• Snowboard Sizing Guide

While snowboarding is all about breaking the rules, selecting your snowboard setup is one thing that should be done right. At The House Boardshop, we want to help you find the gear made for you and your specific riding habits.

By sharing a bit of info, we hope to answer all of your questions. Advice and general guides can be found below for sizing a snowboard, choosing the, and picking out the. If you read through this guide and still have questions, feel free to give us a call, we have an experienced staff standing by to help you. Contents.Snowboard SizingThrough years of experience, snowboarders have developed many ways to find the size snowboard they think may be correct. Some still use the traditional sizing method of standing a board up on end and measuring to their chin and others by using various snowboard sizing calculators and formulas. While there is accuracy to these methods, they do not always cover all of the important factors involved when choosing a.

Your Board Length Should Be: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. Board Length by WeightYour weight is the most important factor in determining board length.

Having a board that cooperates with your body weight will allow you to ride your best and not have to worry about losing control. If a heavier rider gets a board that is too short, the board tends to get loose and less controllable at higher speeds.

A board that is too soft and short can also result in over-flexing and possible wipe-outs. It can go the other way as well. A lighter rider who gets too long of a deck will have a tough time maneuvering and flexing the board.There are some cases when riding style comes into play where it is acceptable to size down your board for a lighter setup and added mobility to help throw down those heavy ass tricks. Freestyle riders who spend most of their time in the park or in the street tend to use sized-down boards for a more skate-inspired style and feel.If you’re on the heavier side, or looking to just ride powder, or both, scaling your board up a bit may also be appropriate. A slightly longer board will help you keep that nose above the snow line, allowing you to float across the fluff at faster speeds. A longer board will also provide a stiffer board response for added stability.Check out the chart below, it’s a guide to the average snowboard length required for a given rider’s weight. It’s also always a good idea to read the manufacturer’s specifications for each deck because every board is designed for specific functions and each model can vary greatly.

Snowboard Size Chart Rider Weight (lb)Rider Weight (kg)Snowboard Size (cm)80 or less36 or less90-6-10-2-14-30-6-13-50-1-13-70-3-12-90-7-11-10 and up95 and up159-168Board Length by HeightHeight is probably the first measurement that comes to mind when thinking of choosing a snowboard length, but it might not be the best sizing method on its own. Even so, people have been sizing snowboards by height alone since the beginning and will probably continue to do so forever. There are several methods of sizing snowboards by height that have developed over the years.

We have provided you with a few of the more common options below.Using the traditional method, some believe a shorter board for your size range should come up between your collar bone and your chin when the board is stood on end. These shorter length boards are good for beginners and freestyle riders. A longer board could reach from your nose to just over your head. The longer length boards are good for powder and high speed. These are very vague guidelines to live by and not as accurate as some of the other methods available, but still a solid rule of thumb that many riders like to implement into their board buying decision.Some snowboarders like to use snowboard sizing calculators.

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. While this formula may seem like the absolute answer because it involves numbers, math and a bit of homework, it doesn’t mean you’re stuck with the number you get as a result.

It is really meant to be used as a starting point when picking out a new deck.So height is an important variable, but don’t forget to factor in your weight, riding style and the manufacturer’s tech specs for each board as well. With that said, use the chart below as a guide to find the average snowboard length required for a given rider’s height. Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height Rider Height (ft/in)Rider Height (cm)Snowboard Size (cm)3’7″109cm90-1054’1″124cm110-1204’6″137cm115-1304’10”147cm125-1355’1″155cm130-1405’3″160cm135-1455’4″163cm140-1505’5″165cm145-1525’6″168cm148-1535’7″170cm150-1555’8″173cm152-1555’9″175cm153-1575’10”178cm154-1595’11”180cm155-1606′183cm156-1626’1″185cm157-1636’2″188cm158-1666’3″191cm159-1676’4″193cm160-170Snowboard WidthA key measurement in board sizing that often gets over-looked is the width of the board. The width of a snowboard is usually measured at the board’s narrowest point (usually the center of the board) and should correspond directly to your boot size. Typically, your snowboard boots should hang over the edges of your board just slightly; with too much or too little you could have some trouble. A board’s waist width is important for two big reasons: achieving maximum edge control and avoiding toe and heel drag.If your snowboard is too narrow for your, a loss of edge control is certain to happen by means of toe and heel drag. Toe and heel drag is bad news, not only will this problem slow you down – it could also cause you to bail.

Yes, minor toe and heel drag is manageable, but if you’re setting up for a trick and happen to snag your toes or heels on the lip of a kicker or edge of a feature, it’s probably not going to end well.While width is important, getting a wider board to eliminate the above issues is not always the best answer. Sometimes it is just a matter of adjusting the angle of your bindings, trying bindings with the ability to raise your toes above the edge of your board, or getting boots with the smallest footprint available.Snowboard Size by Ability Level BeginnerIf you’re still learning how to link turns, you’re a beginner. Beginners should abide by the standard weight, length, and width requirements for snowboards, but you might want to check out some softer boards on the shorter side of your size range.A softer board can help get beginners down the hill quicker by flexing softer. This allows you to have more control over the board with less effort.

Stiffer boards require a bit more muscle and exertion, and learning how to ride is already tough enough. It is possible for a board to be too soft. Too soft of a board can actually decrease your ability – the key is finding a balance between flex and stability.As for length, a board on the lower end of your size range will allow you to maneuver the board easier and can also help you link those turns fluently. Scaling down the size of your board will give you more control by slightly slowing you down too. It won’t affect your ability to keep up with your friends necessarily; it just gives you a little extra time to regain control before taking a nasty spill into the woods.Remember, you’ll still want to get a board that is in your size and weight range.

Snowboard Sizing Guide

Be sure to check out the technical specifications for each board because it varies from company to company, model to model, and year to year. And don’t forget to factor in your personal preference, which is important when developing your style of shred. IntermediateIt’s been a couple seasons now and you’re ready for more. You ride the tow-ropes like a champ, ollie the “closed run” ropes for freshies, and have made friends with all the locals. As an intermediate rider, you can now start to hone-in your skills towards a style of riding you like best.