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To know what size snowboard you need, start with your weight because it is the key factor that determines how the board flexes and performs. Match your weight to the recommended length in our snowboard size chart, built from data from over 5000 riders and refined by our engineers and team riders. In this guide we break down each step with clear charts and rider tested tips.
Last updated: December 2025
Tip: Each Jones snowboard board page features a model-specific Find My Size calculator that recommends the ideal size for that exact model based on your weight and boot size.
Tip: Start with our blog How to Choose the Best Snowboard for You, featuring a built-in board finder that delivers a personalized recommendation in seconds.
Our sizing recommendations and charts are built around four key factors: your weight, boot size, riding style and ability level.
Getting the right size is essential for stability, easy turning and float, and ensures the board flexes and responds exactly as designed. If your weight falls outside the ideal range for a given size, the board may feel softer or stiffer than intended, affecting stability, precision and overall ride feel.
Rider weight is the single most important metric when sizing a snowboard. Every board is engineered with a specific weight range that determines how the core, fiberglass, and camber profile are meant to flex under load. Height plays a small role because it influences stance width and balance point, but compared to weight, its impact is minimal.
Why weight matters
Your weight is what bends the board to initiate and control a turn.
Too light for the board (board feels too long or too stiff):
Harder to bend the board into a turn
Reduce edge hold
Board feels "planky", slow to respond, and unforgiving
Too heavy for the board (board feels too short or too soft):
Board overloads and bends too easily
Feels unstable at speed
Can wash out in agressive turns or variable snow
Reduced confidence on steeps or in firm conditions
Your boot size determines the waist width you need. The waist width is the narrowest part of the board, located at the center of the contact length, and it must match your boot size to ensure proper leverage and edge control.
Tip: If you’re unsure, go a little wider for safer clearance and better carving confidence.
Why snowboard width matters:
Prevents toe and heel drag, especially when carving aggressively
Maintains proper binding overhang (ideally 1–2 cm per side)
Keeps the board responsive edge-to-edge
If the snowboard is too narrow:
Toes or heels catch the snow mid-carve
Causes unexpected edge release
Makes steep terrain or fast carving nearly impossible
If the snowboard is too wide:
Slow edge-to-edge transitions
Feels less reactive
Advanced and expert riders fine-tune their size based on how and where they ride. This helps match stability, agility, and edge hold to different conditions and terrain.
All-mountain:
Recommended size: best versatility across groomers, steeps, trees, and mixed conditions
Freeride / Big mountain:
Recommended size: best versatility for all terrain and conditions
2–3 cm longer: Added stability at high speed, float, more grip on firm snow, and more control
Powder specific:
Recommended size: best versatility for all terrain and conditions
2–3 cm longer: increased surface area for float
Volume-shifted shapes: ride significantly shorter without losing float (increased surface area)
Freestyle / Park:
Recommended size: best balance of stability and agility
2–3 cm shorter: easier spins, faster edge swaps, more playful feel
2–3 cm longer: more landing support, improved control for big features
Pro tip: Victor de le Rue
Victor adjusts his board size depending on terrain and performance needs:
Aviator 2.0 162: big, steep lines where stability and edge grip matter most
Aviator 2.0 160: Freeride World Tour: the best versatility for variable snow
Aviator 2.0 158 or 156: freestyle performance, tighter control, easier maneuverability
Your ability level influences how much board you can effectively control.
Beginner:
Often prefer slightly shorter (1-2cm) or softer-flexing boards
Easier to maneuver, more forgiving during edge transitions
Intermediate to advanced:
Benefit from choosing the recommended size
Expert:
Often choose a slightly longer or stiffer board
Increased high-speed control, stability, edge hold, and carving power
Use this chart to find the recommended snowboard size based on your weight. These recommendations are built from data from over 5000 real riders and refined by our shapers and team riders.
Tip: On any Jones board page, use the model-specific Find My Size calculator. It recommends the ideal size for that exact model based on your weight and boot size.
How to choose between two snowboard sizes:
When your weight falls into multiple size ranges, select the middle size.
Go shorter for a playful, maneuverable feel.
Go longer for increased sability, control and float in variable terrain.
| Ride Weight (kg.) | Rider Weight (lbs) | Recommended Snowboard Size (cm) |
| 43-50 kg. | 95-110 lbs | 140-145 |
| 47-54 kg. | 105-120 lbs | 142-147 |
| 52-58 kg. | 115-130 lbs | 144-149 |
| 56-63 kg. | 125-140 lbs | 146-151 |
| 61-68 kg. | 135-150 lbs | 148-153 |
| 65-72 kg. | 145-160 lbs | 150-155 |
| 70-77 kg. | 155-170 lbs | 152-157 |
| 74-81 kg. | 165-180 lbs | 154-159 |
| 79-86 kg. | 175-190 lbs | 156-161 |
| 83-91 kg. | 185-200 lbs | 158-163 |
| 88-95 kg. | 195-210 lbs | 160-165 |
| 92-99 kg. | 205-220 lbs | 162-167 |
| 97-104 kg. | 215-230 lbs | 164-169 |
| 105+ kg. | 225+ lbs | 165+ |
Tip: Kids grow fast, but don’t size up too much. A board that’s too big makes first turns harder and slows progression. Choose the right size for your child’s current weight, even if they outgrow it soon. And if the board ends up slightly small, that’s still better than going too big.
