How to determine the right size snowboard

There is a huge variety of snowboards, so it is extra important to know what suits you best. From different shapes, flexibilities to even profiles. The choice of board you make is very important, and to start with that you need to know your size.

How long should my snowboard be?

The right snowboard length depends mainly on your weight, and then on your riding style. As a quick check, the board often reaches somewhere between your chin and nose when stood upright next to you.

• Freestyle: usually a bit shorter for easier turns and spins.
• All-mountain: your “baseline” length for a balanced mix of control and stability.
• Freeride: usually a bit longer for more float in powder and stability at speed.

Size chart snowboards

There is a simple trick you can use to determine your size, but of course there are many other factors that play a role. In general, you can assume that the length of a snowboard between shoulder height and nose height is good. If you want a specific type of snowboard, or, if your bodyweight is lighter/heavier than average your size may differ. In the YouTube video on the right Björn will explain some more about the different type of boards, and below you can see a simple explanation of how to measure your snowboard size. Beneath that you will find the size charts.