How To Know What Size Snowboard You Need

What Size Snowboard Do I Need? Snowboard Sizing Explained

August 30, 2017 past

Introducing Snowledge Q&A Series

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The able-bodied abilities, location and experience levels of our Snowledge app users are quite literally all over the map. Since our launch, nosotros have been steadily receiving questions from our customs that range from expert level skiing techniques, favorite places to ride backcountry, how to get sponsored, to basic size and equipment selection questions. So, truthful to the pregnant of the give-and-take and our brand, Snowledge, we're launching this new article series, Snowledge Q&A, tackling ane question at a time and pulling insights from an expert in our network. Our aim with this series is to provide useful and actionable information for our community, to have your all-time day on the mount, e'er.

This is the first installment, in direct response to a question we received over and over again: "What size snowboard do I need or should I get?" Read through and offer upwards any other advice we may have missed on the subject in the comments below. Plus, feel costless to submit a related or new question we'll consider answering in a follow upward piece!

Simple Snowboard Sizing Explained

When deciding on which size snowboard to get, you lot will first need to consider your height and weight. Snowboard lengths are measured in centimeters (non inches) from tip to tail. You can get a general thought of the length you will need for snowboard sizing, past continuing a lath up vertically, and comparing the tiptop to your chin.

If the board length is in between your chin and nose, then typically, that board is within your size range. This approach worked for many years when most snowboards had the aforementioned profile and shape. Present, your torso weight plays a bigger factor, because of all the different shape variations and base of operations profile options snowboards have.

Also, your boot size volition determine if you demand a wider lath, or not. Snowboards come in different widths, and if you have a big foot, you will demand a wider lath. A person with a size eleven or bigger, typically needs a broad board. Snowboard widths are measured at the narrowest bespeak, in between the bindings.

Nearly brands volition measure this in millimeters. If a board measures more than 255mm at its waist, then information technology'southward considered a wide board. You too need to factor in what type of riding you enjoy, considering that plays a huge part in choosing the right snowboard. If you savor carving, freeriding, or powder, you're mostly going to want a larger board. If you're a beginner, or into freestyle and park, you might want to consider getting a board on the shorter side.

The following paradigm is a basic snowboard sizing chart you lot tin can employ to assistance find the size that fits y'all best. Happy riding!

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Snowboard Size Nautical chart

Passenger Height (in)	Rider Pinnacle (cm)	Rider Weight (lb)	Rider Weight (kg)	Snowboard Size (cm)
5'0	152	100 – 130	45 – 59	139 – 145
5'one″	155	100 – 140	45 – 64	139-147
five'two″	157	110 – 150	50 – 68	142 – 150
five'three″	160	110 – 150	fifty – 68	143 – 151
5'four″	163	110 – 160	50 – 73	144 – 154
five'five″	165	120 – 170	54 – 77	146 – 155
5'6″	168	120 – 170	54 – 77	147 – 156
5'vii″	170	120 – 180	54 – 82	148 – 157
5'8″	173	130 – 180	59 – 82	151 – 158
5'9″	175	130 – 190	59 – 86	151 – 159
5'10"	178	130 – 190	59 – 86	152 – 160
5'eleven"	180	140 – 200	64 – 91	155 – 162
6'0″	183	140 – 210	64 – 95	156 – 163
6'1″	185	150 – 210	68 – 95	158 – 164
6'ii″	188	150 – 220	68 – 100	159 – 165
half dozen'iii	191	160 – 220	72 – 100	162 – 166
half-dozen'4″	193	160 – 230	72 – 100	163 – 168

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