Hello and welcome to my Jones Dream Weaver snowboard review.
In this review, I will take a look at the Dream Weaver as an all-mountain snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Dream Weaver a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other women's all-mountain snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: Jones Dream Weaver
Price: $499
Style: All-Mountain
Flex Rating: Medium (6/10)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (6/10)
Rating Score: 84.9/100
Compared to other Women’s All-Mountain Boards
Of the 27 current model women's all-mountain snowboards that we tested:
❄️ The Dream Weaver ranked 9th out of 27
Overview of the Dream Weaver’S Specs
Check out the tables for the Dream Weaver’s specs and available sizes.
STYLE:
ALL-MOUNTAIN
PRICE:
$499 - BUYING OPTIONS
Ability Level:
flex:
feel:
DAMPNESS:
SMOOTH /SNAPPY:
Playful /aggressive:
Edge-hold:
camber profile:
HYBRID CAMBER
DIRECTIONAL HYBRID Camber - Jones's "Directional Rocker" - has rocker in both tip and tail (unlike the diagram above) but more rocker in the tip than the tail.
SHAPE:
setback stance:
SETBACK 20MM
BASE:
Sintered | Jones's "Sintered 8000" Base.
weight:
FELT NORMAL
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
139 | 234 | 90-140 | 41-63 |
142 | 236 | 90-140 | 41-63 |
145 | 238 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
148 | 240 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
151 | 242 | 110-160 | 49-73 |
154 | 244 | 120-170 | 54-77 |
156 | 246 | 120-170 | 54-77 |
Who is the Dream Weaver Most Suited To?
The Dream Weaver is great for anyone looking for that board that is half way between an all-mountain board and a freeride board. It's a little softer flexing and more forgiving/playful than the average freeride board, but more directional and better in powder than the average all-mountain board.
While not quite suitable for a complete beginner, it should work well for lower end intermediate riders.
Dream Weaver DetailS
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Dream Weaver is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Jones Dream Catcher 2020, 148cm (240mm waist width)
Date: March 15, 2019
Conditions: The day started off quite soft and a little sticky, but by the evening time, as it cooled down, it started to harden up. The Dream Catcher was the 2nd board that Ash got on and by that time most of the sticky was gone - everything sped up and was quite firm in most areas.
Bindings angles: +15/-15
Stance width: 490mm (19.3″)
Stance Setback: Setback 20mm
Width at Inserts: 253mm (9.96") at front insert and 255mm (10.04")
Weight: 2500g
Weight per cm: 16.89 grams/cm
Average Weight per cm: 16.48 grams/cm*
*based on a very small sample size of just 8 boards. A little over average but in a normal range for sure. On snow Ashly felt that the Dream Catcher felt lighter than the Twin Sister - even though on the scales the Twin Sister was actually lighter.
Rider Height: 5"6" (168cm)
Rider Weight: 130lbs (59kg)
Rider Boot Size: Women's US8.5 Ride Hera
Bindings Used: NOW Vetta, Small
Powder
No powder to speak of on the day, but based on specs, and on getting the Frontier (men's equivalent) of the Dream Weaver in some good powder, the Dream Weaver should be really good in powder. Not a specialist powder board, but better than most all-mountain boards out there, which is one of the reasons it's a nice in between all-mountain and freeride board.
Carving & Turning
Carving: Ashly felt that the Dream Catcher was nice on a carve. Not an uber-aggressive carver but very good none-the-less.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: Not ultra-agile at slow speeds, but not sluggish either.
S Turns and Skidded Turns: S turns were pretty easy to initiate and felt smooth and controlled. Ashly described them as feeling smoother but not as sharp as her own board (GNU Gloss). Didn't feel overly catchy or anything.
Speed
Ashly commented on how good the glide on flats was, which is nice to have. And she also felt nice and stable on it, when riding at speed.
Uneven Terrain
In undulating terrain and through crud, Ashly really enjoyed the Dream Catcher. She said it was one of the better she had ridden in uneven terrain - better than the Twin Sister she had ridden that day - and better than her board.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Jumps
Overall, Ashly preferred her own board for jumps, but the Dream Catcher had some aspects that were a little better.
Pop: Ashly felt the Dream Catcher had less pop than her Gloss
Approach: For trickier side-hits it wasn't as nimble as her board, but was more stable at speed - which helps for the approach to larger jumps.
Landing: A more solid landing platform than her board and this would certainly be appreciated on large jumps particularly.
Side-hits: Given it's not as nimble and less poppy, Ashly preferred her own board for side-hits.
Switch
It's a little more directional than most all-mountain boards and that makes it just that little bit less ideal for riding switch. Still more than doable though.
Spins
Ashly didn't enjoy this board for spinning as much as her own board. She said it felt heavier to get around on a spin. Not as good for taking off or landing switch either.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 3.0 | 6/10 |
JUMPS | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
Overall, the Dream Catcher/Weaver is a great option if you're looking for that in between all-mountain and freeride type of board. Great in powder, really stable at speed and handles uneven terrain and crud really well. But also versatile and doesn't have any true weaknesses. It's also on the more forgiving side, so it's quite easy to ride.
Comes in at a great price too, so also a great option if you want to go freeriding but don't want to spend what you typically would for a freeride board.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the Dream Weaver, or if you are ready to buy, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
If you want to check out some other women's all-mountain snowboard options, or if you want to compare how the Dream Weaver compares to other women's all-mountain snowboards, then check out the next link.
Hello,
I’m interested in getting the dreamweaver but would like to check with you the most optimal size –
I’m 5’6 with a shoe size of 7.
Would you have any binding recommendations that go well with the board? I was looking at the Union Juliet/Trilogy/Legacy or the Burton Lexa.
Thanks!
Hi Ella, thanks for your message.
Could also let me know your weight. While I still like to take height into account, for the leverage factor, weight and foot size are more important than height for sizing, IMO.
In terms of bindings, the 4 you mention would all work, but I would be leaning Trilogy, Legacy or Lexa. The Juliet would work, but it’s a touch softer than the other 3 and not quite as good a flex match to the Dream Weaver, IMO. If you’d be riding any freestyle, then I would be weighing up mostly between the Legacy and Lexa, if not, then any of those 3 would be a good bet. They do have some differences – I will link to our reviews for them below, in case you wanted more details to help you decide.
