snowboarding!?

Question

i'm a women.
i want to get a board but.. how are they soppose to fit? (in height)


thanks mucho!

Answer 1

A general rule of thumb for sizing a board is between your chin and nose, but that is only if you are height / weigth proportionate. The main factor in sizing a board is really weight and where you prefer to ride (freestyle/park or freeride/cruising). Try using this snowboard calculator:

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

This will also give you suggestions on possible models that might suit your size and riding preference.

If you are just learning to ride, I highly suggest learning on a board with a little bit of setback (bindings to the rear of the board) which means an All Mountain board or a Freeride board.

My personal favorite brands are Ride, K2, and Burton (Freeride boards). If you are going to get a Freestyle board, maybe Forum, Lib Tech or K2.

Good Luck

Answer 2

The important measurement in snowboard sizing is weight. Each board size is going to have a weight range, i.e. 80lbs to 140lbs. If you're just starting out, and are not growing in height or weight, try to fall in the middle of the weight range. A shorter board, and therefor one that you're at the end of the weight range, is going to be a better board for freestyle/park/pipe, since it will turn quicker, but it won't glide as fast, and won't float as well in deep snow/powder. A longer board, one that you're at the bottom of the weight range, is better for freeride/all mountain, since it float better on unpacked snow and thereby go faster.

I would recommend going into your local shop and finding someone on the floor who knows what they are talking about, and picking their brain to find out what board THEY would recommend for you.