Every winter more and more people decide to go snowboarding. Snowboarding is a vibrant and emotional entertainment and also one of the best winter sports. Novice athletes often find it difficult to choose a snowboard when buying, not knowing what parameters and characteristics should be considered in order to choose the right board and equipment for them. Learn how to choose the right size snowboard in this article.
Instructions
Step 1
Calculate the length of your snowboard based on your height. Place the snowboard vertically on the floor and see at what level its top edge is relative to you. A snowboard suits you if the edge reaches your collarbones or chin.
Step 2
Snowboards come in different lengths, from 100 to 180 cm, and if you are a beginner snowboarder, choose a short board that does not exceed the length described above. She is quite maneuverable and allows you to perform simple tricks.
Step 3
If you choose a long snowboard that can be as long as the middle of your face to your eyebrows, you should be a more experienced athlete.
Step 4
An even longer board that reaches the forehead or crown of the head in an upright position is essential for those snowboarders who often descend long slopes at high speed and take sharp turns.
Step 5
Also, the choice of a snowboard depends not only on height, but also on your weight. If your body weight is low, choose short and flexible snowboards. If you are of average build, choose a snowboard that is as long as the gap between your chin and nose.
Step 6
People of large build, having a lot of weight, are forced to choose long and stiff boards that have more stability and will wear less from the load.
Step 7
If you want to increase your riding speed, choose a snowboard by adding 5 cm to the length that suits you. If you want to decrease the speed, subtract 5 cm from the length of the board.