– Union Legacy
– Burton Lexa Re:Flex
– Union Trilogy
Hi Nate,
Love your content—so informative!
My wife is a low-intermediate rider with solid foundational skills, and she’s looking to buy her first new board. We’re considering the Dreamweaver because she loves cruising and is really into floaty boards.
Here are her specs:
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 120–125 lbs
Shoe size: 8
We’re thinking the 145 cm Dreamweaver could be a great fit. She mostly rides on-piste at Tahoe but likes to explore a bit of powder occasionally.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
Thanks!
Hi Kevin, thanks for your message.
I agree that the Dream Weaver sounds like it would suit her well. Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain” length at around 146, so I also agree the 145 should work well for her. I’m not usually short of words, but I think your onto a winner with the 145 Dreamweaver in this case, so not much else to say.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hello, after reading some of your reviews I have come to the conclusion that dream weaver may be the board for me. Just not sure about the size.
My measurements:
175 cm tall
72-73 kg in weight
shoe size 10 US Women or 42 EU
According to the manufacturer’s website, the only size that fits is 156, which is only 24.6 waist width anyway. 2mm more than yes hello and hel yes which I rejected, because they could be too narrow. Does it make sense to go with dream weaver 156 or hel yes 155 with my measurements or is it better to look for something with waist width at 25.0+? (meaning probably a men’s board of some sort).
Hi Iza, thanks for your message.
With a US Women’s 10, you’re looking at around a 30cm footprint, give or take depending on how bulky/low profile your boots are. Ideally you want to have less than 2.5cm overhang on the heel edge and less than 2cm overhang on the toe edge (IMO), but you it depends on how deep you lean into your turns/carves. If you’re doing really deep carves, then you’ll want less overhang. If you’re not riding that aggressively, then you can get away with more overhang.
But overhang depends on the width at the inserts (where your bindings are), not at the waist. The waist width can give a quick and dirty look at whether or not the board will be too wide or too narrow, but it’s not super accurate, which is why I prefer to look at the width at inserts, when it comes to overhang.
In the case of the Dream Weaver 156, you’re looking at a 25.8cm width at the front insert and 26cm at the front insert, assuming a 57cm stance width (22.4″ stance width), according to Jones’ specs. Great that they show this, as not a lot of brands do. We measure every board we test at the inserts, so that we can have this figure. From out measurements of the Dream Weaver, we get 25.9cm at the back insert and 26.1cm at the front insert, assuming a 49cm (19″ stance width). For every 40cm of stance width, we typically see around 1-3mm of extra width at the inserts (as your moving to a wider part of the board as your stance gets wider). So we’d predict the 156 Dreamweaver to actually be more like 26.1cm at the back insert, minimum and 26.3cm at the front insert minimum. Typically we’d be closer than 5mm difference with a brands measurements, but for some reason we aren’t as close with the Dreamweaver as other boards.
But in any case, let’s assume you’d be riding a narrower stance than the 57cm reference stance and the 49cm stance that our tester rode the 148cm version on. Not sure of your typical stance width, but for the sake of the calculation, let’s assume 53cm. In this case you’d be looking at at least 25.7cm at the back insert, and 25.9cm at the front insert, I would say. Assuming your boot footprint is 30cm, then you’d be looking at total overhang of 4.1cm on the front foot and 4.3cm on the back foot. However, this also assumes that you have no angle on your bindings. If you ride with a zero degree angle on your back foot, then that total overhang would be around 4.3cm – or 2.15cm per edge, assuming perfect boot centering. In most cases I would be perfectly comfortable with that kind of overhang and that’s really the most you’d be likely looking at.
Length-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain” length at around 154, so I’d be looking at the 154, if it’s available (keeping in mind that if you’ve been riding a long time you may be used to something else or have developed a preference for a certain length, but based on physical specs, the 154 is the better bet, IMO). The Dream Weaver is a board you can ride a little longer, so the 156 certainly wouldn’t be wrong, but I’d be leaning 154, if you can. Width-wise, you’d be looking at 2mm more overhang, but I think you’d still be fine width-wise, depending on binding angles, boot profile and how aggressively you like to ride.
tldr; you should be fine on either the 154 DW or 156 DW width-wise, unless you’re really laying some deep carves or have bulky boots. I would be erring 154, as I think it’s a slightly better length for you.
If you were still worried about the width, you could look at the Jones Frontier, which is the men’s equivalent of the DW. They are basically the same board, but with slightly different dimensions. In that case, I would go 152 though. It’s still a good length for you and going a little bit shorter would compensate well for a width that’s a bit on the wide side for your foot length, IMO. So that size would work well. I think the 154 DW would still be the better size for you, but I’d go 152 Frontier as your second choice.
Hope this helps with your decision – and I can zoom in a little more, if you were able to tell me a little more about how you like to ride, the brand/model of your boots (and the year if you know it) and your typical binding angles, if you know them.
Thanks for all the amazing tips. I’ve read through them all but feel I’m in a slightly different size dilemma (looking at 23/24 models). Jones website suggests 154/156cm I think due to having size EU40.5 boots. But I’m 120lbs and 5’5 so think that 154 may be a bit long but I don’t know if 151 is too narrow for my boots. I’ve mostly splitboarded recently (152cm board) but need a resort board to do a few hours calving/powder while my son is in ski school and then something a bit playful for easy runs and forgiving that I can ride distracted watching him. I’m learning to the 151 but worried about my boots being too big. Are the 2023/24 model still a bit wider at the foot as you mentioned previously? (I’m otherwise debating the mens Yes Basic 149 or twin sister). Thanks in advance!
Hi Freya, thanks for your message.
Typically I find that Jones’ size finder always errs long, like really long, compared to others. Out of curiosity I just ran your specs through their size finder and when I put 40.5 EU size boots in, it came back with what you got – 154 to 156 (which IMO is way too big for you). When I put in the US Women’s sizing equivalent, which for a majority of brands is either US Women’s 8.5 or US Women’s 9 it says 151 or 154. I can’t see any brands that we test that have it as higher than a US Women’s 9. When I put in a US Women’s 9.5 (which can translate to anything from an EU 41, 41.5 or 42, depending on brand, but I’ve never seen it as an EU40.5) it was back to saying 154-156.
