what size snowboard should i buy?

Question

okay so im 5'5" and weigh like 125-130 what size snowboard should i buy, and idk if this would make a difference but i switch from regular to goofy(so what type is best) and my shoe size is 7.5-8

Answer 1

I would actually disagree that anything over 150 would be too much for a beginner. Your actually best doing demo's to find the right board for you. I would actually recommend a 146-148. I ride a 150 and actually downsized to from a 154 to a 150 because I found I got much better control with just that little subtle change. At 5'4 but built bigger than average required a board with stiff flex. The chin rule is some applicable but you really should look at the over flex of the board. The longer the board the harder the control(for a beginner) and the shorter the board the easier to control. Make sure you find the right flex. Obviously a woman who is bigger would require a stiffer flex for better control. You would sit well on average... None of this really matters more than your boots. You can have a kick *** board but if your boots suck then it won't matter.

Answer 2

it would make sense to get something in the early 150s (150-155).

do you mean you do the falling leaf (one foot down hill, stop, other foot down hill, stop, etc.), or that you can use both ways equally (like use you're toe edge and do tricks etc. equally with both), by swithcing from normal to goofy?

if you're doing the falling leaf, get like a 150-153, because shorter boards are better for beginners, also get an all round board so you can figure out what you really like to ride.

if you can use your toe edge and such equally on both, get a 153-155, because you're advanced enough to have a slightly longer board, and a true twin tip might work well for you, because it wont matter which foot is downhill and its better for tricks

Answer 3

waht iisa said with the exception that it should be closer to 148 and not 153 because im 5'10" 125lbs and i ride a 153 so just be aware and either try out a friends board or do a demo but demo's cost money while borrowing from a friend doesn't

Answer 4

Anything between a 148-153 would be a good size for you based on your height, weight and level of riding.

Answer 5

I would use a 146'' to a 148''. I weigh the same as you and i'm the same height as you too. I use a shorter board because it's easier to stop and turn, quickly.

Answer 6

Get something it fairly isn't any taller than his chin it is going to probable be someplace between a a hundred and forty-147... i could advise a Burton board and bindings, each and all of the boards and bindings i offered, which comprise my first, have been Burton never had any lawsuits with any of my boards and that they have got all lasted me a solid volume of time aside from my park board that in simple terms final quite decrease than a million season in spite of the incontrovertible fact that it didnt smash cuz of the defective production it replaced into becuase the way I rode. i could advise the Burton Punch in a hundred forty five... THey run for extra or less 230. solid beginner board at will final him for a season possibly 2 until he grows out of it. The smaller the board is extra effective first of all becuase its much less puzzling to regulate u wont choose as plenty attempt to whip it around. i could say bypass with the Burton Freestyle Jr bindings yet they wont be mandatory and that they run for seventy 5 so my suggestion could be to bypass to the keep and verify some out... u wont ought to spend too plenty esp cuz hes a beginner.. does he like Step in bindings or strap in... bypass verify otu the shops and notice what he likes.. u can get a solid pair for decrease than and around 50 greenbacks and that they'll extra advantageous than paintings for him.. yet undergo in strategies if u get step-in bindings u additionally could desire to get particular boots for those step ins.. so while he does settle directly to get new bindings he additionally needs to get new boots

Answer 7

Check out this site:

http://www.burton.com/ProductChooser.aspx

It only has burton products on it, but it will give you a pretty good starting point!