Im only 5'10" and im on a 160 Burton Clash, it doesnt seam a long board, still flicky and really easy to carve with. Its a perfect introduction board with abit of a bite, it can handle most things you throw at it, this is because its pretty stiff, which i like in a longer board. I also have a 155 Ride DH for the park, its an absolute sail on the rails, and has an awesome pop for the kickers, still kinda stiff for a park board, but since im quite heavy (12 stone) then i need a stiffer board. If i were you dude, id go for something out of the Burton. They have an awesome range from biginers, to pro boards. they might not be the cheapest around, but they have the most experience with making snowboards than any other company. Go for a 160 Burton Clash, they are an awesome board for piste and offpiste