Regardless, I would actually put your “typical all-mountain length” closer to 145 for your height and weight specs. And looking at Jones’ own weight recommendations, you fit better in the 142, 145 and 148 boards for weight. In fact for the 154 and 156 they recommend 120-170lbs. While you’re just in there at 120lbs, I would only want to be right at the start of that recommendation if you were super tall.
The Dream Weaver is the type of board you can size up a bit for, because it has a smaller ratio of effective-edge-to-overall-length than the average board. So, I wouldn’t have any trouble recommending the 148, but anything longer and it’s too big, IMO. Particularly that you’re riding a 152 Splitboard, the 151 isn’t likely to feel too big in comparison, but when you need to ride slowly I think you’d appreciate the 148.
In terms of width, assuming your boots are the equivalanet of a US Women’s 9 (aka mondopoint 26.0) then I don’t think you’d have any issues on the 148 width-wise. I measured the 148 with a 253mm front insert width and a 255mm back insert width (which should be plenty for a mondo 26.0 boot). Jones measures it a little differently at 252mm front insert and 253mm back insert (which is great that they actually publish insert measurements, as not many do). But that should still be plenty. That is based on reference stance, which you may find a little wide (530mm/20.8″). But even if you ride it at a 490mm/19.2″ stance width, you’d still be looking at around 249-250mm front insert and 250-251mm back insert (by Jones’ narrower measurements), which would still be wide enough, IMO.
I’m not sure why Jones’ boot size recommendations are so conservative, but maybe it’s like an automatic calculation that is based off the waist width only? I’m not sure. I’m a big fan of Jones’ boards, but, as you can probably tell, not a fan of their sizing calculator!
If you could also let me know the brand and model of your boots, that would be great.
Hope this helps
Wow thanks so much, that’s great advice and helps so much as it’s hard to go against what the board specific website recommends. Their calcs seem way off. I’ve just seen the board on sale at the local shop so I’m taking my boots to see if they don’t look too big but I’m confident with your calcs that it should be good. Thanks so much for helping me and everyone else out with your advice, much appreciated!!!
Hey Freya.
You’re very welcome. Did you take your boots into the local shop? Outcome?
Hi Nate,
I’m going on to my 3rd season and would say I am a lower intermediate. I am confident on most black runs and can do small jumps and side hits. I just moved to Whistler and anticipate that I will be riding almost every day this season (hopefully improving my riding!) I also want to start riding the powder here.
I’ve been looking at a few boards, Hel Yes, Hello Yes, Jones twin sister, and Dream Weaver but can definitely use some advice on narrowing it down to a board and maybe sizing as well. I am 5’2 120lbs and a size womans 5.5 in shoes. What would you recommend? I have been riding 142 but might want something larger for powder?
Thanks!
Hi Nate. For my 13 yo daughter, theres a discount on a 148 Dream Weaver. She is 50 kg, 150 cm, 38 boots at the moment, but I`d like to buy a board for a few seasons (maybe til fully grown also). Will the 148 be too much you think? She`s coming of a 137 Nitro Ripper which is on the smaller side now, and I`d like to get her something thats not in the youth category and with a sintered base. She really liked the Youth Solution 147, and preferred it over the Ripper at the end of this season. She`s into freeriding, powder and carving (because I am), but I`d like the freestyle option to be in reach also. Will the 148 disencourage her to learn 360s?
Hi Ole
Thanks for your message.
I would put your daughter’s “typical all-mountain length” at around 140, so I think the 148 is getting a bit too big. I understand that you want something for her to grow into, but I think that would be pretty hard, right now, to ride freestyle and would likely encourage powder, speed, carving etc as in that size that’s what’s likely to be most enjoyable for her. It sounds like she liked the 147 she was on in the Youth Solution, so she would likely manage, but I think it would be a while before it would feel good for learning freestyle stuff (though kids are very adaptable!). I know you’ve got the discount on the 148, but if you could find the 145, I think that would be a better balance between now and the future, particularly if she wants to start exploring freestyle stuff.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thanks, that`s what I`m also thinking. I think I`ll wait til next season and do some more research. Are there other good directional twin options you can think of that are good for carving, powder & trees and a little bit freestyle (jumps and butters, we can leave jibbing out)?
Hi Ole
I would look at:
– Jones Twin Sister (140 or 143)
– YES Hel Yes/Hello (though smallest size is 146, so prob too long as well)
– Bataleon Thunderstorm (there’s a 144)
Hi! I’m interested in the Jones Dream Catcher. I’m 5″6, 115 lbs, size 6 boot. I ride mostly groomed runs with some powder. I was an aggressive snowboarder in my youth but now I just want to keep up with my kids. What size would you recommend? Thank you!
Hi Mia
Thanks for your message. I would go with the 142.
I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 144, which is closer to the 145, but with your boot size and the width of the Dream Weaver, I would err a little smaller to the 142.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
I am looking for a new board and I am considering either the Dream Weaver or the Twin sister. Currently transitioning to an intermediate wanting to get more confident. I don’t enjoy riding at high speed at least for now, not into tricks either but I am interested to try riding in powder.
Therefore, I am leaning more to the Dream Weaver, what is your opinion?
My other question is regarding the size – I am around 1.57 cm, 53 kg and boot size is not 36.5 eu (that is I think 6 us). On Jones’ website I was put on 139/142 for Dream Weaver and 140/143 for Twin Sister… and I was thinking of going for the bigger size to float better but don’t know if it’s appropriate because of my boot size and the fact that the board is on the wider side?
Thanks!
Hi Yana
Thanks for your message.
If you think powder is likely for your future, then I agree that leaning Dream Weaver is a good idea.
Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 142. However, because of the width of the board, which will be wide for your feet even in the 139, I would size down to the 139. And for the Twin Sister it would be the 140. I don’t think you’d have too many issues floating with the 139 Dream Weaver at your weight/boot size. If you were going to be only ever using it in powder, then yeah, the 142 would probably be the best bet, but most aren’t lucky enough to only ride powder!
Hope this helps with your decision
Do you think a 143 Twin sister would be hard to handle?
