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What size snowboard should I get?

The Snowboard Size Calculator helps you find your recommended snowboard based on your height, weight, shoe size, ability level.

Use Metric Units

Height*

5'3"

Weight*

135lb

What’s your shoe size?*

12.5(US)

Are you male or female?*

What is Your Ability Level?

What is Your Riding Style?

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Size Guide

The Snowboard Size Calculator takes your height, weight, shoe size, ability level, and riding preference and turns them into a recommended board length and width. Treat the result as a solid starting point, not a fixed answer. Riding style and personal preference still matter — some riders size up or down from what’s recommended once they’ve got a season or two of experience. If you’re unsure, get in touch and we’re happy to help.

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factors influncing snowboard size

Board Length by Weight

Your weight is an 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
manoeuvring and flexing the board.

Check out the chart below, it’s a guide to the average snowboard length required for a given rider’s weight.

Sizing Chart

Rider Weight (lb) Rider Weight (kg) Snowboard Size (cm)
80 or less 36 or less 90-135
80-110 36-50 135-146
110-120 50-54 142-148
120-130 54-59 144-149
130-140 59-63 146-152
140-150 63-68 148-154
150-160 68-73 151-156
160-170 73-77 152-158
170-180 77-82 153-159
180-190 82-86 155-161
190-200 86-91 157-163
200-210 91-95 158-165
210 and up 95 and up 159-168

Board Length by Height

Snowboard height is a starting point, not a hard rule: stood upright, the board should land somewhere between your chin and nose.

Shorter boards are easier to maneuver and better for beginners or park riders who want quick, tight turns. Longer boards are more stable at speed and float better in powder, making them better for freeriding and carving.

Your weight, riding style, and skill level should all adjust you up or down from that chin-to-nose baseline.

Sizing Chart

Rider Weight (lb) Rider Weight (kg) Snowboard Size (cm)
80 or less 36 or less 90-135
80-110 36-50 135-146
110-120 50-54 142-148
120-130 54-59 144-149
130-140 59-63 146-152
140-150 63-68 148-154
150-160 68-73 151-156
160-170 73-77 152-158
170-180 77-82 153-159
180-190 82-86 155-161
190-200 86-91 157-163
200-210 91-95 158-165
210 and up 95 and up 159-168

Snowboard Width

Board width matters most for your boot size. Too narrow and your toes or heels drag on turns; too wide and you lose power transfer to the edges. Here’s what width affects:

1. Edge Control
A board matched to your boot size lets you engage edges cleanly. Too narrow causes toe/heel drag; too wide dulls your turns.

2. Stability
The right width keeps you balanced at speed and through variable terrain. Too narrow feels twitchy; too wide is slow to switch edges.

3. Comfort
Wrong width forces awkward stances that tire out your ankles, knees, and hips over a full day.

4. Riding Style
Freestyle riders often size down slightly for quicker edge-to-edge transitions; powder riders size up for extra float.

5. Safety
Boot overhang catches snow and causes falls. Match width to your boot size to avoid it.

Match width to your boot size first, then adjust slightly based on riding style.

Sizing Chart

Rider Weight (lb) Rider Weight (kg) Snowboard Size (cm)
80 or less 36 or less 90-135
80-110 36-50 135-146
110-120 50-54 142-148
120-130 54-59 144-149
130-140 59-63 146-152
140-150 63-68 148-154
150-160 68-73 151-156
160-170 73-77 152-158
170-180 77-82 153-159
180-190 82-86 155-161
190-200 86-91 157-163
200-210 91-95 158-165
210 and up 95 and up 159-168

Riding Style

How you actually ride matters more than any spec sheet. Here’s what your riding style should drive:

1. Board Shape and Flex
Park and freestyle riders want a true twin shape with a soft, symmetrical flex for quick edge transitions and smooth landings. Freeride and all-mountain riders want a directional shape with stiffer flex for stability at speed.

2. Comfort and Control
A board matched to your style feels intuitive. Mismatched boards make basic moves harder than they need to be.

3. Terrain Fit
Powder days call for a wider, rockered board that floats. Groomers and carving call for a stiffer, more directional board that holds an edge.

4. Progression
The right board makes it easier to build skills, since you’re not fighting the equipment on top of learning the technique.

5. Enjoyment
A board suited to your style is simply more fun to ride, which is most of the point.

Identify the terrain you ride most, then pick shape and flex around that — not the other way around.

Sizing Chart

Rider Weight (lb) Rider Weight (kg) Snowboard Size (cm)
80 or less 36 or less 90-135
80-110 36-50 135-146
110-120 50-54 142-148
120-130 54-59 144-149
130-140 59-63 146-152
140-150 63-68 148-154
150-160 68-73 151-156
160-170 73-77 152-158
170-180 77-82 153-159
180-190 82-86 155-161
190-200 86-91 157-163
200-210 91-95 158-165
210 and up 95 and up 159-168

Men's Snowboard Width Chart

Men's Snowboard Width Chart Men's Boot Size (US)
Narrow 240-245 5-705
Regular 246-255 7-10.5
Mid-wide 255-259 9.5-11.5
Wide 260+ 10.5+

Women's Snowboard Width Chart

Board Waist Width (mm) Boot Size (US)
Narrow / Women's 225-235 Up to 6.0
Narrow / Women's 236-245 6.0 - 8.5
Regular 246-250 8.0 - 10.5
Mid-wide to Wide 251-260 10+

Still Unsure?

Getting close to the right size matters more than getting it exact — small differences in length or width rarely ruin a ride. Still not sure? Reach out and we’ll help you figure it out.

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