What size Nitro MFM Bandera snowboard is right for me?

What size Nitro MFM Bandera snowboard is right for me?I am 6'1" and weigh 160lbs. My boot size is 11.





I am looking at the Nitro MFM Bandera snowboard and don't know if I should go with the 157 or 159 length (or something shorter) and whether I need the wide or non-wide. It seems that with my stats I might be able to choose any one of these options, but which is going to be optimal? I think non-wide is better, but I don't know if my boot will fit. I also don't know if a longer or shorter board is best. I mostly ride groomed runs and not deep snow.

What size Nitro MFM Bandera snowboard is right for me?
Well, you don't need a wide board, you'll be fine there. But I would go with the 157, because you won't be riding in deep snow. It'll be easy to handle and turn.
Reply:I'm sorry to disagree with the previous answer, but you should absolutely look for a board with AT LEAST 25cm in waist width. It's not that your boots won't "fit". It's just that those size 11 dogs will drag on sharp turns or chunky snow otherwise. Additionally, you'll lose some toe/heel response since they will sticking out over the edges rather than being flush.





Your weight actually qualifies you for a shorter board, however. The whole school of thought on board length has changed over the years due to the popularity of park and pipe riding. Hell, I remember when we used to buy boards that reached our chins standing up.





A wide 157 will definitely float you in the fluffy stuff but keep you responsive in the park.





Oh! Also make sure you find the right amount of flex and camber in the board you want. Flex is obvious (how stiff the board is). Camber relates to "pop". Lay the board on a flat surface and look underneath. The less contact the middle of the board makes with the floor, the more camber you have. So, when you're riding and you start to lift into a jump, the board will spring more.





OK, I'm at work but I could write a ton more. Hope this helps. And pickup Transworld Snowboarding's 2007 Buyer's Guide.
Reply:Yes, the width is most important. I suggest at least 25 cm waist width. The 159 is the better choice.



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