Hi Yana
Yeah, I think it would be a bit big. I think you’d manage with it, but wouldn’t be optimal, IMO, and I might be fussy, but I like to have a blast, rather than just manage. But yeah, I’d say it’s doable, but not optimal.
hi Nate!
I’m torn between two sizes, I want to get your recommendation..
my height is 163 cm, weight 53-55, foot size 23.5 (37 euros).
I choose between 142 and 145. We don’t often have a lot of snow, but I like to ride off-piste in the trees, as well as freestyle and spins, butter, basic carving without high speeds… a kind of universal racer)) is it worth choosing a shorter length for a playful ride ?
Hi Tanya
Thanks for your message. Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 144 but with your boot size, I would size down from that, rather than up. And with the style that you’re riding, I would size down as well. So, I would go 142 for you, for sure, IMO.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
Looking at picking up this board for my wife this year and wanted your opinion on sizing.
5’4”, 145-150lbs, size 7.5 boot.
I’d say she’s intermediate level and enjoys just cruising the resorts (no freestyle) just wants to progress and get more comfortable with more speed on more variable terrain – she can pretty much get down anything, but will be on her edges more than she should be – hopefully this board could instil a bit more confidence out there.
We live in Vancouver, so pretty much just ride Whistler.
Looks like she could possibly be between 148/151?
Hey Steve
Thanks for your message.
I would put your wife’s typical all-mountain length at around 149/150, so I agree that it’s between 148 and 151. I would be leaning 148 in this case. While the Dream Weaver is a board that you can ride a little longer, if you want, the width often means that you don’t. It’s wide for a women’s board and with 7.5s, the 148 will be on the wider side for that foot length. So I would err a little shorter, rather than longer in this case.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
Love the advice you’ve been leaving and wondering if I could get some as well.
Looking to buy a new board due to my previous board being a beginners board and the wrong size. I’m an intermediate rider, looking for an all around board to advance on runs and gain confidence in blue and diamond runs, carving, speed while mild freestyle and all- mountain riding. Mainly have fun, and not so much of crazy aggressive speeds and bombing. Debating between Jones Dream Weaver and Nidecker Ora. I’m 5’3”, 160lbs, and wear a size 9-9.5. I also ride “goofy”. What board between the 2 and what size would you suggest?
Also, what bindings and size would work best?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Anna
Thanks for your message. I think the Nidecker Ora would work, in theory, but it’s not something that we have tested. The Dream Weaver would be a really good option, IMO, based on what you’re describing.
Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 151. And that’s what I would go with for the Dream Weaver. If you were riding more aggressively, then the 154 could be an option, though I’d actually go with a stiffer, more aggressive board in a size closer to 151, if that was the case. The 148 is also within range, but I think the 151 would be your best bet. Width-wise you should be all good on this too. It’s wider than a lot of other women’s boards and wider than the waist width suggests. You’d be looking at around 255mm at the front insert and about 257mm at the back insert, which is plenty for your boot size whether you wear a women’s 9 or 9.5, IMO.
The Ora 151 is also probably your best bet size-wise, if you went with that and has similar width at inserts as the Dream Weaver (255mm front insert, 256mm back insert – I haven’t measured this one as we haven’t tested it, but Nidecker show the width at inserts on their website).
Hope this helps
Hey Nate,
I’m considering getting the Dream Weaver or Twin Sister (2024) and am having massive indecision over what size would be best for me in either. Would you mind giving me your opinion?
I’m 5′-3″, 117lbs, and wear a USW 7 boot. Based on the size charts Jones puts out I thought that the Dream Weaver 145 or the Twin Sister 143 makes the most sense for me, but I’m thrown off by the 20.8in ref stance width they list. I have short legs for my height and I’ve come to prefer the feel of (what I think is) a narrow stance for my height – I currently ride at about 18.5in. I know the ref stance width is just a suggestion, and boards always accomodate a range, but I’m unsure whether buying a board just to ride it with a 2″+ narrower stance than the ref. stance is silly – but with smaller boards my feet seem to get too large for the waist width. Could you give me any advice?
If you have any recommendations for other boards that I should consider, I’d be happy to hear your thoughts there as well – I currently own a Frenemy (144) that I really like, but in the last few seasons have been finding myself wanting something more aggressive, hence my current search. I think I’m a high intermediate/low end advanced rider. I’m happiest on wide open runs and have no interest in park. I’m based out of the east coast so edge hold on ice is really important, with performance in powder being rather unfortunately less important.
I’d appreciate any thoughts – thanks so much for all the work you do.
Hi Sarah
Thanks for your message.
Yeah the reference stance on Jones boards is always wider than normal. I wouldn’t worry too much about going 2″ narrower than reference. I wouldn’t go much more than that, but up to their is fine.
I would put your “typical all-mountain length” right on 143, so I think it’s a good size for you. The 140 would also work though for your specs for this board. However, given you want to go more aggressive and are currently on a 144, I think the 143 would be a better bet. But yeah, doable to go with an 18.5″ to 19″ stance width on it.
For the Dream Weaver I also agree with the 145 being the best size for you for that particular board. Again, you’ve got the 20.8″ reference stance. But again, that’s wide as Jones boards typically are, so I think you’d be fine on more like an 18.5″ to 19″ stance width on that one too. A lot of Jones boards in my size have a 23.6″ stance width and I always ride them with a 22″ stance width as 23.6″ feels too wide for me. I’ve never had any issues riding with that. For the Twin Sister Jade, who tested it for me rode the 146 it with a 19.3″ stance width (also has a 20.8″ stance width) and it was perfectly fine and that’s what our reviews are based on – riding them with that stance width. You’d be looking to go a little narrower than that again, by the sounds of it, but I still don’t think it would be a problem.
You could also look at:
– Rome Muse 143
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
Thanks for the response – that’s very helpful info and it’s good to know that preferring a narrower stance would be fine on those 2 boards.
If I can ask another question – Could I get your opinion on what the differences (if any) between the Twin Sister & Dream Weaver are for the following?
– Edge hold on icy snow
– Maneuverability in tight spots
– Quickness/agility (not sure if that’s the right word?) going from edge to edge
– Ease of riding through choppy/uneven terrain. I don’t mean moguls necessarily, as I try my best to never end up in moguls – I’m more thinking about the way runs get when it’s the end of the day and the snow’s become bump-ish from all the traffic.
