Snowboard Size Guide
How to size a snowboard, boots and bindings, from the crew at Underground Snowboards on Main Street in Breckenridge. Every brand sizes a little differently, so always check the size chart on the product page. Still stuck? Call 970.453.7400 or swing by 320 S Main St, open 10am to 6pm daily and 9am to 8pm when the resort is in full swing.
The quick version
- Board length: pick the size where your weight sits in the middle of the brand's range.
- Board width: big feet (around men's 11 and up) usually need a wide model.
- Boots: snug, toes just touching, no heel lift.
- Bindings: match the binding size to your boot size.
Sizing questions
How do I pick a snowboard length?
Start with your weight, not your height. Every brand publishes a size chart with a recommended rider weight range for each length, so find the sizes where your weight lands in the middle of the range. Height and riding style fine tune it from there.
Should I size up or down?
Size down a little for park, jibbing and a looser, more playful feel. Size up a little for powder, speed and freeriding where you want more float and stability. Most all mountain riders land right in the middle of the chart.
Do I need a wide board?
If your boots hang way over the edges you can catch your toes or heels when you carve. Riders in roughly men's size 11 and up usually look at wide (W) models, but it depends on the board's waist width, your binding angles and the boot. Bring your boots in and we'll check it on the wall.
How should snowboard boots fit?
Snug. Standing up, your toes should just touch the end of the liner. When you flex forward into a riding stance, they should pull back slightly. Your heel should stay locked down with no lift. Liners pack out a bit over the first several days, so a boot that feels a little tight in the shop usually feels right on the hill.
What size bindings do I need?
Bindings are sized to your boot, not your board. Check the brand's chart for your boot size (S, M, L, XL or S/M, M/L and so on). Burton Step On bindings only work with Step On boots, so those are bought as a pair.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes. Demo a Korua, Stranda, Jones, Burton or Arbor board for the day and see how it rides before you commit. Call 970.453.7400 to set it up.
Size Charts
Starting points that work for most riders. Every brand fits a little different, so check the brand's chart on the product page too, or call us at 970.453.7400 and we'll dial it in.
Snowboard Length
Go by weight first. Size down a little for park and buttering, size up for powder days and speed.
| Rider weight | All mountain length |
|---|---|
| 90 to 110 lb | 130 to 140 cm |
| 110 to 130 lb | 138 to 146 cm |
| 130 to 150 lb | 144 to 152 cm |
| 150 to 170 lb | 150 to 156 cm |
| 170 to 190 lb | 154 to 160 cm |
| 190 to 210 lb | 157 to 163 cm |
| 210 lb and up | 160 cm and up |
Snowboard Width
Your boots shouldn't hang more than a little past the edges. Wide boards have a W after the size (like 159W).
| Men's boot size | Board width |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 | Regular |
| 10.5 to 11 | Regular or mid wide |
| 11.5 and up | Wide (W) |
Snowboard Boots
Buy your street shoe size as a starting point. Boots should feel snug with toes just touching the front and no heel lift.
| US men's | US women's | Mondo (cm) | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6.5 | 23 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 7.5 | 24 | 38.5 |
| 7 | 8.5 | 25 | 40 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 26 | 41 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 27 | 42 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 28 | 43 |
| 11 | 29 | 44.5 | |
| 12 | 30 | 45.5 | |
| 13 | 31 | 47 |
Bindings
Match the binding size to your boot size. Ranges overlap between brands, so check the chart on the binding page.
| Binding size | Men's boots | Women's boots |
|---|---|---|
| S | 4 to 7 | 5 to 7 |
| M | 7 to 9.5 | 7.5 to 10 |
| L | 9.5 to 12 | 10 and up |
| XL | 12 and up |
Outerwear
Snowboard fits run roomy so you can layer underneath. Between sizes? Size up for a baggier fit, down for a trimmer one.
| Men's | Chest (in) | Waist (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 35 to 37 | 28 to 30 |
| M | 38 to 40 | 31 to 33 |
| L | 41 to 43 | 34 to 36 |
| XL | 44 to 46 | 37 to 39 |
| XXL | 47 to 49 | 40 to 42 |
| Women's | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 31 to 32 | 24 to 25 | 34 to 35 |
| S | 33 to 34 | 26 to 27 | 36 to 37 |
| M | 35 to 36 | 28 to 29 | 38 to 39 |
| L | 37 to 39 | 30 to 32 | 40 to 42 |
| XL | 40 to 42 | 33 to 35 | 43 to 45 |