1. Women's Snowboard Sizing Chart

While snowboarding is all about breaking the rules, selecting your snowboard setup is one thing that should be done right. At The House Boardshop, we want to help you find the gear made for you and your specific riding habits.

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Contents.Snowboard SizingThrough years of experience, snowboarders have developed many ways to find the size snowboard they think may be correct. Some still use the traditional sizing method of standing a board up on end and measuring to their chin and others by using various snowboard sizing calculators and formulas. While there is accuracy to these methods, they do not always cover all of the important factors involved when choosing a. Your Board Length Should Be:The following information and snowboard sizing charts are meant to be used as a guideline to decide on a board that is best for you based on various measurements. The truth is, everyone is different and we all have our own expectations when choosing a snowboard. So peep the information below but don’t forget to also think for yourself. Board Length by WeightYour weight is the most important factor in determining board length.

Having a board that cooperates with your body weight will allow you to ride your best and not have to worry about losing control. If a heavier rider gets a board that is too short, the board tends to get loose and less controllable at higher speeds.

A board that is too soft and short can also result in over-flexing and possible wipe-outs. It can go the other way as well. A lighter rider who gets too long of a deck will have a tough time maneuvering and flexing the board.There are some cases when riding style comes into play where it is acceptable to size down your board for a lighter setup and added mobility to help throw down those heavy ass tricks. Freestyle riders who spend most of their time in the park or in the street tend to use sized-down boards for a more skate-inspired style and feel.If you’re on the heavier side, or looking to just ride powder, or both, scaling your board up a bit may also be appropriate. A slightly longer board will help you keep that nose above the snow line, allowing you to float across the fluff at faster speeds.

A longer board will also provide a stiffer board response for added stability.Check out the chart below, it’s a guide to the average snowboard length required for a given rider’s weight. It’s also always a good idea to read the manufacturer’s specifications for each deck because every board is designed for specific functions and each model can vary greatly. Snowboard Size Chart Rider Weight (lb)Rider Weight (kg)Snowboard Size (cm)80 or less36 or less90-6-10-2-14-30-6-13-50-1-13-70-3-12-90-7-11-10 and up95 and up159-168Board Length by HeightHeight is probably the first measurement that comes to mind when thinking of choosing a snowboard length, but it might not be the best sizing method on its own. Even so, people have been sizing snowboards by height alone since the beginning and will probably continue to do so forever. There are several methods of sizing snowboards by height that have developed over the years. We have provided you with a few of the more common options below.Using the traditional method, some believe a shorter board for your size range should come up between your collar bone and your chin when the board is stood on end.

These shorter length boards are good for beginners and freestyle riders. A longer board could reach from your nose to just over your head. The longer length boards are good for powder and high speed. These are very vague guidelines to live by and not as accurate as some of the other methods available, but still a solid rule of thumb that many riders like to implement into their board buying decision.Some snowboarders like to use snowboard sizing calculators.

Since most snowboarders ride a board that is 85% to 92% of their own body height, plugging a couple numbers into a simple formula can tell you the board length that might fit you best. The formula is as follows: Your Height (in inches) X 2.54 X 0.88 = Your Recommended Board Length. While this formula may seem like the absolute answer because it involves numbers, math and a bit of homework, it doesn’t mean you’re stuck with the number you get as a result.

It is really meant to be used as a starting point when picking out a new deck.So height is an important variable, but don’t forget to factor in your weight, riding style and the manufacturer’s tech specs for each board as well. With that said, use the chart below as a guide to find the average snowboard length required for a given rider’s height. Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height Rider Height (ft/in)Rider Height (cm)Snowboard Size (cm)3’7″109cm90-1054’1″124cm110-1204’6″137cm115-1304’10”147cm125-1355’1″155cm130-1405’3″160cm135-1455’4″163cm140-1505’5″165cm145-1525’6″168cm148-1535’7″170cm150-1555’8″173cm152-1555’9″175cm153-1575’10”178cm154-1595’11”180cm155-1606′183cm156-1626’1″185cm157-1636’2″188cm158-1666’3″191cm159-1676’4″193cm160-170Snowboard WidthA key measurement in board sizing that often gets over-looked is the width of the board. The width of a snowboard is usually measured at the board’s narrowest point (usually the center of the board) and should correspond directly to your boot size.

