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Burton TWC Smalls Snowboard - Kids'

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I am wondering what size board to buy. My son will be 10 in...

By Christine LaDuke September 27, 2012

I am wondering what size board to buy. My son will be 10 in February and has been snowboarding for 2 years. He weighs 60 pounds. Looks like the website recommends the 120cm board but I am wondering if the 128cm would work also since he is experienced and then it could last him longer. Or would he have problems with the 128cm?

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By Chris Koffend November 16, 2012

My daughter is 12, 56" tall and weighs about 70 pounds. Her existing board is a 120, which seems a tad small. She wants a new board for Christmas, but I am hesitant to go over the 128-129 length. While she has been boarding for several years after skiing before that, I find that a shorter board is easier for kids to handle and also easier for tricks in the park. If you son is short, closer to 48-50" tall, I'd stay shorter 120-125. As an adult, a slightly long board is fine for me as I am more of a carver, but I think kids like the tricks and better control more than worrying about higher speed and carving. If he is in the park often, you are better off going a bit shorter. If he is 54" or taller or growing fast, you'll be fine with the 128. If its a lot longer than his last board, don't let him ride his old/shorter board this season - make him start with the longer board right from the get go - the increased length will be less apparent to him. IMO

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Tech Specs:

Length:
120 cm, 128 cm, 132 cm, 136 cm, 140 cm 
Shape:
twin 
Flex:
soft (3 of 10 on Burton scale) 
Camber:
traditional 
Sidewalls:
Slantwall 
Effective Edge:
[120 cm ] 860 mm; [128 cm ] 940 mm; [132 cm ] 980 mm; [136 cm ] 1010 mm; [140 cm ] 1050 mm 
Waist Width:
[120 cm ] 222 mm; [128 cm ] 231 mm; [132 cm ] 232 mm; [136 cm ] 234 mm; [140 cm ] 235 mm 
Sidecut Radius:
[120 cm ] 5.47 m; [128 cm ] 6 m; [132 cm ] 6.27 m; [136 cm ] 6.47 m; [140 cm ] 6.86 m 
Stance Width:
[125 cm] 15.9 in; [128 cm] 16.9 in; [132, 136 cm] 17.9 in; [140 cm] 18.9 in 
Stance Setback:
centered 
Core:
Fly (wood) 
Base:
extruded 
Recommended Rider Weight:
[120 cm] 65 - 80 lb; [128 cm] 70 - 85 lb; [132 cm] 85 - 110 lb; [136 cm] 85 - 110 lb; [140 cm] 90 - 115 lb 
Recommended Use:
all-mountain 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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