Guest Thrillkil Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 I am 5'10", 130 Lbs. There are two boards available for me to buy from my friend: a 2001 160 Factory prime, or a 167 FP. I am 16 and want some room to grow. I would like to know by tonight. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 I would take the 167. if you catch the 160 on a soft day a nose roll could be in your future. I love my 168 ultra prime and 173 Factory prime. I am however a couple of pounds ahead of you. :rolleyes: -Weasel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pre School Rider Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Thrillkil,are you looking to freecarve or race,or both? The 160 is a Slalom board,it'll turn quicker,ride better at up to Mach 1,and be at disadvantage doing long,drawn-out arcs,but it's likely better suited to your weight. The 167 will be more versatile in terms of speed,but will not want to nimbly manuver through a slalom course.The 167cm will do well as a biggish freecarver,and would be o.k. as a weekend-warrior G.S. racer. The big issue is have you put your paws on either of these boards,and have you then flexed them? At your weight,that's a something to consider... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thrillkil Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Yeah, I'm just looking to freecarve. Racing is a second priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 The 167 will be a better ride for you. It will be easier to learn on (less twitchy) than the shorter board, and will be more stable at high speed. My $.02 -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 he knows what he's talking about! he is a veteran professional instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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