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Would the 158 Malolo be hard to turn in the trees? I'm 5'6",...
By mi_canuck
Ranked #149 - Snowboards
March 9, 2009
Would the 158 Malolo be hard to turn in the trees? I'm 5'6", and about 190-195lbs geared up with pack. Based on weight alone I'd go with the 158. My regular board is a 159 T6. Just wondering if there would be a big difference in the trees between 154 & 158. Tree riding would only be occasional though (5-10%). I just got back from Silverton (bowls and chutes, but also some tree runs) and a Malolo probably would have served me well there (my T6 was OK - SMX would have been better). I'm just thinking a 154 sounds short. Especially considering the weight range Burton recommends for it. But at the same time, B also recommends downsizing 3-6cm from a regular board (which is my 159 T6).So what is recommended - a 154 or 158 Malolo?
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By BF
Ranked #50 - Boards
April 14, 2009
It just sounds like you were "overpowered" by the t6...sounds like softer would help you until you pass the intermediate level of riding and grow into being able to ride the t6 in any condition and terrain comfortably..
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By BF
Ranked #50 - Boards
March 25, 2009
158.. .No reason you shouldn't be able to ride a t6 in Bowls and chutes, in tight situations and on steeps, you want a stiff/responsive board ..Just Check the burton Team video's and check out the insane steeps/chutes that Terje and Nico ride--- all on a t6. Clearly, you're riding a board or mountain above your skill level..Maybe think about getting a more mellow board --A burton Custom might work for you. .
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By mi_canuck
Ranked #149 - Snowboards
March 10, 2009
so are you saying the softer the better for tight trees?
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 149cm, 154cm, 158cm, 162cm, 166cm
- Shape:
- Tapered-directional
- Effective Edge:
- [158cm] 1207mm
- Waist Width:
- [158cm] 250mm
- Sidecut Radius:
- [158cm] 7.94m
- Stance Width:
- [158cm] 53cm (21in)
- Stance Setback:
- 5cm
- Core Material:
- Powder Fly II (wood with negative profile)
- Base:
- Sintered WFO Vision
- Rider Weight:
- [149cm] 90-140lb (41-68kg); [158cm] 130-180lb (59-82kg); [166cm] 165-210lb (70-95kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Powder, powder, and more powder
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
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