How do you know what size you are for a snowboard?
How do you know what size you are for a snowboard?
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.
What size is a 52 inch snowboard?
How to Size a Snowboard
| Height of Eyebrows, Nose or Chin (Inches) | Best Board Length (Centimeters) |
|---|---|
| 50″ | 127 cm |
| 52″ | 132 cm |
| 54″ | 137 cm |
| 56″ | 142 cm |
How wide should a snowboard be for size 11 boots?
When Back Binding is at 15°
| Men’s US Boot Size | Foot Size (cm) | MIN at 15° (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | 27 | 243 |
| 10 | 27.5 | 247 |
| 10.5 | 28 | 251 |
| 11 | 28.5 | 254 |
What happens if a 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.
What size snowboard should a beginner use?
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. Go through the charts below and select the table that fits your height and then scan across until you find your weight.
Is my snowboard wide enough?
Width of a snowboard is critical in that it prevents toe and heel drag when leaning the board over in to a turn. Too narrow width for your boot size, and your toes/heels could drag and cause a bobble or fall. Too wide width and the board will not react quickly and will feel sluggish and awkward to turn.
Do I need a wide snowboard size 10?
Unfortunately some companies will exaggerate what is a wide, mid-wide or normal width snowboard. This is where the majority of board sizes sit. Guys with US boot size 8-10 should avoid wider boards. Also Women with size 10 boots can also ride these boards.
