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Arnaud
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by Arnaud » Wednesday 27 October 2010, 9:44
Ardrock wrote:I'm assuming the sidecut radius of the shorter board would make it lay down tighter turns but the longer board would be more stable at high speeds and the extra width would allow me to run lower angles
Your question contains the answers !! Another difference is the liveliness : changing from edge to edge is faster with 168. 175 seems more heavy and less "lively"
The choice depends also what kind of slopes / snow you ride usually :
- steep / icy slopes : I would recommend 168 which allow better speed control
- wide blue / red slopes : 175 is better, faster and more stable
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Transistor Rhythm
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by Transistor Rhythm » Wednesday 27 October 2010, 10:42
Could I choose again I would take 168 instead of 175. 175 is not bad at all but you won't be EC'ing all day long on your Swoard, 168 is better for anything else except powder. And I wouldn't take a non-powder board for serious powder riding anyway, nothing to gain only a beautiful board to ruin.
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