What happens if my snowboard is too big

Should I get a wide board? Was it comfortable in different snow conditions? A size 15 boot is normally where you will be looking at a wide board but in cm cm the board is made for a bigger boot too so how was your heel and toe overhang on the cm?

Sorry to answer questions with questions but you are probably looking at quite a specific board so you may need to get in a store and have them measure some things up for you.

East coast rider mostly tight trees. Athletic and definitely an advanced rider. Been surfing for years so love that surfy feel. Looking for the ideal size board for my height and weight. For height is suggests , but weight is , quite a difference. Hey Ajla, We suggest starting around a — cm board but also as a beginner we really do suggest lessons and most instructors will be able to help with board selection when your riding the chair as they can see the way you ride.

Hi there! I understand is quite small for my height but I feel it may be easier to throw around for tricks. Then again the sounds nice for pow and all mountain. What do you think? Hey Damian Some people need a quiver to have different boards for different days and you sound like your getting to that place. I mostly like to do backcountry and ride fast on groomed areas. Is the length ok for that or is it too short? Hey George cm is right about where we would recommend you look for boards but if you feel like it is riding too small for you try and demo or rent something a little larger, a couple of centimeters can make a large difference and maybe that will feel better for you.

I am 5,8 and i am searching for the right size snowboard for freestyle, i do skateboarding a lot so im asking if you can recommend me a board that is shorter.

Is cm good or is that just too short for me? I saw a chart that said I should aim to get something cm. Is the okay? Hey Jodie A cm is larger than we recommend for your size and especially as a beginner it will take more energy and be harder to learn than something a little smaller as a few cms can make a big difference.

Not sure what to look for in board length. I just bought a Ride Compact Will that work hopefully? I have been riding for years, but always rented. What would be a good size and type of board? Hey Julia You fit pretty good in our rating for around a cm board but having rented hopefully you remember something you enjoyed riding as every board is a little different.

Hey Tony is a little shorter than we recommend but if you are enjoying riding it then stick with it but maybe try and demo something bigger to see how that feels as well. This is my second season riding. I am trying to pick between a cm and cm long board for the one I am now purchasing. Which size do you think would be ideal for me. Any advice on this would be greatl. Hey Kushagra Jumping from cm to cm will definitely be a big step and require a lot more energy but sounds like you need something bigger so we definitely suggest getting on the cm if you can demo or rent before purchase that make life a lot easier but otherwise remember you may need more ride breaks on a bigger board.

I am sm high and 86 kg heavy. Thank you in advance! That would be a direct question for Nitro or someone who has been in contact with a tech rep for them you will be able to find online or at your local stockiest of Nitro. Hey Nikki cm is inside our recommendations but it is on the lower end, how does it feel to ride?

Hey Sky Start looking for boards around cm a lesson when you are just starting can go a long way and a good instructor can help you with choosing the right board as well. Hi Anna That all depends on how you ride, these are not a strict guide but we suggest you try and demo or rent a board around the size we suggest as it may prove it rides better for you.

The chart is very helpful. I checked the size chart of the board and they only size it by weight. The board is recommended for weight — lbs. The smallest one, which is and recommended for weight — lbs. Looks like im at the maximum weight for cm board. Is board too long for my body size?

Hi Joseph every board is slightly different so we try not to comment on a specific board but try and demo or rent the board you are looking for or something similar to know what size works best for you if you are deciding between the two. What size snowboard would you suggest? What length would you recommend? Been looking at Capita Warpspeed Let me know what you think.

Hi, I am 6ft 2, pounds and size 11 UK feet. Been looking for an all mountain board, found a good deal in a wide, is this appropriate? Do you think I should go for a wide board or a normal width board?

My shoes are DC controls. Hey Lyam Many board companies will have recommendations for the specific board about boot size or if you ask the brand or store you are purchasing from they can give answers about the exact details as a size 11 can go either way of regular or wide width depending on the board. What size board would you recommend?

Hey Marie Start looking around a cm board, demo or rent a few options and find out what feels best for you. Hey Mia Starting looking around the cm length and demo or rent a few options to find what works best for you, keeping the edges in good shape will really help out with those icy days.

Hey Justin We would recommend for someone but try and demo or rent both options and see what feels best for your riding. Thanks so much! Hey Start by looking around the cm length but try and demo or rent to find out what you feel most comfortable with. Hey Pat If your version of park is rails then going shorter can help to spin in and out faster but for hitting jumps something bigger can give you more stability, board stiffness also plays a big role in the park so try demo or rent a couple of options and find out what changes in your riding at different sizes.

