What length snowboard should I get for my height?

Step #1: Use Your Height, Weight, Boot Size and Riding Style

Rider Height (in) Rider Weight (lbs) Snowboard Size (cm)
5ft 6in 140 – 155 149–157
5ft 8in 150 – 165 154–162
5ft 10in 160 – 175 159–167
6ft 170 – 185 160+

What size snowboard does a 5’2 woman need?

Ability Level

Snowboard Size Chart
5′ 152 cm 115 – 130 lbs
5′ 2″ 158 cm 125 – 135 lbs
5′ 4″ 163 cm 135 – 145 lbs
5′ 6″ 168 cm 140 – 155 lbs

Is height or size more important on snowboard size?

It used to be that the length of a snowboard was simply decided on your height. If the snowboard came roughly to your chin you were good to go. These days weight is more important than height when deciding your snowboard’s length. Heavier riders need longer snowboards, whilst lighter riders need shorter snowboards.

What size is 27.5 in snowboard?

Size Chart for Snowboard Boots

Mens (US) Women (US) Mondo (cm)
8 9 26
8.5 9.5 26.5
9 10 27
9.5 10.5 27.5

Does the length of a snowboard matter?

If you’re riding primarily in the park or freestyle, pick a board on the shorter end of the size range. If you’re riding is mostly all mountain, powder or freeriding, consider a snowboard on the longer end of the size range or grabbing a volume shifted board. If you are above average weight consider a longer snowboard.

What happens if snowboard is too short?

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 I get if im 5 3?

Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height

Rider Height (ft/in) Rider Height (cm) Snowboard Size (cm)
5’1″ 155cm 130-140
5’3″ 160cm 135-145
5’4″ 163cm 140-150
5’5″ 165cm 145-152

What size snowboard should I get if im 5 2?

Snowboard Size Chart

Rider Height (in) Rider Height (cm) Snowboard Size (cm)
5′ 152 133 – 141
5’2″ 158 139 – 147
5’4″ 163 144 -152
5’6″ 168 149 -157

What happens if snowboard too big?

Is 3cm a big difference in snowboard?

3 cm is about 2% in length, not going to feel a huge difference between either, but I’d err on the bigger side. That sad, if you’re new go shorter until you get the hang of it.

What size snowboard do I need for my height and weight?

Snowboard Size Chart

Rider Height (in) Rider Height (cm) Rider Weight (lb)
4’10” 147 110 – 120
5′ 152 115-130
5’2″ 158 125-135
5’4″ 163 135-145

What is Mondo snowboard?

Mondo is essentially the length of your foot in either centimeters (cm) or millimeters (mm). So for example my foot is 27.5cm (275mm) so I should look for a boot that has a mondo size of 27.5cm or 275mm as that was the size that was designed to fit my foot. This translates to a snowboard boot size of a US Men’s 9.5.

How do you choose the right size snowboard?

Choosing The Right Size Board Choose a board size. Snowboards are usually measured from tip to tip in centimeters. Make sure the board is made for your weight. On the back of every board is a weight classification, so get the right board for your body. Choose the right board width for your feet.

What size snowboard should I get?

The size or length of the snowboard is measured from tip to tail (where else) and is usually from 140 – 170 cm / 55″ – 67″. This covers most of the standard models. General rule is that snowboard should be about 90% of your height which is somewhere up to your chin or a little more.

How do I know what size snowboard fits me?

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.

How do you know what size snowboard you need?

When deciding on which size snowboard to get, you will first need to consider your height and weight. Snowboard lengths are measured in centimeters (not inches) from tip to tail. You can get a general idea of the length you will need for snowboard sizing, by standing a board up vertically, and comparing the height to your chin.