What size and type of board?

Question

Greetings, I am looking for some help on what to look for in a board size and type more then brand. I just took one lesson and spend two days boarding with rental gear and had a blast. So I am a big time novice. My sons just started skiing and I want to keep up with them, but have a bad knee and can't take the twisting of skiis any more.

So to sum it up, I am 6', 210 pound beginner, that wants to keep up with some novice skiers, so basically easy down hill stuff. I looked at some boards, but was unsure what made a board good for one thing vs another, and if longer or shorter is good for learning.

Answer 1

I'm just recently learned about this--my son recently started boarding & loves it.  The size depends upon your weight. The heavier you are the longer it should be.  A knowledgeable sales person at the snow sport store should ask you how much you weigh.  The type dpends on your level of experience & you budget.

Answer 2

The size of board you get comes down to these factors your weight and the type of riding you want to do, and to a lesser extent your height and the level of riding you are at. The type of board id recommend you get is an All mountain board, these are the best type of boards for begineer riders as they can be used for all types of riding freestyle, freeriding and powder. For your weight and height a good size for an all mountain board for you would be around a 162. But as you are a begineer rider its better to go for a board on the small side as it will be easier to turn and learn on so i would say you could go down as low as a 158. Some good boards that would suit you are Forum Recom, Burton Clash, Gnu Carbon High Beam, K2 Select, Nitro Revolt. If you have largish feet you may find you need a wide board if so check these out Burton Bullet, Nitro Revolt Wide, Ride Fleetwood. All these boards ive listed are entry level so they are easy to ride and learn the basics on but are still progressive enough to last you a while. Hope this helps, Good luck with the riding.

Answer 3

longer boards for riding

shorter for tricks

Answer 4

the basic measurement for snowboard length is between your nose and your chin. go to a local ski and board shop and tell them your interested in buying a board and they help to tell you more specifically what brand of board you'll want etc.

Answer 5

I'd go with a shorter board, probably around 154.  This will help you learn control first and you won't go so fast since the board is smaller.  Still, a 154 isn't a "tiny" board so you'll gain valuable experience in carving and especially in stopping - the most important part of snowboarding!

Also, your boot size will make a big difference.  Be sure to get a board that is wide enough to allow you a comfortable stance without your toes or heel hanging too far over either edge.  You don't want your bindings angled drastically, and you don't want your foot dragging against the ground before your edge gets a chane to dig in.

Answer 6

I am about 5' 4" and I'm riding a 150. so you would be good at around the 160-168 mark. The longer the board you have, the more speed you wil be able to assume, and the shorter the board you have, the more it will be good for freestyle as in jumps and rails. the bigger name boards are usualy more money, but you will still be able to find some boards around the $200 mark, if not possible lower if your lucky. So if your still a begginner it might still not  be the worst choice to rent to make sure you really love that sport, but although it costs alot, it's a fun thing to do. Sorry if i wasn't much of a help...