hcw3 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 So I got my new to me Arbor a55 today and it is probably the prettiest snowboard I've ever seen. apart from an epoxy spot on the tail the thing is almost pristine. What a find! Now for my admission of guilt. I talked myself into a carving a board altogether because I fell in love with the way this board looked, and have subsequently got really stoked about learning to carve. Unfortunately I think I've been practicing active denial as this thing is tiny, and I am not. I'm 5'5" 200 lbs and shrinking, but I don't think I'll ever get small enough for this thing. I'm going to have a go riding it anyway, but now I need to decide if I'm starting a collection or trading/selling this to get something that is properly sized for me. Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I have almost that same board. Those Arbors are beautiful. I have ridden it, but do not ride it. I am 145 pounds and Rebecca is 135 pounds and we could both easily ride it. Be careful, I expect you will crush it. Get something better for you to be your carve board. Post the photos of your board in the Woodies thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcw3 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 crush it as in break it? That would break my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I don't know how strong they are. I am sure if you crashed hard you might break it. I mean it will torsionally twist off and not support your weight if you are carving it. You could probably fold the nose on it too if you got to far forward. 155 is really short for a carve board, especially for a heavier rider. Try it out. I am too nervous to take mine into the lift lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Yep, I have the same one and the 165:1luvu: Like Buell, I feel they are just too pretty to ride. A really beautiful piece of history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Anyone wants to trade their Arbor alpine for something else? HCW3 ? I've got something that would sute your weight. Your board would be in good company of my other woodies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcw3 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I'm not saying that I want to do it, but what were you thinking in terms of a trade? I don't know that I can afford to collect snowboards, guitars, and motorcycles. I just don't want to ruin this arbor. I'm a little heartbroken about it. harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Let's take it to email: boris at blueb dot biz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 While I tend to be a long board guy, there is nothing in the world that would keep me from riding that. Learn a bit on something else if you must but this board was meant for you to slalom on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
110/220V Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 with no offense, Sir 5,5 and 90+kg your last concern is snowboard...yes because you are on thin ice in a dynamic hobby. There are many Alpiners with weight issue in the US , but it is merely a symptom of the culture, cross section nothing more nothing less. Nutrition yourself properly and the efforts toward hobby will have much more benefit longevity and enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcw3 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks for the weight speech, you are the first one...although the "no offense" disclaimer certainly makes it sting less. I've lost 25 pounds and I've got a ways to go, but thanks for rubbing salt in the wound. I'm certainly aware on my own weight and how it affects the activities I do whether it be snowboarding or ice hockey. Snowboarding is one of the things I do to keep myself active and help me reduce my weight. with no offense, sir, take a flying leap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Please ignore 110/220. The rest of us do. That was particularly absurd though, even from him. Welcome to BOL. Sometimes it is a nut house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 (This post reserved for another "Greenback plate" joke) HCW3- Just ride the board. There's nothing sadder than buying something to use and letting it sit. Honestly, I don't think it matters what you weigh at this point, it sounds like you've never ridden plates. Ride it until you find that it's too turny or it won't hold an edge well enough, and buy something else. It might be only a couple of days before you get sorted enough to reach that point. Then turn it over to someone else who will love it. Or if it breaks, you have a cool story and hopefully no injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Please ignore 110/220. The rest of us do. That was particularly absurd though, even from him. Welcome to BOL. Sometimes it is a nut house. Yes this is true. He/it is the closest thing we have to a Troll. Congrats on making some big changes in your life. 25 lbs off is awesome. I am working on the same thing myself. So keep it up. We do have an ignore button on this forum too. It is useful sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 with no offense, sir, take a flying leap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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