Brilliant so far. Would you suggest selecting a wider version? I have a Considering moving down to Do you recommend staying or moving down? Hey Anthony For we recommend the but if there is a reason your looking at a then definitely get out there and demo or rental from your local shop or mountain and maybe it will be what you are looking for. Hey Jack is in the range we recommend so try and demo or renting a board before purchasing if you can and make sure you like the way it rides.

Im a weight lifter so my weight is more then what my hight chart says. My friend gave me a Burton x. When i measured it was about a Would I be able to use this board?

Did I buy the wrong size? The one I bought two years ago is a cm Salomon Villain. I love to ride park and have been for 9 years. I am 21 now so not going to be growing anymore haha. Should I stick with the or try a out? We suggest demoing or renting out other boards to see if you like them more tho. Hello, I am pounds 5 ft 9 in and where an Hi, I am trying to figure out a board for my daughter. Very athletic but super thin.

What size would you recommend? Hey Lisa Start around the cm size but try and demo or rent first as at that size its hard for us to recommend something too specific. From this it says a board between and thats okay or would u prefer an actual size?

Hey Holly We always give a range as everyone and every board is different so try and demo or rent something from your local store or mountain but a good starting point would be cm and work from there.

What do you think is best for me? Hey Joseph Try and demo a maybe how you ride will feel good with those extra few cms so try and rent or demo something at your local shop or mountain and take a few laps. Looking for a second opinion, thanks! Hey Austin Yeah we recommend around the so try and get out to demo something in that length and make sure your happy your opinion is the only one that matters.

Second riding season. Mostly ride groomers Its a Nitro Woodcarver.. I found a board I really like but the only wide Option is a w. Is this going to be too short for me? Hey Ryan Wide boards often ride bigger than the length suggests so it could well be good for you, we always suggest trying to rent or demo a board to check if you like it before purchase.

Would you recommend a different size board for a better riding ability or is okay? Is that a good match if I have size 11 boots? Hey Mason is on the shorter end of what we recommend and with a size 11 you may need a wide so you would do best to demo or rent the board you are looking at first. Hey I weigh between and pounds and im 6 feet tall with size 11 boots.

I just bought a cm midwide board. Hey J We recommend trying to demo or rent something in the mid s and see how those feel. Hey Jacob yes we are. A size 14 will quite possibly put you on a wide board so try and demo or rent something wide in the low s and find what feels good for you there.

Maybe a W or something similar? Hey Ali Yeah W is a good place to start, maybe a little longer depending on what he has ridden before, unfortunately, there are less wide boards around as rentals or demo but a local store or mountain should be able to help him try and get him on the right size.

Hey, my sons looking at getting his first board. What would be a good size board height and width for him. Hey Jeff is on the upper edge but within what we recommend for your size so if that feels right to you go for it or iof you are shopping try demo the board first. Can you help recommend a length? I learned on a Roxy board that is probably about a or but I probably weighed about lbs then. Found the old board chatters a lot and need something that will better support my weight.

Hey Pam If a mens board feels better for you go for it, sometimes they are stiffer so that will help with the chatter. We would suggest stepping up a few cms to the high s try and rent or demo a few boards to see where you feel comfotable. Hey We recommend getting down to your local store or demo day at a mountain as your son is outside the usual height to weight ratio and just see where he feels comfotable. I like what I see on reviews for the Salomon craft, but it seems to only come in wide for cm.

Am I better off getting the wide at or regular at ?? Hey, I am looking to buy my brother a new snowboard for Christmas but I am not sure what board size to get him.

He usually just freerides. I do all mountain. Is cm good? Hey Marko is right about the largest we recommend for someone of your height so we suggest getting out there to test and demo the board you are looking at.

Hey Ting the jump between and is a lot, we recommend closer to the tho so try and get out to demo or rent something around that size to see if it feels comfortable. What size board would you recommend for her. She is also a beginner. Is too long for me? Hey Kate cm is right around where we recommend but try and demo or rent a board at your local shop or mountain to see if it suits the way you ride.

I board best with a shorter board after an injury. What is smallest board that you would suggest. Hey Alex Starting off with a lesson can really help you set your foundation for snowboarding with good habits so we recommend that with the bonus of a good instructor will be able to help you with board selection, if you rent something to start out you can easily change sizes but we suggest starting around the cm length.

Hi Riley, I am cm and 65 kg max weight, tendency is to be somewhere between 60kg and 63kg. Currently I have a Burton bought 16 years ago which is cm so it reaches somewhere between the nose and eye line.

