Your weight is the most important factor in determining board length. Having a board that cooperates with your body weight will allow you to ride your best and not have to worry about losing control. If a heavier rider gets a board that is too short, the board tends to get loose and less controllable at higher speeds. A board that is too soft and short can also result in over-flexing and possible wipe-outs. It can go the other way as well. A lighter rider who gets too long of a deck will have a tough time maneuvering and flexing the board.
There are some cases when riding style comes into play where it is acceptable to size down your board for a lighter setup and added mobility to help throw down those cool tricks. Freestyle riders who spend most of their time in the park or in the street tend to use sized-down boards for a more skate-inspired style and feel.
If you’re on the heavier side, or looking to just ride powder, or both, scaling your board up a bit may also be appropriate. A slightly longer board will help you keep that nose above the snow line, allowing you to float across the fluff at faster speeds. A longer board will also provide a stiffer board response for added stability
| Rider Weight | Snowboard Size |
|---|---|
| <80 lbs | 90-135 cm |
| 80-110 lbs | 135-146 cm |
| 110-120 lbs | 142-148 cm |
| 110-120 lbs | 144-149 cm |
| 130-140 lbs | 146-152 cm |
| 140-150 lbs | 148-154 cm |
| 150-160 lbs | 151-156 cm |
| 160-170 lbs | 152-158 cm |
| 170-180 lbs | 153-159 cm |
| 180-190 lbs | 155-161 cm |
| 190-200 lbs | 157-163 cm |
| 200-210 lbs | 158-165 cm |
| >210 lbs | 159-168 cm |
Boot Size Conversion
Extrapolate half sizes accordingly. Alpine boots are often 0.5 to 1 size smaller than shoe size for a more snug fit.
| MEN | WOMEN | MONDO | EURO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 8 | 15 | 25 | |
| Kids 9 | 16 | 26 | |
| Kids 10 | 17 | 27 | |
| Kids 11 | 17.5 | 28 | |
| Kids 12 | 18.5 | 29 | |
| Kids 13 | 19.5 | 30.5 | |
| Kids 13.5 | 20 | 31 | |
| 1 | 20.5 | 32 | |
| 2 | 21 | 33 | |
| 3 | 21.5 | 34 | |
| 4 | 5 | 22 | 35 |
| 4.5 | 5.5 | 22.5 | 36 |
| 5 | 6 | 23 | 36.5 |
| 6 | 7 | 24 | 38 |
| 7 | 8 | 25 | 39 |
| 8 | 9 | 26 | 40.5 |
| 9 | 10 | 27 | 42 |
| 10 | 11 | 28 | 43 |
| 11 | 12 | 29 | 44.5 |
| 12 | 30 | 45.5 | |
| 13 | 31 | 47 | |
| 14 | 32 | 48 |