tdifan_2003 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I am looking for an all-mountain board in the upper 160s. I am 188 punds and about 6"2. Any ideas? :D . I have a bunch of boards to clear up and I'll post them on the other side :p . Millen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Ideas? yes... go longer... 170ish+ for an all mountain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I am looking for an all-mountain board in the upper 160s. I am 188 punds and about 6"2. Any ideas? :D .I have a bunch of boards to clear up and I'll post them on the other side :p . Millen Any of the Am boards from Coiler/Donek/Prior should hook you up, although I agree with Thor and would suggest trying the 170's sizes. If you ride more hardpack the Donek Axxess 172 would be my personal suggestion and if you ride more soft snow either the Coiler Am 177 or Prior 4x4 179. I weight a few pounds more than you and did really well with the Donek 172; I borrowed a Coiler 177 at SES last year for the Thursday freshies and really dug that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdifan_2003 Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Thanks Mike and Thor, I toally agree that 160s would be a little short for me. On the other hand, my considerations for that are: I had a RT 173 GS and I think it was a bit too stiff for me. I injured my front knee very badly without any falls. Next, I have also a RT 168 GS and I love it. It's not too stiff and feels great. Still, I think, I am in the right place to get the right advises and..............hopefully, the right board . L8r ;) , Millen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I think you will find the flex pattern of the AM boards in general to be very different (more forgiving) than the RTs you are ridding. The biggest difference between the boards Mike suggested is the flex... Donek being a little stiffer the other two a little softer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CKnauss Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I have a Volkl 167 Cross with flex plates on it. I am the same size as you, am an all mountain rider and would not want to ride anything different. The Cross is a BX/all mountain board. It was built like a race board (except with a 25 waist) and can be pushed like one. I have used them in everything from BX to Heliboarding in New Zealand. The plates add a lot of stiffness and will make you not want to go any bigger on length. I swear by these boards, they are in my oppinion the best all mountain boards, especially for someone who has a hard boot style of riding. I have it on a post in the For Sale. You should check it out. seriously, Im not just trying to sell you a board, I think it would fit you perfect. Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I agree...I LOVE mine - regardless of the width. I have plates on it and ride it whenever I'm not on my race boards or in the park/pipe. I'm 6'3" and 190lbs. Great go anywhere do anything board without shelling out $$ for a new stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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