FAQs

Honestly? Depends on a few things — mainly your weight, boot size, and how you ride. Height gets talked about a lot, but weight is what really matters. If you’re not sure, just drop your info into the calculator. We built it to take (some of) the guesswork out of sizing.

Maybe, yeah.
If it feels sketchy at speed or washes out in turns, you probably went too short.
If it rides like a tank or refuses to turn, it might be too long.
Size should match your style — not just your specs.

Heads up:
If you’re just starting out, it could be a skill thing.
Take a lesson, ride more, give it time.

Depends what you want. If you’re just getting into it or ride mostly park, sizing down a few cm makes the board easier to handle. I sized down on my rail setup and it’s super playful. But if you’re doing fast groomers or powder days, going a bit longer gives you more control and float. There’s no perfect rule — just pick the feel you’re after.

Way more than people think. I’ve seen riders who “should” be on a 154 based on height, but they weigh 250lbs — and the board buckles under them. I’ve also had friends on boards that feel too stiff because they’re too light for them. Your weight basically decides how the board flexes and performs under you. Don’t ignore it.

You can — but why? Unless you’re doing big lines or want that extra float in powder, it’s just more board to move around. My buddy rode my wide boards with size 8 boots and said it felt like riding in slow-motion. If you’re under size 10, I’d stick to regular width unless there’s a very specific reason.

Been there. If you’re around a 10.5 boot, it gets tricky. I usually look at boot sole length (not just size) and how much overhang I’m getting. If your toes are hanging way off, go mid-wide or wide. If you’re just barely over, adjusting your angles and stance might do the trick.

Absolutely. Narrow = better edge-to-edge, wide = more float and stability, but slower turns. I noticed the difference instantly when I switched boards. If you’ve got big feet and carve hard, you’ll feel toe drag if your board’s too narrow. On the flip side, wide boards can feel sluggish if you don’t actually need them.

A bit, yeah. Women’s boards tend to be a bit narrower and softer, but I know plenty of women riding “men’s” boards because they like the feel or need the width. Go with what fits your body and how you ride — not the label.

Totally. A lot of park riders do. I usually size down 3–5cm for my park setup. It makes butters, spins, and rails feel more fun and less work. Just keep in mind, you’ll lose some stability if you go too short — especially if you’re hitting bigger jumps or riding fast into features.

Kind of. Some brands run very slightly longer or shorter for the same listed size. The shape, effective edge, and waist width can vary more though – which impacts how a board actually feels on snow.

If you’re looking at a specific board, check its specs (especially the waist width and effective edge) to make sure it matches what you need.

Nope — just the right size for you. Everyone’s different. That’s why we built the calculator — not to spit out one number and say “this is it,” but to give you a solid range that works. You can fine-tune from there based on how you ride.