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Custom V-Rocker sizing help needed

Last post 11-02-2009, 10:48 AM by joshish. 10 replies.
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  •  10-29-2009, 11:46 AM 846251

    Custom V-Rocker sizing help needed

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    Howdy,

    Looking at getting a Custom V-Rocker but not 100% sure what size to get as I kinda fall between the 156 and the 159. 

    Height: 5'10
    Weight: 175lbs
    Type of riding:  Pow and groomers,  No park or rails. 
    Level: Intermediate, but getting a chance to ride a lot more since moving
    Location: Utah
    Current board: Older 155 Custom (feels too small)

    Anyone have a chance to ride both sizes back to back?  Would love to test ride the sizes back to back before getting it, but have some timing limitation on my side.

    thanks
    .j.

  •  10-29-2009, 11:58 AM 846252 in reply to 846251

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    Re: Custom V-Rocker sizing help needed

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    156

  •  10-29-2009, 3:02 PM 846255 in reply to 846251

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    Re: Custom V-Rocker sizing help needed

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    158 or higher

  •  10-29-2009, 3:12 PM 846256 in reply to 846255

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    Re: Custom V-Rocker sizing help needed

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    I wouldn't jump on that "downsize 1 or 2 cms on v-rocker" thing...if you are mainly on groomers and in pow I guess you'll be more happy with a 159 imho

  •  10-29-2009, 4:39 PM 846257 in reply to 846256

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    your board doesnt know how tall you are. buy the size that best fits how much you weigh

  •  10-29-2009, 5:26 PM 846262 in reply to 846257

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    get the 59 better stability and float in pow that downsize thing is a joke

  •  10-30-2009, 1:09 AM 846271 in reply to 846262

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    for me personally at your size, i would ride at least the 59 no question.  you live in utah and dont ride park....

  •  10-30-2009, 5:35 AM 846274 in reply to 846251

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    Re: Custom V-Rocker sizing help needed

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    I say the 159 for sure.  Im 6'0 185 and I got the 156 Custom V.  However, I ride Socal, park and jibs, with the occasional powder day.  The 156 is def small for me, but its good the the area Im at.  If I was at a bigger mtn or had more pow days, Id def be on the 159.

    Btw, I agree with everyone else here that the 'downsizing' is a joke!

  •  10-30-2009, 1:28 PM 846285 in reply to 846274

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    Re: Custom V-Rocker sizing help needed

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    Sounds like you prefer to freeride so go with the extra length.  It's still short enough to throw around, but long enough for extra float.

  •  10-31-2009, 4:10 AM 846310 in reply to 846255

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    Re: Custom V-Rocker sizing help needed

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    I ment 159 or higher

  •  11-02-2009, 10:48 AM 846361 in reply to 846251

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    Thanks for all of the replies.  Looks like I will go with what my original gut decision was, and the general agreement of the forum,:  the 159... with a pair of Cartel EST bindings.

    Can't wait to get it and hit the mountains.

    thanks again
    .j.
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