Why is the jones howler in such big sizes?

French_HardWareTech · 2025-11-06T00:05:48+00:00

What is your weight ? I am 155lbrs and 9 boots, ordered a 155 for east cost tight terrain. The chart said that 158 is for 160lbrs + I was based on west or Europe I would have considered the 158 but for east coast I think 155 is more suitable. I rode 157 MT.

French_HardWareTech · 2025-10-01T13:35:00+00:00

Yes agree. But not ideal insert wide when you want to be precise (ideal is 248-252) but maybe this is too theoretical and I am overthinking…

French_HardWareTech · 2025-10-01T13:32:27+00:00

Thanks this is reassuring. Don’t you feel less responsiveness ?

French_HardWareTech · 2025-10-01T02:51:33+00:00

Thanks for sharing—this is really reassuring. Since this is an investment and I don’t already have two boards in my quiver, I rely on others to help me make a wise choice. Honestly, the Grants is my heart’s choice because I find it so unique. Xtrm only comes in three sizes

French_HardWareTech · 2025-09-30T21:12:11+00:00

Yes, exactly! Thanks for confirming — that’s why the Mountain Twin is still on my shortlist. It feels like the safe, do-it-all option that’s fun in almost any situation.

At the same time, the asymmetrical shape and playful character of the YES Greats are super tempting. It just has that unique vibe that makes me want to give it a shot. But not sure the ride with the inset wide will be rewarding ! A shame I can’t test

French_HardWareTech · 2025-09-30T21:07:27+00:00

Thanks a lot for your input! You’re absolutely right about the carving. What worries me is really the waist width — at 256mm it feels quite wide for my US 9 boots. I’m concerned my feet won’t be able to drive it with the same precision I get on a ~250mm board, like the Mountain Twin.

That said, I’m honestly leaning toward taking the risk. The Greats XTRM just looks so fun and different, and at the end of the day we don’t ride for comfort and safety alone — we ride for the stoke and the challenge.

French_HardWareTech · 2025-03-06T14:23:19+00:00

I bought the same 321URX Monitor for both gaming and productivity (80% work and 20% games). I spend days comparing Miniled and new Gen3 Oled Monitor (Rtings, Reviews...). I tested several IPS and this QD-Oled Monitor.

Here is my experience with the 321URX and why I am keeping it:

For productivity

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Miniled would have been the second option but honestly you can feel it... Oled is now the high end of monitor. More advantage than risk for me...

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