WTB - SL board

[oldkey]

Looking for a smaller SL for my 12 year old. He currently is riding an 01 Burton FP 151......and I think that it might be a little long for tighter gates. He moved up from a Sims Carve II 148. He loves his FP....it's a good board for him for longer gate distances. I saw the 98 and 99 FP 146s on ChrisKlug.com. Any better quality boards that you would suggest in a shorter length? He's getting pretty good, so I want to match or step up in quality from his FP. I would also be interested in a pair of 02 or possibly 01 Burton race plates as well.

Does anyone know for sure how small the FP went length wise in 01 and 02. Did a 146 exist I wonder?..... can't find anyone from Burton who knows for sure. "Check the ChrisKlug.com web site."

Thanks in advance.

Matt

[cfj04]

My girlfriend rode the Sims freecarve II and has this Oxygen in her quiver. She rode it once and did not like it becuase it turned to quick. With a 8 sidecut, I understand why. It has one day on it if you're interested. Sounds like it might be the right option for your son. Below is a quick caption I copied regarding the board.


Oxygen APX 147 cm
Snowboard for Freecarve and Race, with a board length of 147 cm, of the manufacturer recommended body weight: 40-65 kg, effective edge length: 118 cm, radius: 8, broad in the back: 25.4 cm, width in front: 25.4 cm, weight of the board: 3 kg, Mitttelbreite: 21 cm, Stance: 39-47, prepreg glass fiber, sintered lining ISO speed 7500, Microstone cousin finish, dia. moon Disc Edge finish