How do I know what kind of snowboard I need?

If you’re riding primarily in the park or freestyle, pick a board on the shorter end of the size range. If you’re riding is mostly all mountain, powder or freeriding, consider a snowboard on the longer end of the size range or grabbing a volume shifted board. If you are above average weight consider a longer snowboard.

What are the 4 types of snowboards?

Types of snowboards: Your choices include all-mountain, freestyle, freeride, powder and splitboards. The right type of board depends on what type of terrain and snow conditions you plan to ride in.

What snowboard should you buy?

Step #1: Use Your Height, Weight, Boot Size and Riding Style

Rider Height (in)	Rider Weight (lbs)	Snowboard Size (cm)
5ft 4in	135 – 145	144–152
5ft 6in	140 – 155	149–157
5ft 8in	150 – 165	154–162
5ft 10in	160 – 175	159–167

What snowboard should I buy beginner?

Main types of snowboards for beginners For beginners, freestyle or all-mountain snowboards are what you should look out for because these boards would usually have a centred stance which is great for beginners to start with, and they are usually of soft to medium flex.

What size snowboard should I get if I’m 5 11?

Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height

Rider Height (ft/in)	Rider Height (cm)	Snowboard Size (cm)
5’8″	173cm	152-155
5’9″	175cm	153-157
5’10”	178cm	154-159
5’11”	180cm	155-160

What’s the difference between freeride and freestyle?

While both freestyle and freeride skiers perform acrobatic tricks and maneuvers requiring balance, the primary difference between the two sports is terrain. Freeride skiers execute similar tricks in a natural environment, which includes steep runs, deep powder, vertical cliffs and backcountry or off piste.

What are the different snowboard types?

In the snowboarding world there are three main types of snowboards: All Mountain, Freestyle, and Alpine. The boards have their own unique construction, material, shape, flex pattern and size. There is no answer to the type of snowboard you should ride. It all depends on your height, weight, preference and riding style.

Which is safer snowboarding or skiing?

According to research conducted by the National Ski Areas Association in the U.S. has shown that, “snowboarding is less deadly than skiing.” Snowboarders are more likely to suffer ankle and head injuries, and less likely to be killed in an accident.

Is a longer snowboard better for beginners?

Anyone intermediate and up should not take ability level into account when determining length. A longer board is more difficult to control. Therefore beginners are often recommended to choose a slightly shorter board than a more advanced rider might go with.