Thinking about trying it. If i am gonna buy a board will I have to buy one for me and one for my wife or can i just buy one for the both of us. I am a big feller at 5'11 225lb my wife is 5'3 120lb.
size matters. shoe size. i wouldn't worry about too much else. i wear size 12s and they were out of xls and i was worried about the board not coming off and me blowing a knee out! the board comes off so far. i wouldnt drop that kind of dough for his/her boards but i guess its about how into it you are and if money isn't a concern. hope that was helpfull. pete.
In my personal and Professional opinion I would go with to boards. In my experience as a rider teacher and shop owner if you buy something that doesn't properly fit a person it will make it more difficult to learn and progress. You wil enjoy the experience a great deal more if the equipment fits properly. Go to your local board shop (try and stay away from places like Dicks sporting goods etc.) The person working at the shop mostlikly rides and knows a great deal about sizing. aswell as rocker style and aggressivness of each board.
your wife needs somewhere around a 132 and you need around 142. my wife and i did this recently and tried one between and too big for her is hard to control and too small for you is hard to get up!i hurt my knee cuz off the small one. the hinge bindings are good . i have the "seven" my wife has the "bliss"
