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Welcome to our Snowboard Sizing Guide! Choosing the right size snowboard is key to having a great time on the mountain, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about finding the perfect board size based on your height, weight, and riding style. The right fit makes all the difference in control, comfort, and performance. And for an even easier way to size up your board, be sure to check out our new Snowboard Sizing Calculator—a quick and simple tool to help you get it right every time!

If you’re in the market for a new snowboard and aren’t sure what size to get, we’ve got you covered! Our new Snowboard Sizing Calculator takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect board. Just plug in a few details like your height, weight, and riding style, and we’ll recommend the ideal size to maximize your performance on the slopes. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned shredder, this tool helps ensure you get the best fit for comfort and control. Check it out now link below. 

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Over the years snowboarders have developed many ways to find the snowboard size guide they think may be right for them. 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 snowboard. If you are still unsure after reading this our snowboard instructors are more than happy to assist with any questions you may have.

There are 3 main deciding factors for picking a snowboard size guide those are your Weight and Height and riding style.

 

The information and snowboard sizing charts below 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 but this will give you a good idea of what you are looking for.

Board Length by Weight

Your weight is an 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 manoeuvring and flexing the board.

Check out the chart below, it’s a guide to the average snowboard length required for a given rider’s weight.

Rider Weight (lb)	Rider Weight (kg)	Snowboard Size (cm)
80 or less	36 or less	90-135
80-110	36-50	135-146
110-120	50-54	142-148
120-130	54-59	144-149
130-140	59-63	146-152
140-150	63-68	148-154
150-160	68-73	151-156
160-170	73-77	152-158
170-180	77-82	153-159
180-190	82-86	155-161
190-200	86-91	157-163
200-210	91-95	158-165
210 and up	95 and up	159-168

Board Length by Height

Height 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 general 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.

So height is an important factor, 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″	109cm	90-105
4’1″	124cm	110-120
4’6″	137cm	115-130
4’10”	147cm	125-135
5’1″	155cm	130-140
5’3″	160cm	135-145
5’4″	163cm	140-150
5’5″	165cm	145-152
5’6″	168cm	148-153
5’7″	170cm	150-155
5’8″	173cm	152-155
5’9″	175cm	153-157
5’10”	178cm	154-159
5’11”	180cm	155-160
6′	183cm	156-162
6’1″	185cm	157-163
6’2″	188cm	158-166
6’3″	191cm	159-167
6’4″	193cm	160-170

Snowboard Width.

A key measurement in board sizing that often gets overlooked is the width of the board. The width of a snowboard is usually measured at the board’s narrowest point (usually the centre 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 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 – but 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 the 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.

Riding style

Your 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 tricks in the park. 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 in Japan, 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 pow at faster speeds.

Still Unsure

 

Please get in touch we are happy to help you out.  We also  have a full range of Never summer rental boards available to rent and purchase at two pines in sugi just make sure to book in advance if you are looking at renting so we can put a board aside for you as they tend to get snapped up.

If you want to take your riding and skiing to next level we offer ski and snowboard lessons  and instructors courses in Myoko, check out our  page to book a lesson in. 

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