My board is in good condition as im just barely confident enough for blue runs and avoid the park. Thanks a lot for an answer! Good luck with that and throw a post up in the app of ripping some turns when you get it sorted. I have a cm board that was given to me. Will that size be decent? Hello I really need some help. And only weighs lb. Please tell me what sz board should he be riding. I recently purchased a cm board and I am wondering if this is going to be too big for me or if it is in my range.
You might feel it big but good when you are fresh in the morning and heavy in the afternoon so a lunch break could be key to staying first chair to last call.
I currently have a W board but am looking for an upgrade. Would a W be to big or fairly similar to what I currently have? Thanks in advance. Hey Josh Those 4cm can make a big difference so if possible get out there and demo or rent but otherwise think about how often you are in tight trees or moguls and if you feel like you could throw around a bigger board as that will be where the size change will come in.
For ripping a big pow turn the cm would probably feel great for you. Is a cm board ok for me? Size 12 boot. Ride a lot of small Midwest hills but head out west once a year.
More freeride, groomers, love Bowl powder but few and far between. Riding a now, but want to know if I can stay under ? Board I am looking at come in a and Appreciate your thoughts.
Hey Riley — awesome post and responses to all the questions. I also have a size 15 boot. Should I go up to a ? 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. 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. A traditionally cambered board has a smooth arch underneath the middle of the board that comes down and touches the ground near the tip and tail when no additional weight is applied.
When a rider straps into a cambered board, the board flattens out on the snow and creates an evenly applied pressure to the edges. This camber profile provides explosive pop and response and is good for all types of riding. The Rocker profile has become extremely popular among freestyle riders and powder-hounds alike. This profile is the exact opposite of a traditional camber. It consists of a single central contact point that when weighted, flexes to create less edge contact on the tip and tail for easy pivoting action and all-day playfulness.
The rocker is also a more forgiving camber style when landing spins, jibs and other tricks. Less edge contact means less hang up on the lips and landings. A Flat board profile is another great option for progressive riders. The completely flat shape is implemented from near the tip to near the tail and is a versatile design. This profile has the forgiveness and butter-like characteristics of a rocker board, but with precise edging capabilities similar to that of a traditional camber.
This camber profile is ideal for freestyle riding and is usually found in the park or street. There are a variety of board profile combinations out there. Snowboard companies are doing more and more experimentation with the construction of modern snowboards. Each company has their own name for their snowboard profile combinations and each profile has its own specific purpose and function. Make sure to check out the manufacturers technical specifications for more details.
You never know, you could find a new favorite. Powder Camber Profile Shaped boards offer a great ride both in and out of powder. In powder the cambered mid section and tail can be pressed to lift the nose of the board even higher than it already is.
Powder Rocker combination board are great for doing powder butters and even riding switch in powder. Riding fast is a crucial component of a successful powder run, and Powder Flat combination board tend to float through snow while keeping the nose afloat and sinking the tail for epic slashes.
Most 3-Stage boards fit within the all-mountain freestyle and freestyle genre of snowboards. The flat stable zone in between the feet offers stability while carving or setting up for tricks, and the flat zones on the nose and tail offer a great ollie platform for ollieing off of lips and locking in presses. Flex is another important factor in determining the proper setup for your riding style. There are a couple different directions a board can flex in.
A longitudinal flex is a bend in the board along its length and an important factor in initiating turns and maneuvers. The second direction of flex is across the width of your board and is called torsional flex.
The torsional flex direction is a determining factor in the amount of edge hold a board has. There are several different varieties of flexibility, or softness, in the snowboards offered now days. Once again, it is personal preference, but below are a few guidelines to live by when deciding on a new board that has the right flex for you and your riding style. Freeride boards designed to man-handle the mountain and backcountry bowls are usually a bit stiffer than boards used in park or street setups.
However halfpipe riders often need a stiff board for stability at high speeds. The stiffer side-to-side flexing, or torsional flex, provides an insane amount of grip when carving turns at higher speeds. The stable resistance of a stiffer flexing board also helps keep your speed up so you can burn past all your buddies. Stiffer flex in a board is also good when looking for an added edge hold at higher speeds. It is also recommended that heavier riders utilize a slightly stiffer flex to prevent board wash-out or uncontrollable bails.
In general stiffer boards are designed for advanced riders that can manipulate the board in anyway they choose. Medium flexing boards are great for just about every riding type. Similar to the position of an all mountain snowboard , a medium flexing board encompasses all spectrums of the snowboarding world.
Medium flex ratings can be found in freeriding and freestyle snowboards. If you like powdered and also like cruising down groomers or like hitting larger jumps and the pipe a medium flexing board will be a great choice. If a board is too stiff it can be inoperable at low speeds, if a board is too soft it can wash out if you land a trick off center.
Choosing a medium flexing board will help you navigate any type of terrain. Boards made for freestyle riding tend to be on the softer side. Some all-mountain boards also feature a soft flex for a playful versatility. Soft flexing boards are ideal for tweaking tricks in the park and pressing handrails due to their ability to bend with ease. The extra ability to flex makes it easier to control your board at slower speeds for technical maneuvers.
A soft flex is not the most stable design for jetting down mountains at super high speeds, but can hold its own in park and street setups. Softer boards are also recommended for beginners and lighter weight riders. A soft flex is good for a beginner because it will help them start linking turns easier and will be a little more forgiving if they bail. Riders who are light for their snowboard size ranges will benefit from a softer board also. They will be able to bend the board easier, allowing them to perform properly.
Every board has a precisely calculated sidecut radius designed for a specific purpose and function. Deeper sidecuts, often depicted in a lower number of centimeters, are present on boards with narrower waists and have the ability to turn quicker and sharper with less effort.
Also, try snowboards of different sizes, shapes, flex, tech, etc. In addition, depending on your riding style, there are many other factors you got to take into account too, flex, shape, camber profile, your boots , etc. What if you found the board you are using is with a different length and width? Perhaps you can just rent one with a different length and see how it feels?! I had been using a cm board for three years then once I rented a and I discovered a whole new world!
Well, a tool is just a tool. You can use this contact form to get in touch. Again, sharing is caring! Enjoy the snow and the ride! What is your height?
What is your weight? What is your ability level? What is your riding style? What is your gender? What is your shoe size? Board Waist Width:. What we suggest: If you want more stability you can pick something even longer.
If you want more flexible you can pick something shorter. For freestyle riders we recommend a shorter board so it's more flexible, if you are more into flat tricks, you may want to pick a even shorter one, about cm less than an all mountain board. For freeriders we recommend a longer board because it's more stable, if you are very into carving chasing for speed, you can pick something even longer.
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