{"id":54310,"date":"2022-01-12T11:27:01","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T10:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=54310"},"modified":"2023-07-04T16:06:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T14:06:01","slug":"what-size-snowboard-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/what-size-snowboard-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Snowboard Do I Need? The Ultimate Sizing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re new to snowboarding, you might not be aware that there are different board sizes you can choose from. You may be wondering.<\/strong>.. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What size snowboard do I need? <\/strong><\/li>
  2. How do I decide which board size is best suited for me? <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re asking yourself these questions, then you\u2019ve come to the right place! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We asked our team for some advice to guide you in finding your perfect board size. We\u2019ll be covering the basics as well as width, camber (shape), flex and what snowboard is best for your level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Read on to find out more\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    There are quite a few factors to take into consideration when choosing a snowboard size. Read our guide to find out what they are! Photo credit: Federico Persiani<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    The basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Generally, smaller snowboards are easier to manoeuvre, allowing you to carve smaller turns. Longer snowboards, on the other hand, will be harder to control when going slow but will be more stable at high speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For beginners, the rule of thumb when choosing a snowboard is that it should come up to anywhere in between your chin and your nose when held up against the body. However, it might be wise to take other factors into consideration\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nowadays, manufacturers create many different snowboard shapes and sizes, with different levels of flexibility, widths, camber, and so on. While a wider variety of boards means greater accessibility and more space for pros to experiment, it also means that despite being the right length, some boards might not be the best-suited size for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So how do I find my snowboard size?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Firstly, you should consider your weight, height and ability when selecting your board, as these will change what you should be looking for in terms of board size. The main criteria you should initially keep in mind include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n