Ok, I am looking at a new 2010 Burton Blunt board. Im like 5'9 and 220 pounds. My current board is a 151 cruzer, but I want to get into park. Should I stick with a 151 or go up to a 155? or do I go wide and get a 153. Also, will custom bindings work well with this board? Or do I need to go with a better binding. Thanks. Serious answers only please.

It really depends. Shorter board results in being able to spin more easily, and more control when doing rails and jibbing. I prefer a shorter board because I can spin much easier, while still having enough control in the air. Longer board will result in better all mountain riding(in deep powder), and having more control in the air, and less chance of getting off balance in the air. But you'll lose the ability to due faster spins off of jumps and have more board control on rails. If you're new at park I'd stick with a farily standard board size. If you have bigger feet go with the wide, if you have normal size feet go with a 154/155. As you get more experienced you'll learn what style fits you best, but 155 is a farily standard board size for your height/weight.

Also I don't have much experience with Burton Equipment(have a Rome Agent/Technine Bindings), but some Burton boards have weird binding setups, you could probably go into a local sporting goods store(Scheel's, Dick's, or a local snowboard/skate shop), to see if they have that model of board and if it will fit your bindings.

This post was edited by BlackKnightsOfFistingPower on Feb 22 2010 03:15pm

ur fucking fat buzzin

151 i use shorter boards when i go into terrain its much easier for everything in the park.

I'm 5"9 145 lbs and I ride a 155 Burton Blunt ('08) and use Burton custom Ltd bindings (snow camo & set to 21* 21*) I have no problem in the park doing spins on tables, boxes etc. The board I had before my blunt was a burton "Floater" (Older, Wider pretty flexi board) And I was still able to fs 720 and bs 540 on it. Ultimately its up to your preferance. I haven't had any problems with my bindings and I've used them for 3 seasons now. The worst thing that has happened to my custom bindings was when i cased a table doing a 540 and my Front foot base plate exploded. After 3 years of abuse only a 5$ 2 minute repair? Not bad i'd say.

I say go for the Blunt/Custom combo and it'll be great for everything you could think of trying.

I am 185cm and i have a 154 as new board. I think you should go for 150-153(max). I have been riding freestyle for 4 years and i think 155 would be too tall for you. Well, i also have a 159 board, but thats only for big air competitions which have really bumpy landings. Shorter board = better control, faster turns, easier jibs, faster spins, taller board = more stability ( dont know if the word is right, hope u know what i mean). Burton custom is a good binding, my friend has one and he is really happy about it. I got Drake DTM binding and Technine Icon board. And dont go for wide board, its not that comfortable. Burton Blunt is pretty stiff board, not that easy for presses, but really good for jumps and basic railslides. Well i think everyone has their opinion here about lenght and stuff, but i would recommend 153 max. And dont buy a soft board, i bought a second board this season. My first one was a 156 Team Gun (tehcnine), but i overshootet the landing with a bs cork 7 and i broke my tail. Now i have a stiffer board Icon and abit shorter, and i really feel the difference. If you decide to go more for rails/boxes, go for a softer board or if u want to go more for jumps take the Blunt.

blunts are really good boards. buy whatever board is recomended for your WIEGHT. they list rider wieght in a range. if u get a deck on the low end it will butter and such better, but might not be as stable at speed. Board length isnt all that important, but i prefer shorter boards for park and jib riding, and i like a longer stiffer board on pow days or when i want to ride real fast.

Your bindngs will be ok but I really like the new burton binding system that is adjutable on the fly.

at 220 151 is WAY too short..its based more on weight than height..i owned a blunt till i sold it and it was a great starter board. it also depends on the type of riding you want to do