I am a female 5'5 and 140 ibs. I am looking at a board that is 133 cm. I have looked at size charts for boards and should get one that is around 140-150 cm. But i am not finding any boards on ebay with a good price at this size. Is it very important to meet your size requirment?
2006-11-06 09:03:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports
No, those are just general guidelines. However, a 133 would be very, very small for you. Board length is dependant more on weight than height. Ability and style of riding come into play as well. Generally speaking a shorter board is more manuverable but less stable and a longer board is less manuverable but more stable. Park riders like short boards and freeriders like longer boards. If you find that you like to ride really fast or in deeper snow, go longer. If you find that you like to ride slower, never hit the powder and like tighter turns then a shorter board will treat you right.
I wouldn't go any shorter than a 140 for you.
2006-11-06 09:18:19 · answer #1 · answered by Paul G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should most def. be on a larger board.... a 133 is something I would put a young kid onto. You need to take into account other factors as well. Depending on your own ability and what you want your board to do for you (i.e. park or carving, or a little of both???). If you want to spend time in the park you can go shorter. If you are very new to the sport, you can go with a shorter board as well.
When you go with a longer board you will tend to be able to go a bit faster (depending on the board). Because of your size and weight, you will bend a 133 too much, so you won't get as much speed as you would be able to in a lager sized board. In addition, you run the chance of breaking your board in much much sooner... especially if you buy it off ebay... you never know what you're gonna get.
I suggest going to you local snowboard specialty shop. They may have some deals, plus you usually end up with a warranty on the board (which is always a good thing). Even if you don't buy from them, they can help you figure out which board you need.
2006-11-07 14:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by smsherrick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The way I size my kids for a new board is to hold it up to them and if the board hits them on the nose I know that they will get at least two years out of the board. If you are finished growing you should have a board that hits you about the same,some were below the eyes and above the shoulder line. If the board is to small you will be to heavy for the board and wont get the best ride out of it. I would not recommend a 133cm when you need a 145-150 just Waite and the right board will come along
2006-11-06 17:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by marblehound2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Size of board is VERY IMPORTANT. Not just length but Width as well.
I would say a length of 145 - 151 cm. I got these figures from Frosty Rider's snowboard size calculator at
http://frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm
It is hands down the best calculator on the web. It calculates rider height, weight, sex, boot size, style, and ability.
2006-11-06 22:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Danno_D_Manno 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should follow the recommended sizing chart so you won't start with the "wrong" board. Imagine having to re-learn once you get the right board.
2006-11-06 17:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by gandalf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want such a short board??? im 5ft5 124Lb and ride a 155 & 159. Ride fast and hard!! no jib park here big mt only
2006-11-07 19:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by bandit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well whatever you do dont buy one that is too big cause you will be hating yourself all day on the mountain for not being ably to carve those tight turns and pull those 360s. if you cant find your size get a little bit smaller definatly not bigger trust me its not fun.
2006-11-10 11:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