considering changing board - right choice?
I am thinking of changing my board and was wondering what input people might have. I am an intermediate rider and use a Rossignol Levitation 167 that I have used the past two years since I started. It's not a narrow board, as my boots are size 11.
I like the board...good flex, carves pretty good, seems a bit heavy though I don't have anything to compare it to.... but the reason I am considering a change is that I now split my time 50/50 between runs and the park. My park activity is mostly medium sized jumps; haven't tried rails or the pipe yet, but plan to eventually. As I get more advanced in the park, I am wondering if 167 is too long? I know it's not that suitable for jumps with steep lips (or maybe that is more because of my skill level). I am 6-1 and weigh around 190-195.
Any comments on whether I should stick with it or consider a different one? If so, what should I look for? Thanks.....
I weigh the same and ride a 161
Hey,
I weigh a bit more than you and ride a 161 Palmer HoneyPro for all my riding. I wanted something a little shorter for the park, but the 161 was all the rep could find. Honestly, it works great! It's signifigantly lighter than my Donek 161 Wide and that makes all the difference for spinning and freeride maneuverability. I agree with Mark, get something shorter and lighter, ie a freestyle deck. The HoneyPro is their high end freestyle board and it's plenty stiff for carving(carves almost as well as the Donek) and freeriding. So save the 167 for pow days, and get something in the 158-162 range for everything else.
James