T3 vs Freeride spring riding

[2012ProRMK]

I have a 15 Freeride 154 atm, but was offered a trade for a 15 163 T3. I am living in BC this winter, and was just wondering if theres an advantage to a T3 over my 154 in spring snow? I love technical trees and just general big mountain riding. I love how playful my 154 is but id imagine a 163 3" would be much the same...
Any opinions appreciated. Thanks

 

[Merc63]

You wont be whipping and spinning the T3 around like the Freeride.

The Freeride wont climb or float like the T3. The T3 will sidehill and lean over much easier.

 

[maxwell]

in harder spring snow the freeride is a bit much to handle due to the width. the T3 would be better for spring riding.

 

[2012ProRMK]

Chucked a ras 2 36" front end on er this fall so thats not a big deal, just wondering if the 3" has an advantage over the 154 in spring snow pretty much.
Thanks for the input

 

[Merc63]

You don't need a 3" lug in spring snow.

 

[Bnorth]

The 3" hooks up better in spring snow but the shorter 2.5 will probably be more fun and still get you everywhere on spring hero snow.

 

[mountainsledmania]

I have the luxury of owning both a t3 and a sp 154 2.5. I will say at times the 3 inch is to much especially in lower snow conditions, but you will wish you had it in the deep. I often find myself thinking if the 3 inch is worth having givin the amount of real deep days I get a year (hasn't bin many lately)