It really seems unfair for skaters with smaller sized feet to be sentenced to using 'surf board' length frames....with a skater wearing a size 38 boot on the same long frame a guy wearing size 45 boots uses. The 305 works best on sizes 35 to 39/40, and if sustained high speed downhills are in the forecast, sizes 35 to 39/40 may consider the 12.5. However a trade off for stability over pushing foot speed while stroking on normal terrain must be considered. The 305 , being a specialty size, may be used with or without the front cross brace ( which can be easily removed to provide clearance when tightening the front boot mounting bolt. The 305 weighs about 183 grams without axles. This is the size used by Kim Ames (foot size 39, 5'8" tall and 130 lbs) |