I know you get asked to compare these 2 boards a lot, so apologies for asking you to do yet another comparison. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to everyone’s questions; your site has been very helpful in my search.
Hi Sarah
For the most part, those things are all pretty similar between them. The one thing that’s a little different, is the Twin Sister being just a little better in that messy end of day snow. But otherwise for those factors, very similar. The Dream Weaver better for powder and Twin Sister better for jumps, butters, switch, spins etc. But for the things you’ve outlined, only really the messy snow I would say.
Hi Nate,
I’ve found your advice so helpful! I land fairly similar to previously asked questions in this thread, but still would love to hear your opinion for my exact specs and riding style. I’m struggling to narrow down my correct board size for the Dream Weaver.
Height: 5’4
Weight: 145lb
Boot Size: 7.5/8 US Womens
What is the best size Dream Weaver for me? I feel like 148 could be the answer? But I also could see 151 come into play because of my weight being in the higher range. But also 145 due to my boot size and riding style. If I chose the 145, and gained a few extra pounds as I get older each year, would that impact it if I am then over the weight range? I’m lost and would love to hear your knowledge!
The past decade my snowboard was a 147 Burton Charm V rocker. The effective edge and waist width match exactly to the Dream Weaver 151 specs. Sometimes I wonder if in general the 147 Burton was a little big for me. But I did manage to ride it in all types of terrain. Pow, trees, groomers, jumps.
I have a strong surfer, skate carver background – I ride short fish tails and short boards with very loose skate trucks. My snowboard style is flowy and playful, I don’t bomb terrain often. I’m a solid intermediate working toward getting more comfortable on black terrain. I’m confident on blues, pow, trees and natural pipes or jumps. My Burton charm is most unstable on flats and groomers, making that terrain scary. I want a board that will be less likely to catch an edge, playful on powder, be quick and responsive with turn initiation on steep terrain, maneuver through the trees easily, feel stable riding the catwalks, and help feel more in control at higher speeds. I’m not in the terrain park much, but do enjoy jumps, natural pipes or dabbling around similar to longboard skate slides.
Added bonus – If you have any binding suggestions that might be a good fit for me on this board, I’d love to hear it!
Hi Marisa
Thanks for your message and the details. Makes for a more accurate rec, when there are good details.
While I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 151, I would be leaning towards the 148 for this board for you, mostly because of your style of riding. If you were more bombing, then I’d consider the 151.
The Dream Weaver is also wider than typical, which is another reason to err a little shorter, but that is kind of countered by the less than typical effective edge (as you’ve alluded to). However, given your riding style, I would still go down to the 148. That and the fact that you’ve wondered if your current board feels a little big. I think the 145 would be a little too small though. I think the 148 is the sweet spot in this case.
I wouldn’t worry too much if you go over the weight recommendation by a little bit. I find it kind of strange that they have the same weight rec for the 145 and 148 too. So yeah, I wouldn’t worry too much about that. I think the 148 is the way to go.
In terms of bindings, I would look for something with at least 5/10 flex, ideally 6/10 flex and up to 7/10 flex. Anything in that range should work well though. Some good options in that flex range below. Note that some in some of those lists might be outside that flex range, but it’s a very common flex range, so most will be within it.
>>Top Women’s Freestyle Bindings
>>Top Women’s All-Mountain Bindings
>>Top Women’s Freeride Bindings
Hope this helps with your decision.
Hi Nate, thank you so much for helping everyone.
I need help choosing a snowboard and I really hope you can help me.
I live in Australia and going to Japan in January for two weeks in Hakuba (first time).
I have only snowboarded in Australia 3 seasons for 3 days each time. (snow wasn’t great)
I’m a really good surfer and skateboarding but I’m more a low intermediate snowboarder as I don’d as much and last time I’ve been on the snow was probably 10 years ago.
But I know I will get it pretty quick as last times I was comfortable/confident on the second day.
I’m looking at the Dream Weaver as a one quiver board. (happy for suggestions on other board if you think would suit me better) 🙂
my hight 165cm (5’5)
57kg (126 lb)
US 7.5
I’m in between 145 & 148 and I have no Idea what I want (hahaha), but probably not going to the park much.
also would you recommend any specific bindings?
Cheers,
Gabi
Hey Gabi
For your level and what you’re looking to do, I think the Dream Weaver would be a good choice. It’s more directional than your average all-mountain board, but it’s not super directional like a freeride board – and it’s pretty easy riding, but it’s also something that’s got good performance, once you’re starting to ride it faster/needing more performance out of it. So it’s the kind of board that’s versatile and also can last a long time through your progression (not something you’d have to upgrade after a couple of seasons, due to needing more performance).
Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 146. The Dream Weaver is something you can ride a little longer, if you want, so the 148 isn’t out of range – and if you were a more advanced rider, I would be leaning towards it. But I think the 145 is your best bet, in this case.
In terms of bindings, I’d be looking at something around 5/10 to 6/10 flex for where you’re at and to match the board. You can check out some options here.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate, thank you so much for you quick reply.
Do you think the 145 will handle powder for me? Not sure how much deep I will get. (never been on a good powder snow before).
Also what are your thoughts on Hel Yes & Twin Sister comparing to Dream Weaver for me?
Cheers,
Gabi
Hey Gabi
The 145 should handle powder fine. Going bigger (more surface area) will always improve powder float, but I think the 145 would be fine for powder for your specs.
The Hel Yes and Twin Sister would both also work for what you’re describing. They won’t be as good in powder but better for switch, jumps, spins, butters and similar for the likes of carving and stability.
Do you think the Hel Yes will be too much advanced board for me as a low intermediate?
what size you would recommend for the Hel yes?
thanks again,
Gabi
Hi Gabi
For the Hel Yes, the 146 for sure, IMO. I think the 149 would be a little too big. And the 146 is the shortest it comes in. Though I think I’d say 146, even if there was a 143. If there was a 144, then it would be a tight call. The main reason I might consider going shorter, is to mellow it out a bit, given you’re a lower intermediate rider. Typically I would say you’d want to be a solid intermediate for the Hel Yes, so it would be a steeper learning curve, IMO, than the Dream Weaver. The YES Hello (which is essentially a mellower version of the Hel Yes) is a great low intermediate option, and something worth considering.
