Choosing the right snowboard size can be difficult. Often opinions vary on how long or how short to go. Here at Melbourne Snowboard Centre we have come up with a simple solution to finding your perfect board size.

Firstly, try not to get overwhelmed by all the tech talk of cambers and flex ratings, there's so much information out there but initially you need to consider four main points: weight, height, ability and where you spend your time riding.

Most manufacturers give a recommended rider weight for each snowboard in their range. We have tried to include this data on all of our snowboard pages to make it easier for you to consider your options and find the right board. The range is really only a suggestion and if you find yourself outside the range, that's fine too. It also comes down to personal preference and if you find yourself below the range, the board may feel a bit stiffer and if you're above the range you might find it rides a bit softer.

Weight & Height

If this is the first board you're purchasing and you previously hired, you'll be used to the rental place sizing you up and putting you on any board that falls roughly anywhere from your chin to your nose. This is fine for an average height/weight rider however, it doesn't take into consideration the most important factor when choosing the correct size snowboard, your weight.

When you're riding your snowboard, you're using your weight to control the board, it determines how the board will flex, your board will never know how tall you are.

This is why we always recommend choosing a board on weight and height rather than height alone.

Where You Ride

This is important because some styles of riding require longer or shorter boards. If you spend more time in the park it is helpful to size down slightly to make quicker turns, faster spins and have more control while buttering through boxes and rails. If you prefer chasing powder and traveling overseas you may want a slightly longer board. The added surface area will help you float above the snow much like a surfboard in water. Typically for the average rider in Australia we recommend a slightly smaller board compared to what we might recommend to someone traveling overseas.

Below we have made a chart that will assist you in figuring out what snowboard size is right for you. As long as you fit inside the board size range you shouldn’t notice too much of a difference:

If you are still having trouble figuring out what size snowboard to ride, come visit the shop and we would be happy to go over it with you. If you aren’t near Melbourne you can also email any questions or call us on (03) 9470 1822.

When Snowboards say that they are WIDE it generally means they are for riders with a size US 12 or bigger. This is a very generalised way of thinking and the true answer lies with the waist width of the board.

We have tried to include waist width's on all our snowboard descriptions to make it easier to figure out if you need a WIDE board or a MID-WIDE board. Below is a chart which converts the waist size to shoe sizes. It is always best to double check the waist size of the board before automatically trusting company's definitions of WIDE. Unfortunately some companies will exaggerate what is a wide, mid-wide or normal width snowboard.

Wide Board: 260mm+ waist width

• Great for guys size 12 boot (US) and bigger

Mid-Wide: 255-260mm waist width

• Great for mens 10-12 boot (US)

Normal: 245-255mm waist width

• 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.

Narrow: 235-245mm waist width

• This is the size of the majority of women's boards. Some mens boards also fall into this category and can be ridden by men with US size 8 shoe and smaller or any womens boot size.

Do I have to ride a wide board if I have bigger feet?

You should always try to match your shoe size to the width of the board. Ideally you want a bit of your boot to hang over the board on each side so you can leverage your board from toe-side to heel-side. If it hangs over too much your toes and heels will catch the snow and knock you over. If your feet don't hang over enough you will have to work much harder just to tip the board on edge.

Can a woman ride men's snowboards?

Surprisingly this happens more with girls than with guys. They'll get given a hand me down from a guy that is way too wide and stiff for their weight and strength. The construction of men and womens boards are different for a reason and womens boards are generally slightly softer than mens boards. Riding a board that is too wide and too stiff will mean it is more difficult to get the board up on an edge. You can easily avoid a situation of riding the incorrect board size by following our Snowboard sizing guide.

Still not sure? Email us for more info.

It can be difficult to buy snowboard boots online so we try to make it as easy as possible. Please use the below chart to figure out what size you are. If you aren't sure you can always measure your foot while you have all your weight on it and go off the Mondo size which is in centimeters. All snowboard boots are in US sizes.

Size Chart for Men's Snowboard Jackets

Please use this chart to help find the right size snow outerwear before you buy. Be aware that this is only a guide and each model of jacket or pant will fit slightly differently. This data is collected direct from the brands and unfortunately Melbourne Snowboard Centre cannot be held responsible for specific outerwear not meeting the measurements on these charts. If you buy a jacket and it doesn't fit we are happy to exchange you for another size. See our return and exchange policy here.

Most measurements are for 3 areas of your body, Chest, Waist and Inseam. To measure your Chest wrap a measuring tape around your upper body, under your armpits and over the fullest part of your chest and shoulder blades and note where it overlaps. To measure your Waist bend to one side and find the natural crease of your waistline, wrap a measuring tape around this section and note where it overlaps. To measure your Inseam take a pair of your best fitting pants and measure along the inside of the leg from crotch to the hem at the bottom. Good luck!

686 Mens Jacket Size Chart

Adidas Mens Jacket Size Chart

Analog Mens Jacket Size Chart

Bonfire Mens Jacket Size Chart

Burton Mens Jacket Size Chart

Dakine Mens Jacket Size Chart

DC Mens Jacket Size Chart

Holden Mens Jacket Size Chart

L1 Mens Jacket Size Chart

M3 Mens Jacket Size Chart

Nike Mens Jacket Size Chart

O'Neill Mens Jacket Size Chart

Quiksilver Mens Jacket Size Chart

Ripzone Mens Jacket Size Chart

Technine Mens Jacket Size Chart

ThirtyTwo Mens Jacket Size Chart

Vans Mens Jacket Size Chart

Volcom Mens Jacket Size Chart

XTM Mens Jacket Size Chart

SIZE CHART FOR MEN'S SNOWBOARD PANTS

Please use this chart to help find the right size snow outerwear before you buy. Be aware that this is only a guide and each model of jacket or pant will fit slightly differently. This data is collected direct from the brands and unfortunately Melbourne Snowboard Centre cannot be held responsible for specific outerwear not meeting the measurements on these charts. If you buy a jacket and it doesn't fit we are happy to exchange you for another size. See our return and exchange policy here.

