Traynor2501

Alrighty then... I've Seven people now asking what type of snowboard they should get and all that fun shit when people think you're knowledgeable... the only problem is that three of them are Koreans who are a lot lighter and shorter then me. is there a size chart that I find online or what not so that I can point out to them why weight is so much more important then height?

Some of the harder ones that I'm confused with are like this one korean he's 5'4" and 110lbs... How in the hell? I'm thinking like 142-145ish is that too small? Its shit like that I need a little help with.

Thanks for the help ya'll have gave me so far.

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Snowolf

There are a lot of charts and calculators out there. Most go off a rider`s height which is bogus. Tell your freinds the reason why you go by weight is because the board could care less about height, but weight directly effects how it will perform. Weight affects flex, camber, torsional flex rebound etc. The only time height is a factor is if a person is really out of the normal range like your 5`7"" 110 pound beanpole there. He might need a bit longer board than is ideal for his weight, simply because a board that short would not allow him to place his bindings far enough apart. Riding conditions and skill also plays a huge part. Always use weight as your reference point, then adjust for unusual height/weight ratios or task specific reasons such as choosing a very long board for strictly pow or a short one to learn spins and jibbing.

I tried on my nephew`s 149 and I am a 6 foot, 180 pound guy....that board was super unresponsive, but I sure could spin the thing easily...

Of all the calculators out there, I found this to be about the most "in the ball park" it also has a board suggestion that is kind of helpfull. It is kind of fun to throw around some numbers and see what you get. It was real acurate for me.

Snowboard Sizing Guide, Size Calculator

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Tim

That calculator seems ok. I'm 6' and 175lbs, it recommended a 160 for freestyle/freeride.

I currently have a 158 Ride Nation that I've ridden for the last few years. I do mixed riding and have sometimes felt it's too long. I've been looking at 156 all-around type boards that I will be able to move around quicker. I'm wondering if this is a good move?? I feel that the longer board isn't really needed around here because it's very rare that I ride on real powder.

PaoloSmythe

hhmmmm, i like that calculator too

for me, it said 'Paolo! you sure do know your onions!'

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Traynor2501

Awesome sauce Thanks guys I appreciate the help...

That calculator says 142ish I was thinking like 151 and below? Would that be correct?

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Oh for godsake its snowing outside... can't we pause this fight and go ride a little?

162 '08 Neversummer Heritage
^^ '08 Flow NXT FX ^^

boarder

6'2''/3'' ish 164 wide board.

from what i've seen though ya don't have to be precise it has alot to do w/ what you ride, if your in the powder ya want a slightly bigger board if your in the park flippin around and such you'll want a slightly smaller one

swmike

right, your board could care less about height - but your body, at it's height, cares about the boards length. Start with the calculated recommendations and go up/down based on skill (smaller for beginner) and riding style.

conradg_7

when picking your board how does weight affect i have heard alot of people say it about your weight and not about you height???