What size of snowboard is better to buy?

What size snowboard should I buy?

• I am 6'6'' and weigh 260 pounds with size 13 feet. I know I need a wide board, but what size snowboard would fit me?

• Answer:

  Snowboard Length Sizing: A recent survey showed 85% of pro riders revealed that on average they rode boards that are 85% - 92% of their height. The formula to live by is: Rider Height (inches) x 2.54 x 0.88 = Suggested Board Length (cm). And presto, you have the perfect board for you in all conditions. Right? Wrong!! Keep in mind that there is no magical formula for every rider. It's more or less determined by terrain, conditions and most of all, personal preference. In general, an overall greater cm length will yield a board that can be controlled at and attain greater speeds. In addition, longer boards are better performers and float more in powder due to their increased surface area. Shorter overall lengths yield a board that is more maneuverable and offer a lower swing weight. Your height (inches) x 2.54 x 0.88 = Suggested Board Length Rider Height Board Length 4'0"" (48"") 103 - 112cm 4'2"" (50"") 107 - 116cm 4'4"" (52"") 112 - 121cm 4'6"" (54"") 116 - 126cm 4'8"" (56"") 120 - 130cm 4'10"" (58"") 125 - 135cm 5'0"" (60"") 129 - 140cm 5'2"" (62"") 133 - 144cm 5'4"" (64"") 138 - 149cm 5'6"" (66"") 142 -154cm 5'8"" (68"") 146 -158cm 5'10"" (70"") 151- 163cm 6'0"" (72"") 155-168cm 6'2""+ (74"") 159cm - 172cm Snowboard Width Sizing: Board width is as important, if not more important, than overall length in selecting the right board for you. A board that is too narrow in relation to a rider's boot will cause toe and heel drag. With a board that's too wide, the rider will not be able to put adequate pressure on the toe and heel edge, thus creating an unresponsive ride. Use the following chart to gauge the relationship between your boot size and board. Recommended Width Based on Boot Size Mens Boot Size Womens Boot Size Youth Boot Size Board Width (at base) Up to 5.5 Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 24 cm Narrow 6 to 10 6.5 to 11 24-25.5 cm Regular 10 to 12 25.5-26.5 cm Midwide 12 or larger 26.5 cm+ Wide