k2 Nemesis 164 too small? - Raging Buffalo Snowboarding - Snowboard Park -Terrain Park

El-Slappywag

Date: 2/7/2006 12:38 pm · Subject: k2 Nemesis 164 too small?

I'm 6'4", 260lbs, and wear a size 14 shoe (15 burton boots). A shop near me is selling the Nemesis for $249!!!, but some people are saying it's too small/not wide enough for me, other's say it's fine, just put on additional risers (they already have risers built into the board. Money is a serious issue for me, so it hurts to pass this deal by. Any suggestions?? I'm a novice snow boarded. Just like to cruise along, and hit small jumps; I'm not headed to a terrain park anytime soon. Any advice would be very appreciated!!! Cheers.

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sporkit

Date: 2/13/2006 1:26 am · Subject: Re: k2 Nemesis 164 too small?

darn bro your a behemoth. im almost 6'2'' and i ride a neversummer evo 158. i used to have a liquid 162 but wanted a smaller/lighter board at the park. my brothers board is a 162 and he really doesnt like it because its a clunker off the jumps. my boots pop over my board a bit but ive never found it to be a problem. even durring really sharp carves.

that board goes for at least 400 so yea its definatly a steal. what you need to be concerned about is if your toes touch the ground while your turning your board. i dont think i could give you an exact formula so its really up to your judgement.

good luck! :)

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Oldie

Date: 2/16/2006 2:12 pm · Subject: Re: k2 Nemesis 164 too small?

too small, pretty unlikely.

A 164 will be pretty stiff, and is definitely long these days, unless you're in deep powder, or carving!! (yup even at 6'4")

only way to check it out the width is to set the board up and check the board angle you can get before your toes hit the floor.

Don't forget on soft snow you'll drag toes at a lower angle as the board will dig in.. so give yourself some space.

Risers work well but will add cost ($50 even on ebay) on the other hand you can keep them for your next board.... (My risers are still going after trashing 2 boards with them)

You can also mess with your binding angles to keep your toes out of the snow, but don;t overdo, no point having a nice board and an uncomfortable riding position.

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