what size snowboard should I look into getting?

[skim milk]

155 mid too wide for me?

I weigh 150lb and 5'10

The snowboard description is
Shape: Twin tip, Ride type: Freestyle, Rider weight range: 145-220 lbs


Also, what are some good trustworthy names to buy products of

 

[NutBucket]

155 is the length, not the width Reputable brands include Ride, Burton, K2, ... (off the top of my head).

EDIT: Length in cm. The board should come up above the chin and below the nose, at least that's what I've been told.

 

[damonpip]

Netbucket's advice is good. If possible, I'd try to rent or test a few different sizes to see which I like best.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: damonpip
Netbucket's advice is good. If possible, I'd try to rent or test a few different sizes to see which I like best.

Hey! My name isn't Netbucket!!! At any rate, I just find it funny since I've never actually been snowboarding. I do plan on going next month tho. I've just been helping my gf get stuff; gloves, jacket, helmet, boots and goggles.

 

[OOBradm]

it depends on what you plan on doing with your snowboard.

"freestyle" is a word which means the board will be more flexible, and are meant to be short
they are for doing tricks and stuff off of jumps

"freeride" means going down the hill straight.
they are usually longer, stiffer boards.


if your not sure what your looking for, rule of thumb is that if your board has its tail on the floor, its nose should come between your chin and eye level.

 

[mugs]

Since you obviously don't know anything about snowboarding, maybe you ought to rent this year so you can try out different sized boards and find what you like best.