Some guys ride like they were born with a stick strapped to their feet. The Ride Fleetwood Wide Snowboard won't instantly transport you to expert-dom, but it puts you on the track. The wide style won't let your big dogs hang off the edge, and the radial sidecut uses one radius throughout the whole turn so the Fleetwood's movements are smooth and predictable on the slopes. Carbon laminates give this Ride board plenty of pop, while the thin construction tapers the tip and tail for low swing weight so it's easier to bring your board around during your 180s. NOTE: We can't control the color of board you get, but who doesn't like surprises?
OK I haven't been able to ride the board yet since there hasn't been snow. However, I must say that I'm a size 14 and I have no issue with the amount of overhang on this board. I cant wait to get on the hill and see how it all works out.
I bought this board (161cm) for the 08-09 season. I wear size 12 boots and I'm 6'0-235 lbs. I'm also using CAD bindings. First off I was pretty surprised at how different the board felt compared to other boards I ride. It had instant response with no slop. I put on new bindings at the same time so some of that could be the CAD's I have on there. (I was used to Burton Missions before that.)
Either way the board is pretty good. It gets some chatter at really high speeds, but not much. I've taken in the park and have had no problems in the pipe (10 foot) or on landing jumps. It doesn't have as much pop as a freestyle board, but it wasn't made for that. Basically it's a great all around board for bigger guys. I would say that the 161 is a great length to get. If you ride a lot of park go shorter, if you bomb down the hill go longer. All in all I'm pretty pleased.
At 6'3", 230, and with a 12 foot this board is perfect for me! I'm not dropping out of any choppers, but I ride pretty well and put a board through it's paces. This deck can handle anything I throw at it and come back for more. If you're a big-foot, this is your ride!
