However that flex is also influenced by the weight of the rider. If you are too heavy for the board i. If you are too light for the board i. So try to be within the weight range for any given board. Then you can take into account other factors. A lot of snowboard manufacturers will release the weight range for each size of a particular board.
A good first step is to fit within that range. The range is usually quite high so we need some other factors to narrow it down a bit to get a more accurate length. Weight recommendations are helpful, but I would consider them to be general guidelines and not hard and fast rules. Typically these days weight recommendations are based on your weight without gear.
It used to be based on weight with gear but this has changed. And this makes sense as you are less likely to know what you weight fully loaded with gear. There are tables further down this post which should help you to get a good idea of the best size for your height and weight.
The ability level of the rider can also influence the length of the board. This is pretty easy though. Generally speaking if you are a beginner then go with a shorter board cm shorter.
Anyone intermediate and up should not take ability level into account when determining length. Need help finding a board? Alyssa and Sarah sizing each other up. Taivo with two boards that work for him: The Custom and the Resonator. Boot Size. The formula is as follows: Your Height in inches X 2. It is really meant to be used as a starting point when picking out a new deck.
A key measurement in board sizing that often gets over-looked is the width of the board. 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. If your snowboard is too narrow for your boot size , 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.
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.
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.
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. As an intermediate rider, you can now start to hone-in your skills towards a style of riding you like best. While trying to stay in your snowboard size and weight ranges, look into a board that is suited specifically for the type of riding you do most or would like to improve upon.
If you like to do it all and would like to keep that versatility under your feet, then sticking with an All-Mountain type of board in the middle of your snowboard size range is your best bet. Do you really like to get after that pow on the backside of the mountain? A freeride board at the longer end of your size range is a solid choice and will hold up nicely in the deep.
If you want more details on these types of boards and others available, please check out the board type section of this reference guide. And once you find a board that you think fits the bill, be prepared to progress because having the right board for the right job can make a huge difference.
You know the drill. By now you know the type of board you need and the relative size it should be, but do you really look at the technical specifications to see how they can improve your overall abilities? These topics are considered irrelevant by most novice riders; they just want a board with sick graphics and a brand name.
True shredders go a bit further than that and actually pay attention to detail. If you would like to know more about these snowboard construction details, refer to the appropriate section of this reference guide. Experiment with several combinations of each subject to find the perfect board to make your session righteous.
Riding style and snowboard type are important variables in the snowboard sizing formula. Riding style refers to the type of terrain you choose to ride. Some people like to ride it all and others like to focus on just powder or only park riding.
Since there are specific riding styles, there are also terrain-specific boards to match. That is where the board type comes into play. The board type is directly related to your riding style. To help you figure out what type of riding style you have and what board type you need, each of the categories are described below.
Remember these guidelines are just a starting point; boards can also come in a combination of board types such as the all-mountain-freestyle models for a versatile ride with the playfulness of a park board etc. The most common riding style would have to be all-mountain. Most snowboarders are versatile creatures of winter and explore all that the mountain has to offer. If you decide you want to take a few laps in the park before winding your way through some woods runs, you might just be an all-mountain maniac.
For the curious adventurers of all that is shred, this is definitely your category. The all-mountain board type is meant to accommodate all you can throw at it. Take it off jumps in the park, have fun in the pipe, blaze groomers, and even get buried in a fresh dumping of powder.
These things do it all well. Snowboards that fall under the all-mountain board type can have various board shapes and camber profiles. Find your favorite combination and get after it. This board type is also a great category for beginners to start with. The all-mountain versatility will allow you to ride anything you want until you find a type of riding that you do most.
Shop All-Mountain Snowboards. For the pipe jerks, park rats and back-alley street cats, your riding style falls into the freestyle category. If you spend more time on tow-ropes and handrails than you do on the chairlift, your riding style is certainly freestyle. Sure freestyle snowboarders can do it all, but their main focus is to progress in the park, pipe and street and they do that with a freestyle oriented deck.
Freestyle snowboards are usually sized-down a bit from your average length deck and contain a bit more flex. The shorter size allows you to throw the board around easier when performing tricks. And a softer flex will allow you to tweak those tricks for proper style and steez.
These boards are often built with a badass base and some hardcore edges to withstand daily park-induced punishment. Freestyle boards have a true twin shape and can have a range of camber styles such as flat, traditional, rocker, or a combination. This is another board type often used by beginners because of the low weight and forgiving flex of the board. The smaller board allows beginners to gain control of the board and its edges easier and quicker. The freeride riding style category encompasses riding from blazing groomers to plowing through a pile of pow in the backcountry.
This riding style is common among riders who are fortunate enough to have legit mountains to ride or happen to get a good amount of snowfall in the area. Freeriding is snowboarding at its core and will always be a huge part of the sport. Freeride board types are often on the longer end of your board size range. That extra few centimeters makes all the difference for staying atop pillows of pow.
Freeride boards are most often directional shaped boards but could also be a directional twin shape. These boards also have a stiffer flex for added response and stability when bombing at high-speeds and slashing deep. The war of skiing verses snowboarding is over. These people earn their turns by hiking up every inch of what they descend. Anybody who says ski and board bums are lazy has never heard of split-boarding. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile.
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