Hey Nate!
Thanks for all your feedback! You are doing a great job!
I snowboard about 30 days a season, of which I spend 7 days in the mountains. The rest of the days I spend at home, where the ride from the mountain takes 1-2 minutes. My level on your scale is about intermediate 6.
At the current I ride Capita’s Bird of A Feather 144cm (height: 161cm, weight: 53kg without riding gear, boot size 7.5 US). I really like this board, especially for groomers. But for mountains/uneven terrain/powder this is not enough (I started freeriding last year).
So, I am now looking for a new snowboard that I could take with me to the mountains (for example, in Gudauri, Georgia). I need something for powder/uneven terrain with different snow quality, but it still need to be good for groomers.
Now I’m choosing between Jones Dream Weaver, Jones Flagship Women’s and Capita Equalizer.
What would you suggest? Or can you suggest other options? And what size should I get?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Nataly
Thanks for your message.
Any of those 3 would give you improved performance in powder and uneven terrain, IMO and would all handle groomers well too. The Flagship is the most directional of the 3 and the stiffest, so it would provide the biggest contrast to your BOAF. The Capita Equalizer would provide the least contrast, IMO. I would be leaning Dream Weaver for you, because I think it provides a good contrast to the BOAF but without being too stiff and for your specs, I would worry that you might find the Flagship a little too stiff.
Size-wise, I would be looking at:
Dream Weaver: 145. This is the kind of board you can ride a little longer and given that you’re looking for better powder performance, I’d be leaning towards the 145. But the 142 wouldn’t be wrong either.
Flagship: 146 – again a board you can ride longer – and this is the smallest size it comes in, so couldn’t go smaller than this anyway. I think this size would work for what you’re using it for and for the type of board it is, but again, my biggest concern would be how you’d find it’s flex.
Equalizer: A tough call. This is a board I’d size closer to an all-mountain board for you, so I’d be leaning 142, but in that size you wouldn’t get as much of a powder performance boost. Don’t get me wrong, it would still be better in powder than your BOAF 144, but a less significant increase. But the 146 I feel is getting a bit big for your specs. Note that the Equalizer in the 142 has an effective edge of 110.3cm, which compares to the 145 Dream Weaver of 107.3cm and the 146 Flagship with 107.2cm of effective edge. When you go up to the 146 Equalizer you’re looking at 115.2cm of effective edge, which is around 8cm more effective edge vs the Dream Weaver and Flagship in similar sizes. So, I’d be reluctant to go to 146 in the Equalizer.
For reference, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 143/144.
Hope this gives you more to go off for your decision.
Hello,
I am considering buying this board as a gift to my partner, but I am between sizes 148 cm and 151 cm.
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 64 – 65 kg without riding gear
Boot size: EU 38
Weight wise I think that 151 cm would be better, but I heard that the reference stance on the 151 cm board is 55 cm. I checked that her current setup is around 50 cm stance width. Bindings one step closer from the reference would give a 51 cm stance width and it should be doable.
I have no idea how big of a difference it would make not to use the reference stance. On the other hand, If I am right 148 cm board reference stance is 53 cm and would still need some adjusting.
How I see it is that both would probably work, but I would like to double-check from you, in case you see something obvious in this one.
Board would be driven mainly on piste, trees, and occasionally some powder.
Thank you in advance!
Hi John
Thanks for your message.
I would be leaning 148, but neither size would be wrong. I would put your partner’s “standard length” at around 149, so she could go either way. This is a board with less effective edge vs overall length, which means you can typically ride it in a longer size, which would point more towards the 151. However, it’s also wider than average and with EU38 feet, I would err to the shorter size because of that extra width.
In terms of stance width – Jones boards do tend to have a wide reference stance. I almost never ride them at reference because their reference is typically too wide for me. Changing from the reference stance does move where your feet are placed over the camber and changes how much length is outside the inserts, but in my experience moving 4cm different from the reference stance doesn’t make a world of difference – I mean changing your stance that much certainly makes a difference to feel overall because you’re either more comfortable in that stance or not – but moving off reference makes way less difference than riding with a stance width your not comfortable with, if that makes sense. In short, I wouldn’t be too concerned with not being on reference – having a stance width that is comfortable for them is more important than being on reference.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
I thoroughly enjoy the content of your site, I’ve been reading and re-reading many of your pages year after year. I am in the market for a new board and wanted your opinion on size. After reading many reviews you’ve posted as well as your top 10s, I think the dream catcher might be the right fit for what I am looking for. I am a low intermediate rider riding mostly in the east with trips to the west coast when I can. I learned, and continue to ride a (vintage) Burton feather (camber) 150. Last year during a trip a binding broke beyond repair and I managed to get a Burton Stiletto binding with 3D disc to finish out the trip and the year. (I also have all of the other discs for different hole patterns, but the Stiletto was the only option to fit my Feather at the time). If I can keep the Stiletto (sz L) it would be a bonus, but it’s not a deal breaker if I need to replace them.
I wear Burton limelight sz 9
I weigh 58kg
I am 170cm tall
My preference is riding groomers and powder when I can, at the moment I stick with on-piste. I have no interest in park, rails, or jumps.
Also, if you think there is a more appropriate board option for what I’ve described please let me know…
Hi Julie
Thanks for your message.
I think the Dream Catcher would work for what you’re describing.
The Stiletto aren’t ideal, mostly because they’re on the soft side for the Dream Catcher, but they are doable. You could certainly put them on there and see how they go – and maybe ride them for a while on there, but I think ideally at some stage upgrading to something a little stiffer would be preferable.
Size-wise, I would be weighing up between the 148 and 151. Typically I would say around 148 for your specs/ability. But the Dream Catcher is a board that rides small for its size – so you can ride it a little longer. So the 151 definitely becomes an option. Both should be fine width-wise for your boots, IMO. Some things to consider for the sizes:
– The 151 will float better in powder and feel more stable at speed
– The 148 will be more maneuverable at slower speeds and have a slightly more forgiving feel to it
Hope this helps
Thanks Nate. I am glad to hear that you think both sizes would be appropriate. I was leaning more towards the 148, but had heard that it would possibly be too narrow for my boot. However, you do mention that the dream catcher rides small… and I have found a deal on a 151…
Thanks for the input on the bindings, I saw you had suggested both the Burton Lexa or Escapade to a previous poster so I will keep those in mind as options.
