blunt or blunt xl for shorter rider

[konsome]

Hi, I am new to the forum and want to start skiboarding. Stopped snowboarding a few years ago and took up snowscoot/bikeboarding which was a blast. I tried "fun ski" in Niseko, Japan a few year back and that was quite difficult. Not sure if it was due to the short narrow blade or cuz i never ski before.
Anyway, i am looking at the blunt and blunt xl with snowboard boots and modified binding option. was hoping i can get advice on choosing between the two. I am 5'5' and 140lbs. some decent powder here in washington, and will hopefully be using it in Japan.

on a side note, would like to let my wife tried it also. She is 5' at 115.

Thanks.

[Bad Wolf]

Welcome.

The Bunts and XLs are very similar in design and ride characteristics, with the Blunts being a little more mobile and the XLs having more float. If you expect to ride them frequently in powder, I would go with the XLs. Your wife should be fine on them as well.

Do bear in mind that soft boots provide a very different riding experience than hard boots and also require a different approach as far as technique and tactics go. Are you choosing to go with snowboard boots just because you have them left over from your snowboarding days?

[konsome]

yeah, i still have all the gear, which i use with my snowscooter. will be on the look out for some xl for next season. thanks.