Typically, your snowboard boots should hang over the edges of your board just slightly; with too much or too little you could have some trouble. A board’s waist width is important for two big reasons: achieving maximum edge control and avoiding toe and heel drag.If your snowboard is too narrow for your, a loss of edge control is certain to happen by means of toe and heel drag. Toe and heel drag is bad news, not only will this problem slow you down – it could also cause you to bail. Yes, minor toe and heel drag is manageable, but if you’re setting up for a trick and happen to snag your toes or heels on the lip of a kicker or edge of a feature, it’s probably not going to end well.While width is important, getting a wider board to eliminate the above issues is not always the best answer. Sometimes it is just a matter of adjusting the angle of your bindings, trying bindings with the ability to raise your toes above the edge of your board, or getting boots with the smallest footprint available.Snowboard Size by Ability Level BeginnerIf you’re still learning how to link turns, you’re a beginner.

Beginners should abide by the standard weight, length, and width requirements for snowboards, but you might want to check out some softer boards on the shorter side of your size range.A softer board can help get beginners down the hill quicker by flexing softer. This allows you to have more control over the board with less effort. Stiffer boards require a bit more muscle and exertion, and learning how to ride is already tough enough. It is possible for a board to be too soft. Too soft of a board can actually decrease your ability – the key is finding a balance between flex and stability.As for length, a board on the lower end of your size range will allow you to maneuver the board easier and can also help you link those turns fluently. Scaling down the size of your board will give you more control by slightly slowing you down too. It won’t affect your ability to keep up with your friends necessarily; it just gives you a little extra time to regain control before taking a nasty spill into the woods.Remember, you’ll still want to get a board that is in your size and weight range.

Be sure to check out the technical specifications for each board because it varies from company to company, model to model, and year to year. And don’t forget to factor in your personal preference, which is important when developing your style of shred. IntermediateIt’s been a couple seasons now and you’re ready for more. You ride the tow-ropes like a champ, ollie the “closed run” ropes for freshies, and have made friends with all the locals. As an intermediate rider, you can now start to hone-in your skills towards a style of riding you like best.

Choosing Snowboard length was traditionally considered to be as simple as the length from the ground to your chin. This will sometimes be the right length snowboard but only coincidentally.Snowboard technology over the years have left this technique obsolete and there a few factors that influence the length of a board, namely:. Weight. Riding Style. Ability Level; and.

HeightWeightWeight is the most important factor in determining the length of the board – the weight of the rider, is certainly more important than the height of the rider. Why is weight the most important factor?Snowboards are designed with a certain flex in mind. However that flex is also influenced by the weight of the rider.

If you are too heavy or too light compared to the weight the board was designed for, the flex won’t behave in the way it was designed to – and the way you were told it should when you bought it.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.So try to be within the weight range for any given board. Then you can take into account other factors. A lot of snowboard manufacturers will release the weight range for each size of a particular board.A good first step is to fit within that range. The range is usually quite high so we need some other factors to narrow it down a bit to get a more accurate length. Snowboard Companies that show Recommended Weight RangesThe Table below shows some of the major snowboarding brands and which do and don’t, to the best of my knowledge, provide weight ranges. If you know of any others just leave a comment below and I’ll add it to the table.UPDATE: This table was updated April 26, 2019. When I first published this table (late 2014) there were 5/15 that didn’t publish weight ranges.

Now it’s just 2/18, so a vast majority now do. It’s not necessary to be right in the middle of the recommended weight range. For example if the range is 110 – 150lbs you don’t have to be 130lbs!Weight recommendations are helpful, but I would consider them to be general guidelines and not hard and fast rules. Often weight recommendations cover a wide range so aren’t that accurate and brands can change these, year to year, without any real changes to a board.Typically these days weight recommendations are based on your weight without gear.