I was feeling limited in options due to my boot size, if it’s not too much to ask, would you suggest I check out any other boards?
(Or should I just jump on the deal for the 151?!)
Hi Julie
I think the 151 Dream Catcher definitely works for you, but if you wanted you could check out other boards.
For a US women’s 9, I would go at least 240mm at the waist. In some cases that might bordering on too narrow, depending on the board (width at inserts can vary compared to waist width quite a bit between boards). The Dream Catcher is wider at the inserts than it looks based on the waist width, so I don’t think you’d have any issues width wise on the 148 (240mm waist).
Some other options, if you’re looking all-mountain boards:
– Jones Twin Sister 146
– Rossignol Frenemy 147
– Salomon Wonder 148
– YES Hello 149 (getting on the longer side for your specs, IMO, though)
I wouldn’t go as long as 151 in most boards. The Dream Catcher is just doable in that length just because it rides smaller. But 148 would still be suitable too for the Dream Catcher.
As an illustration, the effective edge on the 146 Twin Sister is basically the same as the 151 Dream Catcher – so a lot of the length of the dream catcher is outside the contact points.
Nate, this is incredible! If you ever wanted to know how effective (and consistent) your content is… the boards you listed are the same ones I have on my list after spending hours on your site!! The only exception is the twin sister, I had eliminated that one based on stiffness, I felt that it was maybe getting a bit aggressive for my abilities.
Thank you for including size recommendations, I guess now all that is left to do is pick one!
I am still leaning towards the dream catcher… the thought of surfing on west coast powder on it may just be too much to pass up!
You’re very welcome Julie. If you think of it at the time, let me know what you end up going with and how you get on once you’ve had a chance to get it out on snow. Happy riding!
Hi, Looking for an upgrade oj my very old Ride snowboard, which has served me well but doesn’t ride well in powder and is very hard worked in the tree area. I’m an “older”(60) rider, but quite experienced, who ride the piste and nearby off piste among the trees. I love powder, and can venture a bit to get where it is. I’m not the most aggressive rider, but like a board that carves well, can handle uneven terrain and occasional ice. At times I want to take it more easy. I’m 177 cm tall, 66 kg and us w size 10/ m 8 in boots ( got nice new small footprints Salomon boots).
I’ve been looking into the Jones Dream catcher or Yes hel yes. I cannot decide between the two, thinking maybe the Yes is too aggressive but gets great rates on stability, edge grip and powder. The Jones maybe a bit more playful. Other suggestions? And what size should I get. My current board is 154.
Thank you!
Hi Fredrika
Thanks for your message.
I think both boards would work, but with the Hel Yes, I think it’s risking being too narrow for your boot size if it’s a Women’s US 10. The 152 is the size I would go with for the Hel Yes for you, but it’s probably too narrow.
The Dream Catcher is a wider board – and it’s also probably even better suited to what you’re describing, so I would go with that one. Size-wise, I’d typically say go a little smaller than 154 for your specs, but the Dream Catcher is a board you can ride a little longer than other boards, so the 154 is definitely an option. The 151 is still an option though, and it will depend. Some things to consider:
– The 151 will be easier to maneuver in the trees and all round just be a little more agile and more forgiving
– The 154 will be more stable at speed and have better float in powder
– Both should be OK width-wise, but if you were concerned about that, then the 154 would offer more leeway in terms of width. But I think if you’re not doing any really big carves where you really lean deep into it, then the 151 shouldn’t be an issue in that respect.
Hope this helps
Thank you for good advice. So Dream Catcher seems to be the one. It’s a difficult choice of length. Maybe I just go for the 154 to get the stability at speed. I do enjoy to charge down fast at times.
What bindings do you recommend? I’ve been looking at burton lexa x or escapade or maybe union legacy. Leaning towards escapade.
Hi Fredrika
All 3 of those bindings would certainly be a match, but I would probably be leaning Lexa X or Legacy for the Dream Catcher. Mostly because they are a slightly better match flex-wise to the board. The Escapade is still certainly a good match though, so if you’re really keen on that it certainly works. The Legacy is probably the best match overall, but all 3 would work, IMO.
Sorry, didn’t see I posted that twice.
Thank you for your comment above.
All good. And you’re very welcome.
Hi Nate. I have a dream catcher and just purchased an arbor cadence rocker. I have burton scribe bindings and am wondering which board I should pair them with and am hoping that you could give me binding recommendations. I live in Minnesota and most of my riding on the cadence will be on my small local hill. A couple of times a year I will be taking the dream catcher out west. I don’t ride too aggressively.
Hi Rachel
Thanks for your message.
I think I would put the Scribe on the Cadence and then go with something like the Union Trilogy, Union Legacy, Burton Lexa, Burton Escapade or Flux GS on the Dream Catcher. Unless you feel like you want something softer flexing to match with the Cadence, then you could certainly still match the Scribe with the Dream Catcher and go with something like the Union Milan, Salomon Nova or K2 Meridian on the Cadence.
Both options work, depending on how playful you want to go on the Cadence.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate!
I am an intermediate rider looking for a new snowboard, something that is great with turns in the trees, speed, and powder, but also allows me to play in the park every so often. I’ve heard great things about the Dream Catcher, but am wondering your thoughts on what size I should get. I currently ride a 147 Capita Space Metal Fantasy and have ridden Capitas for the past ten years, so I’m used to something fun. I am 5’6 and weigh 121 pounds and I’m a size 8 in boots.
I’m stuck between the 145 and 148.
Thanks so much!
Hi Ana
Thanks for your message.
The Dream Catcher will certainly be a step up in terms of speed, carving and powder, over the Space Metal Fantasy, and a stiffer flex. The Space Metal Fantasy better for the park, but you can certainly still ride the Dream Catcher in the park – and overall I think it’s a good option for how you describe your riding.
