What length snowboard should i get?

Question

I am 6'3 and 180 lbs and i want to use the board for all mountain.

Answer 1

A general rule is between your chin and nose, but that is just a general rule if you are height / weight proportionate. More correctly, it depends on your weight and what kind of riding you are going to do.

Most manufacturers list weight ranges for each size within a particular model so check those when shopping for a new board. Where do you like to ride? A shorter board will be easier to make quick turns in the park but won't ride as nice at higher speeds out on the runs.

Try this great snowboard size calculator on the web that also gives recommendations:

http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm

A rough guess for your height (if you are height / weight proportionate) would be a 161cm.

Also, if you have size 11 or larger, you will probably need a "wide" board - you don't want your toes and heels to drag when turning. If you are right at size 11, put your boots on the board and see how far they hang over. You can get bindings with "lifters" built in that lift your boot higher off the board and prevent your boot from touching in most conditions.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Typically, I have always heard that you the length of your board to be between your chin and your nose.

Get a measuring device, and find out those numbers and pick a board out that's in between.

Answer 3

I have heard that you want a board that mesasures between your collarbones and your chin, in your case i'd say a 169 or so, but to each man his own. As a tall guy you probably have larger feet so you're going to want a wideboard too.

Answer 4

A 16x. I'm about 5'8" and I'm gonna be riding a 155/8 this season so...I'll say about a...168ish? I'm probably off by a few cm's though...