It used to be based on weight with gear but this has changed. And this makes sense as you are less likely to know what you weight fully loaded with gear.Note: As you can see in the table above, not all manufacturers release weight range information and they don’t take height into account at all. There are tables further down this post which should help you to get a good idea of the best size for your height and weight.

Ability LevelThe ability level of the rider can also influence the length of the board. This is pretty easy though. Generally speaking if you are a beginner then go with a shorter board (3-5cm shorter). Anyone intermediate and up should not take ability level into account when determining length.A longer board is more difficult to control. Therefore beginners are often recommended to choose a slightly shorter board than a more advanced rider might go with. Riding StyleBesides influencing factors such as flex of board, set back of stance etc, the rider’s style can also influence the length of board that he/she chooses to ride.This is also pretty basic though – if you are a freestyle rider then go between 3 and 6 centimetres shorter (depending on preference) and if you are only into free-riding then go a 2-4cm longer (again this will also depend on preference and some rider’s like to go more or less extreme than this).The length sizing tables further down in this post will show the length for an all-mountain rider. Take off 3-6cm for a freestyle board and add 2-4cm for a freeride board.If you’re not exactly sure of your style you can check out the article at the following link.HeightWhilst definitely not as important as weight, height is still somewhat of a factor – partly because a taller rider will weigh more than a shorter rider (with the same build).

But also because the taller rider will typically have a wider stance (though not always).If a tall rider ends up on a board that’s too short for their stance width, then either they won’t be able to set their stance width as wide as they would like – or they will be at the widest possible stance and that may not be the best position on the board for them.In the same vane, a shorter rider may end up not being able to go as narrow as they would like on a longer board – or they might end up feeling like they have too much board outside the inserts. The Length ChartsThe tables below show estimates for board length based on height and weight. Once you have found that, you have found what we can call the “standard length”. From this you should adjust the length for style preference (and ability level if you are a beginner).This might be the same as the standard length or different depending on style and ability.

This is what I like to call your “real length”.I like to then choose a range of heights that I am happy with so that I can have the option of a wider range of boards and a couple of centimetres either way isn’t going to affect my riding in any noticeable way. Choosing Your LengthRight, let’s check out the charts below.I consider the standard length to be the “ all-mountain” “non beginner” length of board. For example if the length in the chart according to your height and weight is 160cm then this is your length if you are an intermediate or above all-mountain rider.So for example if you’re a freestyle rider you might take 3-6cm off that and go with a 154-157cm board. If you are a beginner you might go with a 155-157 and if you are a dedicated free-rider then you might bump it up to 162, 163 or 164.Go through the charts below and select the table that fits your height and then scan across until you find your weight.For example, I am 6 foot tall and weigh 180lbs ( 81kg). So I find myself on the table and find my “standard length” to be 161cm. I am not a beginner – however I do lean towards freestyle riding so I take 3-6cm off and find my “length range” to be 155-158cm. However I am not a purely freestyle rider – probably a 60% park, 40% downhiller – so I go with the higher end of the range there – 158cm (see how it can be very preferential).So with my real length at 158cm I now consider any board that is 157-159cm because 1cm either way won’t be noticeable – but will widen the range of boards I can choose from.

YOUTH TABLE Men’s TablesWomen’s TablesKeep in mind that this is a rough guide and if you can find the suggested weight range for the particular board that you are interested in then this is a good gauge too. The above table should find a size that fits somewhere in that range. What Next?Now that you’ve hopefully figured out your length range, it’s time to find out some other aspects to get you on your perfect board. Check out the following to find a good snowboard width range and to find a board that will suit the way you like to ride and where you like to ride.Already know your width and style, then check out our Top 10 Snowboard Lists, which are organized by style of board (e.g. Beginner, all-mountain, freestyle, freeride etc). What Length do you ride?I always keen to learn other rider’s set-ups.

Women's Snowboard Sizing Chart

Please feel free to leave a comment below with the length board you ride, plus your height, weight and riding style.Any other comments or questions always welcome too.