Is my new snowboard the right size?

Question

My uncle used to snowboard, and he gave me his 1995 Burton Alp 7.0 that has been used once.. I'm definetly still getting a nice freestyle board and I already have seeked answers about that. I am 5"6 128 pounds, what disadvantages willl riding this ol' board have?

Answer 1

The board is far too big for you if it is the size of you and the older boards just dont have nearly as good specs as the boards made these days have, its probably basically a plank of wood unlike the way boards are made today. Its just basically gonna make it much more difficult for you to ride, you'll have to try much harder for less progression in your riding, its just not the right board for you, your tallish and dont weigh an awful lot so you probably want a board that is a 146 or around that.  

Answer 2

I think its too big for you because there are differences between men and women boards...

If the board is as all as you, then i think its too long. The experienced riders and the people at the sports shop told me that the best boards for you are about as tall as your nose (thats the max) and anything that goes over it is too tall.

There should be a number on there that is 100 something. If its over 155 then i think its too tall for you.

Answer 3

Some of my friends have the same problem and they went to a professional and everyting worked out.oh have fun with the snow enjoy it while u can, i live in ny(notice its only a state not an address) and global warming made it that it snows only 2 day in a year and its light snow so it melts as soon as they touch the floor.

Answer 4

the size of the board would help this answer :) but newer boards are designed differently to help with turning and other things like that