I am going to buy a new board this year. The shop recommended a DC Having in the model name means it is only available in that size. Looking at every chart, both weight, as well as height or combination of both, it seems that this board is too long for me. The board seems awesome and it weighs so much less than my current board but I am afraid to spend so much money if it is not the right one for me.

Please advise. Hey Shakeel Ask the shop if you can take it out for a demo or if they can DC to send on in for a demo, they will often be able to. Whatever new board you get a new board will be amazing compared to something from 16 years ago. I am a beginner and looking to purchase a board. Hey Aisha Try start around something cm and if possible start with a lesson as a beginner an instructor can really help you on choosing a board.

Do you have any suggestions? Hey Regina Try looking around cm, buying boards as a gift can be really difficult as people can like a lot of things so sometimes it can be good to let him have some input before purchasing, or try get a demo of the board you are thinking about. Hey Tim At Hey Stephanie We would recommend starting you search around cm, as a beginner an instructor can help a lot with base principles and choosing a board that would work for you.

Hi JJ, a wide board will help a lot with toe and heel drag with that size of foot. For sizing it comes down to what you like and are most comfortable with. What size board do you recommend? Hi Ryan, it depends on the type of riding you like to do. Although if you can we would suggest demoing a couple different sizes and your local shop to see which one you like better. Hey Kevin Yeah — is probably a good spot to be looking, try demo or rent a few options and just get stoked on being back out there.

I want to get the capita paradise but only the is suitable for size 8 boots. Hey J cm is for sure suitable for someone of your size, try and get out there to demo or rent it as your light it might be hard to flex the board enough to give the best performance but the only way to know is to ride it and remember a board will soften the more you ride it.

Hey thanks for your helpful article! The tables below show estimates for board length based on height and weight. From this you should adjust the length for style preference and ability level if you are a beginner. This might be the same as the standard length or different depending on style and ability. For example if the length in the chart according to your height and weight is cm then this is your length if you are an intermediate or above all-mountain rider.

If you are a beginner you might go with a and if you are a dedicated free-rider then you might bump it up to , or Go through the charts below and select the table that fits your height and then scan across until you find your weight. For example, I am 6 foot tall and weigh lbs 81kg. But this is a good range to look at. Keep in mind that this is a rough guide and if you can find the suggested weight range for the particular board that you are interested in then this is a good gauge too.

The above table should find a size that fits somewhere in that range. Check out the following to find a good snowboard width range and to find a board that will suit the way you like to ride and where you like to ride.

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More Details. Just one more thing to do. Simply go to your inbox and you will find an email:. Simply click the "Confirm My Email" link in that email to confirm your email address. Some snowboarders like to use snowboard sizing calculators. 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. Splitboards are the type of board for extreme freeriding. Use the skis to climb up and through some newly found terrain, then reattach them together and shred your line back down on a snowboard. Board shapes will either benefit the rider or hinder a riding depending on what type of terrain is being ridden.

Most common among freeride snowboards and sometimes found on all-mountain boards, the directional shape is a non-symmetrical construction designed to be mostly ridden in one direction.

This means that they have a specified nose and tail; each end may differ in stiffness, shape and contact points. Directional boards usually have a stiffer tail than nose to create a stable ride when flying down mountains. Boards that feature this shape also tend to have the binding inserts set back closer to the tail end of the board so your body weight is correctly distributed for a fast and powerful ride through deep pow.

Although this shape can be found on just about all board types, true twin dominates the freestyle scene. True twin, also known as twin tip, means that the tip and tail are identical. The symmetrical shape allows park, pipe, and street riders to perform and land technical switch tricks easier. True twin boards open up a whole new window for freestyle snowboarders. With a nose and tail with the exact same flex patterns and measurements, riders can have complete confidence in their board when riding switch.

Commonly found in all-mountain boards, the directional twin shape is a great all-around board choice. Directional twin consists of a nose and tail that are different in construction. Although the tip and tail might not be exactly the same, riders may ride switch in the park or pipe without noticing any negative effects. Directional twin boards often have a slightly longer nose than tail and could also have a softer nose than tail or a combination of the two. The added length to the nose gives you an edge when riding powder and a stiffer tail will create more stability when riding at higher speed.

Snowboard Profile Shape refers to the base shape of an un-weighted board on a flat surface. Looking at the board from the side and you can roughly decipher what Profile Shape a board has. The information below is to be used as reference to help you decide what Profile Shape is the best fit for your riding style. Camber is the tried and true standard for a snowboard profile. It is still the most popular camber style and will probably be around forever.