Size-wise, it’s a tight call between 145 and 148 for the Dream Catcher, so I can see the debate there (and those are the size I would certainly be debating between). Neither size is wrong, but hopefully this will help you decide.
– Typically I would say 145 for your specs, rather than 148, but the Dream Catcher is a board you can ride a little longer, so the 148 does come into play.
– The 148 would give you, subtly but noticeably, better stability at speed and more float in powder and better for big arcing carves.
– The 145 will be more agile, better for trees, better in the park (unless you’re hitting really large jumps, in which case longer can sometimes be better), be more buttery and have a softer flex feel comparatively
– Both boards are good in terms of width for your boot size. It does run a little wider than average, so if you wanted to be fussy with width, then the 145 is a little better
I don’t think there’s a wrong choice between those sizes and it kind of depends on what you want to optimize between those things. If I had to choose, I would be leaning 145, just because it would temper the flex a bit (it’s not an ultra-stiff board by any means, it’s medium, but stiffer than what you’re used to in the Space Metal Fantasy) and is just that little better width-wise, IMO. But 148 certainly not wrong and if you wanted to optimize speed/powder, then that would be the better choice.
Hope this gives you more to go off for your decision
Hello Nate!
I am intermediate rider who lives in Las Vegas. I go to Mammoth a lot. I ride mostly groomers. I would love powder but it’s elusive. I am 5 ft tall, 117 lbs 6.5 US boot size.
I am debating between Jones Dream Catcher 142cm and Jones Twin Sisters 140cm. The waist width of the (140cm)Twin Sisters is 23.8cm, too wide for my boot size? While the waist width (142cm) Dream Catcher is 23.6cm. Which one I am going to buy? So confused 🤷♀️ Thanks for your help.
Hi Lulu
Thanks for your message.
Both are wider than ideal for 6.5s. The Dream Catcher very subtly narrower overall, but pretty similar in terms of width. I think those lengths are spot on for you. I think I would be leaning Twin Sister in this case. A very close call though. If you were seeing powder more often, I would probably be leaning Dream Catcher, but if you only see if rarely, then the Twin Sister is still good in powder, so that’s the way I would be leaning. But do note, that it will be wide for your boots.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
Is there much of a difference between the 19/20 and 20/21 versions of the Jones Dreamcatcher or are the graphics the only change? The 2021 version is highly regarded as a top choice for women’s boards but the 2020 version didn’t get as much praise. Thanks in advance!
Emily
Hi Emily
Thanks for your message.
As far as I can tell the only change (apart from the graphic) from the 19/20 to 20/21 is that the 20/21 model got an upgrade base (from sintered 7000 on the 19/20 to a sintered 8000 on the 20/21). That’s going to be a very subtle difference, so if you can find the 19/20 model at a good price it’s a good bet, IMO. Assuming you can find it in your best size. If you have to compromise on size to get the 19/20, then I would go 20/21 version instead.
Hope this helps
Thanks that does help! I am 5’4” and 140-145 lbs and a solid intermediate working toward getting more comfortable on harder black terrain and wanting to go faster than I do. I’m confident on blue terrain and got onto groomed black runs last season but am still the slowest one in my group (all the others are advanced.) My current board is a 149 Burton Deja Vu Flying V and while it’s been a great board to learn on it feels a little unstable at high speeds and very unstable on flats making long steep catwalks quite scary (long and flat = spin out and chattery, unstable feeling underfoot). I love the back bowls at Vail but the journey to get there on my current board is anxiety provoking! I want a board that will be playful on powder, be quick and responsive with turn initiation on steep terrain, maneuver through the trees easily, feel stable riding the catwalks, and help feel more in control at higher speeds. I don’t go to terrain parks and the jumps I do are mostly unplanned fun flying off little bumps. I’ve found the 19/20 board in a 148 but the new one is available in a 151. I think the 148 would be ok but wanted your opinion before I pull the trigger! Thanks in advance.
Hi Emily
The Dream Catcher, IMO, should definitely be more stable at speed and on cat tracks than the Deja Vu Flying V, so I think you’re good there.
Size-wise, typically I would say that around 147-149 would be a good way to go for your specs and how you describe your riding. Which would put the 148 Dream Catcher right in the middle. The Dream Catcher is a board you can ride a little longer though – it rides small for it’s size. So, that would bring the 151 into play as an option. Certainly doesn’t make the 148 wrong though. But ordinarily I would say 151 is probably too long but in this case, you could definitely consider it. Between the 148 and 151, there are some things to consider – depending on which you want to prioritize:
– The 148 will be more nimble, particularly at slower speeds – something you’ll probably enjoy more in the trees.
– The 151 will be more stable at speed and float better in powder. One thing to note is that the 148 Dream Catcher will still be a good bit more stable at speed, IMO, versus the 149 Deja Vu, but you’d get that bit more stability, at the cost of a little maneuverability, on the 151.
Hope this gives you more to go off
Thanks for review!
I’m stuck between 145 and 148, maybe you can help?
I’m 58 Kg and 165 cm tall with 8 US Burton shoes (39 EU), low intermediate rider, like to play in freeride/trees near slopes, not very agressive and prefer maneuverability over stability at high speed (because now I don’t ride at really high speed yet)
Should I get 148 to have more opportunity in the future? (if i decided to learn carving, for example)?
I saw that Dream Catcher has effective as ordinary 145-146 boards and also not too wide, so looks like 148 would be ok, but I’m still not sure
Hi Sofia
Thanks for your message.
It’s true this is a board that you can ride a little longer because of the effective edge. However, I would be leaning towards 145 for you, for this board. For a couple of reasons. Firstly, because you mention that you like to ride trees a lot and prefer maneuverability over stability and secondly because the Dream Catcher is a little wider than it appears. The width at inserts is quite wide compared to the waist width. So on waist width alone it doesn’t look that wide, but it’s wider than you think. Not so wide that it’s too wide for you, but it’s on the wider side, so going a little shorter is a good idea, IMO, particularly given that you’re looking for that extra maneuverability.
Hope this helps
Thanks a lot, Nate!
This helps a lot and I will go for 145 🙂
You’re very welcome Sofia. If you think of it at the time, let me know how you get on, once you’ve had a chance to get it out on snow. Happy riding!