| Ride Weight (kg.) | Rider Weight (lbs) | Recommended Snowboard Size (cm) |
| 10-20 kg. | 20-45 lbs | 70-80 |
| 12-24 kg. | 25-52 lbs | 80-90 |
| 14-24 kg. | 30-52 lbs | 85-95 |
| 15-24 kg. | 33-52 lbs | 90-100 |
| 17-29 kg. | 37-63 lbs | 95-105 |
| 20-32 kg. | 44-70 lbs | 100-109 |
| 23-35 kg. | 50-77 lbs | 105-119 |
| 26-38 kg. | 57-83 lbs | 110-125 |
| 30-42kg. | 66-92 lbs | 115-129 |
| 35-47 kg. | 77-103 lbs | 125-135 |
| 40-52 kg. | 88-114 lbs | 130-45 |
If your foot size is under Men’s US 10 / Women’s US 11.5 / UK 9 / EU 44, you can ride any regular-width snowboard.
If your foot size is above those sizes, you’ll want a wide snowboard to avoid toe and heel drag. Use the chart below to find the minimum recommended waist width for your boot size.
Tip: For Jones boards, anything for US 11+ boots is grouped in our Big Horn Series, making wide models easy to identify.
| Men's US | Women's US | UK | EU | Recommended Minimum Board waist width |
| 10 | 11.5 | 9 | 44 | 25.9 cm |
| 10.5 | 12 | 9.5 | 44.5 | 26.1 cm |
| 11 | 12.5 | 10 | 45 | 26.3 cm |
| 11.5 | 13 | 10.5 | 45.5 | 26.5 cm |
| 12 | 13.5 | 11 | 46, 46.5 | 26.7 cm |
| 12.5 | 14 | 11.5 | 47 | 26.9 cm |
| 13 | 14.5 | 12 | 47.5 | 27.1 cm |
| 13.5 | 15 | 12.5 | 48 | 27.3 cm |
| 14 | 15.5 | 13 | 48.5 | 27.5 cm |
| 14.5+ | 16+ | 13.5+ | 49+ | 27.8 cm |
To learn more about snowboard width and when you need a wide board, check out our blog: Wide Snowboards Explained: How to Choose the Right Snowboard Width.
See real rider examples showing how weight, boot size, terrain and skill level determine the right snowboard size. Use these scenarios to find your perfect fit.
Men, 155 lbs, US 7 boot
All-mountain versatile size: 152 cm
Size up for more control & stability: 154 cm
Size down for playful, easy-to-turn feel: 150 cm
Men, 175 lbs, US 9 boot
All-mountain versatile size: 156 cm
Size up for more control & stability: 158 cm
Size down for playful, easy-to-turn feel: 154 cm
Men, 195 lbs, US 11 boot
All-mountain versatile size: 161W cm (wide board)
Size up for more control & stability: 163W cm
Size down for playful, easy-to-turn feel: 159W cm
Women, 110 lbs, W's US 6.5 boot
All-mountain versatile size: 143 cm
Size up for more control & stability: 145 cm
Size down for playful, easy-to-turn feel: 141 cm
Women, 130 lbs, W's US 8 boot
All-mountain versatile size: 147 cm
Size up for more control & stability: 149 cm
Size down for playful, easy-to-turn feel: 145 cm
Women, 150 lbs, W's US 9.5 boot
All-mountain versatile size: 151 cm
Size up for more control & stability: 153 cm
Size down for playful, easy-to-turn feel: 149 cm
Jeremy is 5'8" (1.73m) tall, weighs 150 lbs (68kg) and wears a US 8 boot.
Storm Chaser
147
Men's Aviator 2.0
154
Men's Mind Expander
158
Men's Stratos
156
Hovercraft 2.0
156
Men's Mountain Twin
157
Men's Flagship
161
Men's Flaship Pro
161
Your ideal snowboard size depends mainly on your weight, boot size, riding style, and skill level. Weight is the most important factor because it determines how the board flexes and performs under load. Use the size chart above to match your weight to the recommended board length.
Height plays only a small role. It influences stance width and balance, but compared to weight, it has a minimal effect on sizing. Always prioritize your weight first.
Weight determines how easily you can flex and control the board.
– If you are too light, the board feels stiff and hard to turn.
– If you are too heavy, the board feels soft, unstable, and may wash out at speed.
Your boot size determines whether you should choose a regular or wide board. If your feet are under Men’s US 10 / Women’s US 11.5 / UK 9 / EU 44, regular width works. Above that, choose a wide board to avoid toe and heel drag.
If your toes or heels hang over too much, you’ll feel drag when carving. Riders with Men’s US 10.5+ generally benefit from a wider board. Use the width chart above to find the minimum waist width for your boot size.
Yes. A slightly longer board increases stability, float, and edge hold. If you want a more playful and quick-turning board, choosing slightly shorter works better.
Beginners often prefer boards that are 1–2 cm shorter than the recommended range. A slightly shorter board is easier to maneuver, more forgiving, and makes learning turns smoother.
Advanced and expert riders often size at or slightly above the recommended range for added control, edge hold, and high-speed confidence.
If your weight fits more than one size range, go with the middle size for the best all-around performance. Choose shorter for a more playful, easy-turning ride, or longer for added stability, control and float.
Yes. For Jones boards, go to any model page and click Find My Size. The calculator gives a model-specific recommendation based on your weight and boot size.
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