I Know people ask ths question all the time but what size board would be right for me to start on?

Question

I am looking to start snowboarding this season. I am 6' 170 lbs. I am looking for a freeride board. What size or type of board should i get? Thanks alot.

do i need to worry about the stance setup, flex,or any other technicality?

Answer 1

Try this snowboard size calculator which will also give you some suggestions about what boards might be best for you:

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

For your size, I would say 160cm board. But make sure that it is wide enough for your foot size if you have size 11 or bigger.

My favorite brands for freeride are: Ride, K2, Burton

Good Luck

Answer 2

Somewhere between 158 and 161. If your feet are larger you'll want to get a wide board so your toes don't hang over the edge. Stiffer boards will blast through a lot of stuff, but the downside is they aren't very forgiving and can really bounce you around a bit.

Nitro is my personal favorite brand. They do tend to be stiff boards, but good quality and stable at speed. Check out their site, they have a size chart for each of their models.