First board for a heavy guy who wants to fly

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    norcal412
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      I saw a similar topic here (http://www.frostyrider.com/boards/purchasing-gear/short-heavy-rider-board-size-and-foot-pain-questions/) and was debating whether or not to just post there, but I think I have a different enough situation to warrant a new thread…Details:Height: 5'6″Weight: 205-210 lbs.Boot: Size 9 Vans CirroAge: 25 years oldExp: ~1 season (I've gone 4 times just this season, 3 times total before 2011)Style: Freeride/All-MountainWhere: Lake Tahoe (Sierra, Northstar, Kirkwood, etc.)Basically I'm competent enough now to tear up the bunny slopes and link turns/carve fairly efficiently on blue runs. However, I wash out a lot on steeper slopes and I want to increase my speed overall, flying down slopes that
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      Frosty
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        Welcome norcal412,Fist I must say that I really enjoy answering this question because your post is so wonderfully composed and laid out.  Have you considered a career in journalism or writing?  OK now I am getting off topic, so anywhooo…OK, I always say this but, width is more important than length.  I believe this is especially true in your case due to your weight, boot size, and style of rising (fast and hard carving) — the “wide” width is going to invoke fatigue way too early and when it does you are not going to be able to hold up the necessary angles for carving grip.  Then you will wipe out a lot.  MY best advise to you is to get a board that is under 25cm wide.Now to length of board.  Not as critical, but I would say around 157 to 158cm.  If you go beyond that either way, no big deal.  More or less, the longer board will give you more fl
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