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What size snowboard should I get?
Since most snowboarders ride a board that is 85% to 92% of their own body height, plugging a couple numbers into a simple formula can tell you the board length that might fit you best. The formula is as follows: Your Height (in inches) X 2.54 X 0.88 = Your Recommended Board Length.
How do I determine my snowboard waist width?
To determine the proper snowboard waist width for your snowboard boot size view the chart below. Snowboard boot sizes vary by manufacturer and even by model within a single manufacturer’s line, so the outer sole of manufacturer A’s size 11 might be slightly longer than the outer sole of manufacturer B’s size 11.
What size of skateboard should I get?
For the average sized rider a board comes up to around chin height. However if you are tall and skinny you would ride a board shorter and if you are short and muscular you might want to ride something longer. This is why we always recommend choosing a board size based on weight rather than height alone.
What is the widest part of a snowboard?
The widest part of the board measured across the front tip or nose area of the board. Overall Length is measured from the tip of the board to the tail and is generally expressed in Centimeters (cm). A stomp pad or nonskid pad is a rubber mat that you can stick on top of your snowboard next to your backfoot binding.
Beginners will be better opting for a shorter board within their size range, as would park or freestyle riders, whereas all-mountain, free-riders, and powder snowboarders would be better with a longer board, as would someone above average weight. The boot size will determine the waist width of your board.
How tall is a snowboard rider?
Snowboard Size Chart Rider Height (in) Rider Height (cm) Rider Weight (lb) Rider Weight (kg) Snowboard Size (cm) 5’0 152 100 – 130 45 – 59 139 – 145 5’1″
What is the difference between a narrow and wide snowboard?
Narrow waist widths can be rolled from edge to edge faster than wider snowboards. Snowboards are designed to be ridden with your toes and heels very close to the edge of the board and waist width should correspond roughly with boot size.
What are snowboard sizing charts used for?
The following information and snowboard sizing charts are meant to be used as a guideline to decide on a board that is best for you based on various measurements. The truth is, everyone is different and we all have our own expectations when choosing a snowboard. So peep the information below but don’t forget to also think for yourself.