Does snowboard size go by weight or height?
It used to be that the length of a snowboard was simply decided on your height. If the snowboard came roughly to your chin you were good to go. These days weight is more important than height when deciding your snowboard’s length. Heavier riders need longer snowboards, whilst lighter riders need shorter snowboards.
How long is a 155 snowboard?
This guide is meant to help ease the stress and teach you what you need to know in order to make your snowboard buying experience 100% epic….SNOWBOARD SIZE CHART.
| Rider Weight | All Mountain Length (CM) | Freestyle Length (CM) |
|---|---|---|
| 145-170 lbs (66-77 kg) | 156 | 151 |
| 160-190 lbs (73-86 kg) | 160 | 155 |
| 175-205 lbs (79-93 kg) | 163 | 158 |
Is it easier to ride a longer or shorter snowboard?
The waist width is the width of the snowboard at its narrowest point. The effective edge is shorter than the snowboard length. A longer effective edge will add stability and a shorter effective edge makes your snowboard feel looser and easier to turn.
What happens if I’m too heavy for my snowboard?
If you are too heavy for the board (i.e. the board is too short for your weight) then the board will flex more than it should. If you are too light for the board (i.e. the board is too long for your weight) you won’t be applying enough pressure to make the board flex how it should.
How long is a 158 snowboard?
Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height
| Rider Height (ft/in) | Rider Height (cm) | Snowboard Size (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 6′ | 183cm | 156-162 |
| 6’1″ | 185cm | 157-163 |
| 6’2″ | 188cm | 158-166 |
| 6’3″ | 191cm | 159-167 |
What happens if a snowboard is too long?
The wrong size board could make your board harder to control than it should be, hindering your improvement as a rider. A board that is too long becomes difficult to manouvre, too short and it will become unstable to ride as your speed gets higher.