Stand next to your snowboard and if its top touches your chin you have the right one. If you buy snowboard online than this old-school advice is useless. Therefore we made the Snowboard Length Calculator for you. You can easily find out what is the maximum and minimum recommended length of snowboard according to your height and type of snowboard you want.
For more information about how the other factors (eg. type of terrain, your weight, etc.) impact your choice of snowboard go below or click here.
Additional advice for choosing the right snowboard for you
Your height is the most important when choosing the right snowboard for you [use our Snowboard Length Calculator above], but there also other important factors you need to consider.
Ability Level
If you are a beginner, you should consider shorter snowboard [check minimum recommended length for your height in our Snowboard Length Calculator].
Your Weight
If you are above average weight, you should consider longer snowboard [check maximum recommended length for your height in our Snowboard Length Calculator].
Terrain
For riding freestyle or in a snowboard park, you should consider shorter snowboard [check minimum recommended length for your height in our Snowboard Length Calculator]
For riding in powder or freeride, you should consider longer snowboard [check maximum recommended length for your height in our Snowboard Length Calculator].
Beginners or if you are not sure what terrain you will ride most, pick all-mountain snowboard. It is used by a majority of snowboarders and offers the biggest versatility.
Flex
Snowboard flex ratings are not standardized between manufacturers, so keep that in mind when comparing boards from different brands.
Softer Flex Snowboards are easier to turn. Softer Flex Snowboards are better for beginners, park riders, and riders with a lower weight.
Stiffer Flex Snowboards are better for high-speed riders and riders with heavier weight.
Width
Your snowboard boot should be 1 or 2 cm longer than the width of your snowboard.
Kids
If you are looking for a snowboard for your kids, check our Kids Snowboard Guide here.
Skis
Thinking about Skiing instead? Check also our Ski Length Calculator.
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