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Rome Artifact Rocker Snowboard

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Hey, would I be better off on the 144 or the 147? I'm 5'6"...

By Ranked #1121 - Boards September 13, 2011

Hey, would I be better off on the 144 or the 147? I'm 5'6" and 138lbs. I ride a lot of rails and occasional jumps but nothing over 30ft. I know I'm over the weight limit for the 144 but would it make a huge difference in pop or flex?

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By Ranked #1121 - Boards October 3, 2011

thanks for all the help guys! I really appreciate it

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By Ranked #346 - Boards September 26, 2011

Hey I am also 5'6" and about 140 pounds. Although I am not quite sure whether I am going to go for this board or the Arbor Draft, I do know that I am going to get a size 150. A 150 will just be a little bigger and be more versatile while not sacrificing the ability to press and do rails. The Artifact Rocker is a soft board so it will be easy to press even in a slightly larger size, and I know from personal experience you do NOT want a board that is too small. This will just cause a lack of pop and it will be way too easy to go "over the handlebars" on presses. So basically the larger size will give you more pop, more stability, better jumping, better carving, and will not sacrifice anything. If you REALLY don't want to get the 150, AT LEAST go for the 147, you may be sorry if you go smaller. While you may be able to do the same stuff, it will be more difficult and not as fun. Plus the 150 looks really sick but that's just my opinion. =)

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By Ranked #12 - Boards September 18, 2011

i would for sure go for the 144 if i were you! if your riding rails and 30 foot jumps than a 144 is perfect. the rocker will also make it feel a little longer when your carving to the park, and the short size will make a huge difference in the maneuverability that you need to ride jibs. i weigh 210 and I'm 5'11" and i only ride a 150 and i hit 40's on it.

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By Ranked #147 - Boards September 15, 2011

You would definitely be better off with the 147 if it was between the 144 and 147. I'm 2 inches shorter than you and 20 pounds left and I would go for the 147, so I'd recommend the 150 for you.

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Tech Specs:

Length:
144 cm, 147 cm, 150 cm, 153 cm, 156 cm 
Shape:
twin 
Flex:
soft 
Camber:
rocker (reverse) 
Effective Edge:
[144 cm ] 1110 mm; [147 cm ] 1140 mm; [150 cm ] 1170 mm; [153 cm ] 1200 mm; [156 cm ] 1220 mm 
Waist Width:
[144 cm ] 244 mm; [147 cm ] 246 mm; [150 cm ] 248 mm; [153 cm ] 250 mm; [156 cm ] 252 mm 
Sidecut Radius:
[144 cm ] 7 m; [147 cm ] 7.25 m; [150 cm ] 7.66 m; [153 cm ] 7.88 m; [156 cm ] 7.97 m 
Stance Width:
[144 cm] 19.5 - 22.5 in; [147 cm] 20.5 - 23.5 in; [150 cm] 20.85 - 24 in; [153 cm] 22 - 25.25 in; [156 cm] 22 - 22.25 in 
Stance Setback:
0 in 
Core:
wood 
Base:
extruded 
Recommended Rider Weight:
[144 cm] 75 - 125 lb; [147 cm] 95 - 150 lb; [150 cm] 110 - 165 lb; [153 cm] 120 - 185 lb; [156 cm] 135 - 200 lb 
Recommended Use:
jibbing, freestyle 
Manufacturer Warranty:
2 years 

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