Question for Snowboarding experts...

[gleong]

I've been snowboarding for that past few years, and feel it's about time I bought my own snowboard. The last few times i've rented, the length of the boards were around 154-156cm.

If I bought a 151cm board, is there a real noticeable difference from the 154cm length?

 

[duragezic]

Well, what is your height?

But regardless, from personal experience, I doubt you could feel a difference with a 154cm board. It will feel a little different but that happens with any new boad.... as long as it isn't ridiculously off from your height it should be fine.

 

[boyRacer]

It depends on what you want to do.

If you ride freestyle then you'll find it easier to do tricks on a shorter boards since its easier to swing around with.

If you're just a freerider, which is basically all-mountain... then you might find a longer board more suited for you.

I'm 5'9" and ride a 162 :Q ...some carving here and there and thats basically it.

How much do you weight BTW?

 

[gleong]

Thanks for the response. I'm 5'8'', 115lbs. Yes I know, I'm a beanpole.

I figure it won't make much of a difference, but I just want to be sure. This is a big purchase for me Don't want to end up buying another board next year.

 

[MikeMike]

it should be up to your nose.

MIKE

 

[m2kewl]

snowboard size is based on weight, not height!

depends what you want to do...

rails/tricks, get a shorter board. all-mountain/freeride, get a longer board

 

[boyRacer]

hmmm... 05 boards are out but some of you guys are planning a little too early eh?

its still 100F here and we probably won't see snow in 2 months or so.

 

[duragezic]

Well I'm heavier than you but shorter... a 151cm would seem like a good fit IMO... I wouldn't have qualms buying it, just get it and go out and have some fun!!!

 

[gleong]

I don't do any tricks/rails. I'm nowhere near good enough to do those. I'll probably look around some more, and if I have trouble finding another size, i'll go with the 151cm. Thanks for the help everyone!

I can't wait until the season starts.

 

[0roo0roo]

well there are like 3 types i think, ones for half pipes, medium size/width for general use, and long thin for carving.

 

[gleong]

Well, I don't do much freestyling/halfpipe/rails. I'm not quite that good, yet. At this point, all I do freeride, which is why i'm somewhat worried about getting a shorter board. But then again, it's 3cm...I just don't think that makes much of a difference.

 

[touchmyichi]

Don't be too paranoid about getting a board the right length. At only 5'7 or 5'8 (I need to measure myself) i'm doing a 151'. Just as long as it isn't dramatically longer.