How many cm long should a snowboard be for a 5'11" male?

[imported_Tomato]

What size board would be good for a male 5'11", 175 lbs?

 

[MrChad]

What skill level?

 

[richardycc]

I think the rule of thumb is 100cm + 10cm for every feet of the boarder's height, so 151cm or shorter.

 

[imported_Tomato]

Originally posted by: MrChad
What skill level?

Beginner, his first time.

 

[neovan]

162

btw...i'm 5'9" and use a 158

 

[FreshFish]

I am about 5' 10" ish and I ride a 150 something (I think it might be in the mid 150's) ...I cant remember exactly, but round down if you need to, because a shorter board means better control.

 

[FoBoT]

six inches is average

 

[wfbberzerker]

ive heard rule of thumb is that it should go to about your chin.

 

[dbzwukan]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
six inches is average

:shocked::thumbsup:

 

[DBL]

The rule of thumb is based on weight and riding style not height. What's the riders skill level and preferred type of riding (i.e. freestyle, free-riding, carving)?

For instance, I'm 180lbs. I'd use a 161 for free-riding and a 154 or so for freestyle riding.

For a beginner @ 175lbs, I'd say rent a board in the 150-154 range. But it also depends on the board.

 

[Eli]

I thought this was going to be some naughty parody thread or something...

 

[PricklyPete]

I'm 6'5" and I own a 162cm board.

There is no hard rule. Shorter board...easier to manuver/learn. Long board...faster/more stable.

 

[aplefka]

So what would you recommend for a 6' 150 pounder?

 

[MazerRackham]

Originally posted by: PricklyPete
I'm 6'5" and I own a 162cm board.

There is no hard rule. Shorter board...easier to manuver/learn. Long board...faster/more stable.

I concur.

Nothing shorter than 130cm, and probably not longer than 165cm and he should be fine.

Are you buying or renting? If you're buying, I highly recommend Never Summer boards. They are NICE.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Tomato

Originally posted by: MrChad
What skill level?

Beginner, his first time.

then rent.

rent a few different boards to see how they feel.