What is the right snowboard size for my height?

Step #1: Use Your Height, Weight, Boot Size and Riding Style
Rider Height (in)Rider Weight (lbs)Snowboard Size (cm)
5ft 4in135 – 145144–152
5ft 6in140 – 155149–157
5ft 8in150 – 165154–162
5ft 10in160 – 175159–167

How do you figure out what size snowboard you need?

You can get a general idea of the length you will need for snowboard sizing, by standing a board up vertically, and comparing the height to your chin. If the board length is in between your chin and nose, then typically, that board is within your size range.

What size snowboard should I get if I’m 5 6?

Men’s/Women’s Snowboard size chart
Height (in)Height (cm)Weight (lbs)
5’6”168140-155
5’8”173150-165
5’10”178160-175
6′183170-185

What size snowboard does a 6 2 person need?

Snowboard Size Chart
Rider HeightRange of Board Length (Centimeters)
5’10”154- 163cm
6’0″157-165cm
6’1″160-168cm
6’2″+159cm or greater
Oct 6, 2021

What size snowboard should I get if im 5 2?

Snowboard Size Chart
Rider Height (in)Rider Height (cm)Snowboard Size (cm)
5′152133 – 141
5’2″158139 – 147
5’4″163144 -152
5’6″168149 -157

What size snowboard should I get if im 5 5?

Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height
Rider Height (ft/in)Rider Height (cm)Snowboard Size (cm)
5’5″165cm145-152
5’6″168cm148-153
5’7″170cm150-155
5’8″173cm152-155

Is a 159 snowboard to big for me?

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.

Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height.
Rider Height (ft/in)Rider Height (cm)Snowboard Size (cm)
6’3″191cm159-167
6’4″193cm160-170

Is a 154 snowboard too small?

So for example if you’re a freestyle rider you might take 3-6cm off that and go with a 154-157cm board. If you are a beginner you might go with a 155-157 and if you are a dedicated free-rider then you might bump it up to 162, 163 or 164.

What size snowboard do I need for my height and weight?

SNOWBOARD SIZE CHART
Rider WeightAll Mountain Length (CM)Freestyle Length (CM)
145-170 lbs (66-77 kg)156151
160-190 lbs (73-86 kg)160155
175-205 lbs (79-93 kg)163158
185-215+ lbs (84-98 kg)165160

What happens if your snowboard is too big?

The wrong size board could make your board harder to control than it should be, hindering your improvement as a rider. A board that is too long becomes difficult to manouvre, too short and it will become unstable to ride as your speed gets higher.

Is a bigger snowboard easier to ride?

A short snowboard is easier to turn than a long one but a longer board will be more stable at speed when it will tend to bounce around and wobble less than a shorter one as more of the board will be in contact with the snow.

Should a snowboard be up to your chin?

Snowboard length: As a general rule, if you stand a board on its tail, the nose of the board should reach somewhere between your nose and chin. You can use size charts and recommended rider weights to get more precise. Types of snowboards: Your choices include all-mountain, freestyle, freeride, powder and splitboards.

Does snowboard size really matter?

Ability Level. Beginners should choose a shorter snowboard than they otherwise would if they were more advanced. A shorter snowboard is easier to maneuver and easy to manage when you are just starting out. As a rule you should take between 3cm and 5cm off of the length of your snowboard.

What width should my waist be for snowboarding?

As a general consensus among the big-footed experts here, you should stick to a waist width above 258mm/25.8cm if you’re rockin’ size 11 or 11.5 boots. For a size 12 and up, you’ll probably feel most comfortable on a waist width minimum of 260-265mm/26.0-26.5cm.

Is a shorter snowboard faster?

No, your snowboard can either be shorter or taller than you. having a longer board will make it slightly harder to turn and maneuver due to the weight and length (where a shorter board will be lighter and easier to use). if you already know how to snowboard it shouldn’t be too hard to adjust to the height.

How do I know if my snowboard is too short?

it’s about size and stiffness. if it’s a lil smaller but stiff enough for your weight, your fine. if it’s longer, but too soft you’ll get problems with bigger hits.

What type of snowboard should a beginner get?

The best shape for a beginner snowboard is a true twin shape. A true twin shape is perfectly symmetrical – like having a centered stance this makes it easier to find and keep your balance. This is more so the case if you are looking to start learning tricks, and want to learn how to ride switch from early on.

Can you be too heavy to snowboard?

Snowboarding is suitable for heavy riders as long as you have the physical strength and flexibility for the sport. Finding the right gear can be a challenge, but you’ll generally find a wide range of longer, stiffer and wider boards to choose from.

Is it better to be short or tall for snowboarding?

All of your basic snowboarding skills will be the same no matter your height. When it comes to you jumping and doing tricks, that is when you’ll need specific advice due to the physics of it all.

How fast can an average snowboarder go?

between 25 and 35 miles per hour
Though speed largely depends on the terrain and iciness of the snow, the average snowboarder travels between 25 and 35 miles per hour.

Will snowboarding help me lose weight?

Yes, snowboarding can definitely help you lose weight. You burn 300 – 500 calories per hour snowboarding, depending on your rigor level. Snowboarding helps build muscles in the quads, calves and abs. You will also see an increase in your overall balance as an added physical benefit.

Does weight matter when choosing a snowboard?

When it comes to choosing your snowboard size, weight is a far more important factor than height. If you choose a snowboard that you are too light for, you won’t be able to flex the board whereas if you are too heavy for the snowboard, your board won’t be stiff enough for your weight to be stabilized.