Snowboard SummaryThe first thing to consider when getting a new board is the width of the board. If you have a size 10.5 foot or bigger, you should go with a wide board (you need a waist of ~255mm and up to prevent toe drag). As a rule of thumb, size boards up by how much you weigh, not how tall you are:
- 144= 70-120 lbs
- 148= 75-125 lbs
- 151= 100-150 lbs
- 154= 115-165 lbs
- 158= 130-180 lbs
- 162= 140-190 lbs
- 166= 160-210+ lbs
If you want a more maneuverable board for park and pipe, size your board down, and if you want more of a free ride board, go with a slightly bigger board. However, most people will want to be right in the middle of one of the above weight ranges.
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