![]() Please keep in mind that the difference between "Normal" and "Wide" width boards in the same model is very often that same 5 mm (most commonly between 4 and 8 mm). ![]() If you have a size US 11 / MONDO 28.5 boot, do not ever consider anything other than a wide when looking at these “traditional” models."Ģ-3 mm is actually a big deal in width, although the variance at the inserts on "same waist" boards can be up to 5mm. In conclusion: If you have a size US 10-10.5 / MONDO 26.5-27.5 boot, then please, seriously consider a wide. encourage you to have fun when you snowboard. And if they’re not dragging their toes, then they’re not leaning over on their turns enough and they’re missing out on some fun. Which means anyone riding a regular width board with a size US 10 / MONDO 26.5 is dragging their toes. Now the bulk of boot sales are a US men’s 10 / MONDO 26.5. Remember the traditionally accepted width of boards was established when the average foot size was an US 8 / MONDO 21.5 or an US 9 / MONDO 24.0. All our wide’s have not just been widened, we’ve adjusted the turning aspects of the design so that the boards are just as lively and responsive as the narrower versions. While theoretically this belief is not without merit, functionally it means that far too many people are dragging their toe-and heels on a regular basis and missing out on one of the most joyful aspects of snowboarding which is: leaning over and TURNING. One thing we want to stress while we have your attention is that far too many people are not riding boards wide enough because they believe a wide board will be too heavy, or too slow edge-to-edge. Don’t have a metric tape? - Then convert the inches to cm’s via any number of means readily available on your phone. That’s with you and the board standing up lengthwise – understand? Don’t have the board in front of you? - Then measure that zone. When looking at any of these models you can use the trusty standard of if the board sits between your chin and your nose, then it’s a good length for you. Libre, Emoticon, Basic, Typo, Jackpot, Standard, TDF, Greats, Hel YES., PYL. Even our traditional boards have some non-traditional thinking into their design, but for the sake of finding the right size for you we’ll use these terms, ok? In simplest terms our boards can fall into 2 categories. We understand that a shop, a friend, or another company’s website/spokesperson may have told you the exact opposite of what we’re saying here, but that’s only because they’re wrong. Some of these things run counter to some widely held beliefs in the industry or habits that the snow-majority has fallen into. "At YES., we tend to do things a little differently. I generally prefer 159 size board over 161 so I'm seriously thinking of going wider this year.thoughts? Here is the Yes take on width, direct from their website: I'm 200lbs and wear a size 10 boot - width on the 159w is 26.1. Authorised Dealers to be free of material or craftsmanship defects for LIFE.Was about to pull the trigger on a regular 161 Yes typo then I read their advice on wide boards, which has made me consider a 159W instead. Snowboards guarantees all products sold by YES. Strikes a predictable balance between durability, consistent flex and light weight. ![]() This segmentation of the sidecut into 3 key zones focuses your body weight onto areas that initiate, hold and release turns.īaseline core for tip to tail wood-core snowboard construction. This increases the edge pressure by distributing your weight/energy in the areas where you need it – from the binding out, and through the center of the board where the carving arc is taking place. Creating divots inward at the binding area reduces and disrupts the surface area of the edge that has contact with the snow while the board is turning. UnderBite edges re-distribute a rider’s weight in such a way that it enhances turning ease and edge hold. Once compressed the camber will accentuate the rocker and lift the nose out more allowing it to float. The camber is between your feet as a spring keeping your contact points on the ground as you go in and out of turns allowing you to keep that edge hold longer. ![]() By combining camber and rocker you allow the board to be both responsive and floaty. ![]() The response of camber with floatability of rocker. For the dedicated resort rat and upcoming pro in all of us.ĭESIGNED FOR: Novice – Expert / All-Mountain, Park, Pow Every year we found ourselves getting custom made “team-spec” boards for riders that loved the Basic but wanted a faster base and just a little more snap to the flex. ![]()
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