Is my snowboard to long?

determining proper snowboard length has little person's height. height used indicator determine board length, snowboard's length should determined rider's weight.

if/when using height determine length, don't use "it should come between chin , nose" rule, beginner. in rental industry, or @ least work, gauge rider's skill level , select length using following guidelines: first time snowboarder or inexperienced beginner should use board reaches mid- upper-chest, intermediate snowboarder should use board reaches upper-chest chin, , advanced rider should use board reaches chin top of head. works many, many people. i've had self-proclaimed "experienced" riders come in , tell me haven't boarded in few years, i'll give them shorter rode before, , they'll come in raving how easy them control. reason that, put, shorter boards easier control longer boards.

never recommend first time rider use board comes chin, let alone past it. extremely difficult , frustrating learn on, , not have fun time. took survey of 70 pro snowboarders, , survey said *professional riders* prefer board reaches between chin , nose, or 90% of actual height. not know professional riders, know , *not* professional riders. therefore, choosing board reaches between chin , nose level not way determine board length, *especially* beginner.

choosing weight more preferred method of length selection, again not sure-fire. idea shorter board has more flex , respond better lightweight rider's body, while longer board has less flex , hold better under weight of heavier rider. said, method not exact either, closer strictly going "90% of height" choice. example, weight should ride 155. height (chin , nose) should ride 165. preference, ride 159. comes middle of throat.

answer original question, yes, board long you. further recommend length of around 135-145. absolutely not recommend choosing board reaches past chin. thing is, there's not "correct" length given rider. board length dependent upon many, many factors beyond height , weight, comes down comfortable on. if experienced, can handle longer recommended board. if not experienced, should shorter board easier , more fun learn on, , go longer. if young kid , don't want buy new board every year until stop growing, can consider going longer recommended, know may not have easy time @ first.

i found snowboard on craigslist that's cheap , problem snow board 13 cm on recommended cm matter if long? btw i'm 5'0 , weight 110 , , snowboard 156 cm. , why matter if snowboard long?

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