I need help for sizing my first snowboard!?

Question

Okay im kind of a weird size...im 6'0, 130 pounds (really skinny i know :) and a size 11 boot, i dont do skate boarding or skiing or any other kind of sport like that, though i am fairly athletic ive played competetive basketball, football, track, and baseball all my life. I looked at other websites and they recommend anything from a 146-161 which i think is too big of a gap if some one could help me with this and tell me the advantages of going small opposed to tall thatd be great!

Answer 1

152 - 156 depending on where/how you ride.

154 would be a good all-round size for your weight.

smaller - generally more fun, easier to press and distribute pressure, easier to spin, better for freestyle.

bigger - more float in powder, more stable at high speeds, better for carving and freeriding.

depending on what boots, you may need to consider a mid-wide. you should be fine on most boards with size 11, but just make sure the board isnt too narrow. look for a waist width over 250mm.

p.s. dont listen to the people who say your board should come between chin and nose or whatever. load of c**p. height has very little to do with what size you should ride, it is your weight that determines what size you should be on.

Answer 2

First time you want it up to your collarbone, the shorter the board the easier it is to control.  The longer the board the faster you go but for a first time you want it short and for wide, your first time it shouldn't matter since you're probably not going to be doing some serious carving (turning).  Have fun though and don't be discouraged with the difficulty.  Snowboarding is hard to learn but easy to master.

Answer 3

Normally you go with the length first. Since you don't weigh as much as most people your height you should get a softer more flexible board so you can flex it when you need to. If you pick a board for just for your height without considering the affect your lighter weight has you'll end up with a board that won't feel as lively because you won't have the weight to make it flex like it should. Park boards tend to be softer so I'd recommend you go for a park style board chosen for your height. About a 155-157cm. I love Nitro boards so be sure to check them out.

Answer 4

If you can swing it rent a board for a day or two and try out different sizes that way.  You probably want it to come up to your chin, maybe a little shorter than that.

Since you're so light it's probably better to go for a shorter board because it'll be less stiff than a longer board which will make it easier for you especially since you're a beginner.

Answer 5

A snowboard really doesn't know how tall you are - weight matters more when choosing a size but it is a combination of both. Try this snowboard size calculator which also give board suggestions:

http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-gui...

This says about 150 which I agree with - 160 would be correct for your height but that is WAY too long. The 150 would be nice in the park - mabe a little longer if you are riding the groomed slopes or powder or you are still growing.

Good Luck

Answer 6

If its ur first time, u want the boards front tip to be at ur chin/collarbone. I would recommend  around 156-160. Have fun, its a real blast out there. careful on ur toeside though, it wil get caught very easy on any little rut sticking out of the snow.