What size do you need a wide snowboard?

When Snowboards say that they are WIDE it generally means they are for riders with a size US 12 or bigger.

At what point do I need a wide snowboard?

Get a Wide Snowboard. Typically, snowboard boot sizes 11.5+ will need a wide specific model which is going to have a waist width of 260mm or more. Check the chart to determine appropriate sizing for your boots. Finding a wide model can sometimes be a frustrating operation for many riders out there.

Can I ride a wide snowboard?

The majority of snowboard companies offer wide models to accommodate avid riders who have a large stature. While the wide snowboard offers increased stability at breakneck speeds, it can hinder your maneuverability during certain riding techniques.

Do I need a wide snowboard size 10?

Unfortunately some companies will exaggerate what is a wide, mid-wide or normal width snowboard. This is where the majority of board sizes sit. Guys with US boot size 8-10 should avoid wider boards. Also Women with size 10 boots can also ride these boards.

Is a wide snowboard faster?

Registered. Technically speaking, the longer boards are BETTER for speed as they are more stable, not because they are faster. Gravity is exerting a force on your mass and pulling it downhill. The only thing stopping you is friction between the board base and the snow.

Does the width of a snowboard matter?

Know your snowboard waist width

The waist width of a snowboard is a critical performance dimension. If your board is too wide, it will feel slow moving edge to edge. If your board is too narrow, you will drag the toe cap or heel cup of your binding in the snow when you turn sharply.

Are wide snowboards harder to turn?

Well, as you may well realise, a wide snowboard makes it more difficult to initiate an edge change, therefore making it more difficult to turn.

Do I need a wide snowboard size 11?

As a general consensus among the big-footed experts here, you should stick to a waist width above 258mm/25.8cm if you're rockin' size 11 or 11.5 boots. For a size 12 and up, you'll probably feel most comfortable on a waist width minimum of 260-265mm/26.0-26.5cm.

Is a wide snowboard more stable?

An added bonus of wider boards is that they're more stable for landing jumps and offer increased float in deep snow, though they sacrifice a little turning performance and tend to be heavier.

Do I need a wide board Burton?

Riders with bigger feet may need a wider board to eliminate heel and toe drag. With the technology in Burton boots making them smaller and smaller the line between wide and normal is getting blurry. If you have a boot that is lower profile you may not need a wide board unless your foot is US 12 or over.

Should a beginner get a wide snowboard?

A wide snowboard can be good for you if you have a boot size of 12 and prefer shorter park boards. But if you are into freeriding, then you should stick to the normal ones. Many backcountry riders prefer wider snowboards too.

Whats the difference between regular and wide snowboard?

What is a Wide Snowboard? Wide snowboards usually have a waist width of over 260mm. The waist of the snowboard, where the bindings are attached, is wider than that of a regular snowboard. This prevents the toes from dragging over the edge when a toe side turn is initiated.

Can your feet be too big for a snowboard?

The short answer is yes; men or women with large feet can still snowboard. They just need to invest in wider boards. It's rare for women to need legitimately wide snowboards; at most, they usually have to go up to a men's size regular.

What is a mid wide snowboard?

A midwide snowboard, well, is just a hair wider in the waist than a regular board. Riders with a boot size of 10 – 11.5 should consider a midwide snowboard. With countless options on the market today, there's no reason to sacrifice toe drag or a board that's wider than necessary.

Is a 154 snowboard too small?

Choosing Your Length

So for example if you're a freestyle rider you might take 3-6cm off that and go with a 154-157cm board. If you are a beginner you might go with a 155-157 and if you are a dedicated free-rider then you might bump it up to 162, 163 or 164.

Does 2 cm make a difference snowboard?

Depending on your own preferences and what you like to do, most freestylers will typically choose a board that is between 2cm and 6cm shorter. Freeriders will tend to go with longer boards in order to help with speed and stability. Freeriders tend to choose a board that is between 1cm and 4cm longer.

Are wide snowboards stiffer?

The defining features of a wide board are that the width of the board from edge to edge is wider, the board is often built a bit stiffer, and theyre often available mainly in longer lengths.

Can I ride a regular snowboard with size 11 boots?

Also 10 is almost the max you can ride a regular width board if you like to lay into carves. Size 11 in most boots will catch a bit when your really laying down hard carves, so if that's in your riding style I would gravitate to mid wide to wide boards if you are a size 11.

Is it better to go smaller or bigger snowboard?

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.

Should a snowboard be up to your chin?

A common answer is that the board height should be between your chin and the tip of your nose. And while this is a good guide, there's more to it. In reality, a correctly sized snowboard could fall anywhere between your collarbone and forehead.