Which SWOARD to get?

[5_against_1]

Hi,

I’m just about to order a Swoard and I’m torned between two models (168H or 175M).

Here are my dimensions.

Weight: 182 lbs (82.7 kg) I plan to lose some weight though, my target weight is 170 to 175 (77 to 79kg)
Height: My height is about 182 cm (right on the suggested cutover to a 175 board)
Feet size: 9 US (Current snowboard boots are size mondo 27 and they’re a bit small... So 27.5 would probably be better. I plan on buying new boots in the future)

Riding style? Trying to achieve smooth extreme carving. 80% groomed slopes... 20% powder/soft snow.

Which board should I get?

Thank you,

[joemzl]

My dates are the same and I just ordered a 168H.
Would be the right one for you too.

But - if it´s not only a plan to loose weight
And - if you are often on hardpacked or icy snow, the 168M could be a possibility too.

[fivat]

That's right. With this feet size, the 175 would be too wide.
168H for now, 168M later.

Patrice Fivat

[5_against_1]

What a hard decision!!! I used to be 220lbs... lost about 40lbs in the last few years. Now I plan to lose some more but where will/should I stop? 175? 170? 165? 160?... tough decision.

[5_against_1]

Do the boards get softer over time?

[tali]

Hi! With 168H you can safely go down to 170 lbs. How much time do you think it will take you?

[5_against_1]

I'd say a year. So next year I would ride at 170lbs (77kg). It looks like a lot of people can handle the 168H at 77kg... So it sounds like that's what I'm going to get.

Thanks people,

[Arnaud]

It looks like a lot of people can handle the 168H at 77kg.

Yes, the boards are really easygoing.
Last week a friend of mine weighting only 65kg tried my own board (168 H) and didn't have any problem with stiffness

For your feet size, height and weight a 168 H is a good choice.