If your boots protrude too far over the edge, they will collide with the snow during hard turns, causing you to fall. Extending your toes and heels slightly over the snowboard's edges allows you to apply leverage and modulate pressure with your ankles. When the waist width of a snowboard is properly sized, the snowboard boots will hang over the edges of the snowboard just slightly, but not so much that they will hit the snow when the board is on edge (see the images below). If you are a beginner,try to aim for a shorter board in your size range.If you are up to or above average weight consider a longer snowboard.If you are 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 riding primarily in the park or freestyle, pick a board on the shorter end of the size range.When deciding on a snowboard size, keep the following factors in mind: If you're looking for a freestyle snowboard, consider smaller sizes that will be easier to spin and maneuver in the terrain park or half-pipe.

So, unless you're looking at a volume shifted board, if you're going to be mostly freeriding, consider getting a slightly longer board for more stability and speed. Traditionally, snowboard sizing meant standing next to the snowboard and if the top hit your chin, great, it fits! While that is a good place to start, other factors such as ability level, weight, and board construction all play a role in determining the appropriate board length. How do you choose the proper snowboard length? Your snowboard's length will vary depending on your body weight and the type of riding you intend to do.

Snowboard sizing chart rider