Does my height matter when choosing a snowboard size?

Height plays only a small role in snowboard sizing. It influences stance width and balance a little, but compared to weight its impact is minimal. Always size around your weight first.

How does rider weight affect snowboard size?

Weight determines how easily you can flex and control the board. If you are too light for a board it feels stiff and hard to turn. If you are too heavy it feels soft, unstable and may wash out at speed.

What snowboard width do I need for my boot size?

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 or EU 44 a regular width usually works. Above those sizes you should look for a wide board to avoid toe and heel drag.

How do I know if I need a wide snowboard?

If your toes or heels hang too far over the edges you will feel drag or catch when carving. Riders with Men’s US 10.5 and up generally benefit from a wider board. Use the width chart on this page to find the minimum waist width for your boot size.

Is a longer snowboard more stable?

A slightly longer board gives more stability, float and edge hold, especially at higher speeds or in steep terrain. A slightly shorter board feels more playful and easier to turn.

What size snowboard should beginners choose?

Beginners often prefer boards that are one to two centimeters shorter than the recommended range. A slightly shorter board is easier to maneuver and more forgiving while you learn to link turns.

What size snowboard should advanced riders choose?

Advanced and expert riders often choose sizes at or slightly above the recommended range. A bit more length adds control, edge hold and confidence at higher speed and in demanding terrain.

How do I choose between two snowboard sizes?

If your weight fits more than one size range, choose the middle size for the best all around performance. Go shorter for a more playful, easy turning feel, or longer for extra stability, control and float.

Is there a snowboard size calculator?

Yes. On any Jones board page you can click Find My Size. The calculator gives a model specific recommendation based on your weight and boot size.

What Size Snowboard Do I Need? Size Calculator + Charts

Q: What size snowboard do I need?

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 on this page to match your weight to the recommended board length.

Snowboard size: the key factors explained.

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.

Key factor 1: Rider weight

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

Key factor 2: Boot size and wide boards

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

Key factor 3: Riding style and terrain

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

Key factor 4: Skill level

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

Men's & Women's snowboard size chart

How to choose the right snowboard size

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)
34-45 kg.	<75-100 lbs	137-143
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+

Kid's & Youth snowboard size chart

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

Men's & Women's snowboard width chart for wide snowboards

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.

Snowboard size examples: how to choose your size

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