Most measurements are for 3 areas of your body, Chest, Waist and Inseam. To measure your Chest wrap a measuring tape around your upper body, under your armpits and over the fullest part of your chest and shoulder blades and note where it overlaps. To measure your Waist bend to one side and find the natural crease of your waistline, wrap a measuring tape around this section and note where it overlaps. To measure your Inseam take a pair of your best fitting pants and measure along the inside of the leg from crotch to the hem at the bottom. Good luck!

686 Mens Pant Size Chart

ADIDAS MENS PANT SIZE CHART

Analog Mens Pant Size Chart

BONFIRE MENS PANT SIZE CHART

BURTON MENS PANT SIZE CHART

Dakine Mens Pant Size Chart

DC Mens Pant Size Chart

Holden Mens Pant Size Chart

L1 Mens Pant Size Chart

M3 Mens Pant Size Chart

Nike Mens Pant Size Chart

O'Neill Mens Pant Size Chart

Quiksilver Mens Pant Size Chart

Ripzone Mens Pant Size Chart

Technine Mens Pant Size Chart

ThirtyTwo Mens Pant Size Chart

Volcom Mens Pant Size Chart

XTM Mens Pant Size Chart

Size Chart for Women's Snowboard Jackets

Please use this chart to help find the right size snow outerwear before you buy. Be aware that this is only a guide and each model of jacket or pant will fit slightly differently. This data is collected direct from the brands and unfortunately Melbourne Snowboard Centre cannot be held responsible for specific outerwear not meeting the measurements on these charts. If you buy a jacket and it doesn't fit we are happy to exchange you for another size. See our return and exchange policy here.

Most measurements are for 3 areas of your body, Chest, Waist and Inseam. To measure your Chest wrap a measuring tape around your upper body, under your armpits and over the fullest part of your chest and shoulder blades and note where it overlaps. To measure your Waist bend to one side and find the natural crease of your waistline, wrap a measuring tape around this section and note where it overlaps. To measure your Inseam take a pair of your best fitting pants and measure along the inside of the leg from crotch to the hem at the bottom. Good luck!

686 Womens Jacket Size Chart

Adidas Womens Jacket Size Chart

Betty Rides Womens Jacket Size Chart

Burton Womens Jacket Size Chart

Dakine Jacket Size Chart

Holden Womens Jacket Size Chart

L1 Womens Jacket Size Chart

Nike Womens Jacket Size Chart

Nikita Womens Jacket Size Chart

O'Neill Womens Jacket Size Chart

Powder Room Womens Jacket Size Chart

Roxy Womens Jacket Size Chart

Volcom Womens Jacket Size Chart

XTM Womens Jacket Size Chart

Size Chart for Women's Snowboard Pants

Please use this chart to help find the right size snow outerwear before you buy. Be aware that this is only a guide and each model of jacket or pant will fit slightly differently. This data is collected direct from the brands and unfortunately Melbourne Snowboard Centre cannot be held responsible for specific outerwear not meeting the measurements on these charts. If you buy a jacket and it doesn't fit we are happy to exchange you for another size. See our return and exchange policy here.

Most measurements are for 3 areas of your body, Chest, Waist and Inseam. To measure your Chest wrap a measuring tape around your upper body, under your armpits and over the fullest part of your chest and shoulder blades and note where it overlaps. To measure your Waist bend to one side and find the natural crease of your waistline, wrap a measuring tape around this section and note where it overlaps. To measure your Inseam take a pair of your best fitting pants and measure along the inside of the leg from crotch to the hem at the bottom. Good luck!

686 Womens Pant Size Chart

Adidas Womens Pant Size Chart

Betty Rides Womens Pant Size Chart

Bonfire Womens Pant Size Chart

Burton Womens Pant Size Chart

Dakine Womens Pant Size Chart

DC Womens Pant Size Chart

Holden Womens Pant Size Chart

L1 Womens Pant Size Chart

M3 Womens Pant Size Chart

Nikita Womens Pant Size Chart

O'Neill Womens Pant Size Chart

Powder Room Womens Pant Size Chart

Volcom Womens Pant Size Chart

XTM Womens Pant Size Chart

Measure your hand across the knuckles with a tape measure.

Measure your hand across the knuckles with a tape measure.

Measure your hand circumference by wrapping a measuring tape completely around your knuckles and noting where the tape overlaps.

Measure your hand across the knuckles with a tape measure.

Measure your hand circumference by wrapping a measuring tape completely around your knuckles and noting where the tape overlaps.

Measure your hand circumference by wrapping a measuring tape completely around your knuckles and noting where the tape overlaps.

Measure your hand across the knuckles with a tape measure.

Measure your hand circumference by wrapping a measuring tape completely around your knuckles and noting where the tape overlaps.

Measure your hand circumference by wrapping a measuring tape completely around your knuckles and noting where the tape overlaps.