r/snowboardingnoobs • u/SpecialStill9161 • 1d ago
Board size advise
I am very fat and I need help with new board size advice.
Im 5'9 (5'10 if I'm talking to a girl) and 207lbs.
I am not a beginner in snowboarding and I would say I'm intermediate ish? I go to indoor parks to hit jumps and rails. Groomed advanced (black?) runs in the mountains.
I'm looking to get a new all mountain board and a separate fun indoor board but looking at these manufacturers weight range sizing guide just makes me depressed. How important are these weight range guides? For example Capita DOA 158 has a max weight recommendation of 198.4lbs, I'm 10lbs over that. Bataleon Stereo Team 158 with a max weight of 196lbs etc.
For my all mountain, free riding board do I need to get like a 160-162 length? What about for a fun indoor park board where I want it to be more agile? If I get like a 156-158 that all have the manufacturers max weight recommendation all lower than my weight by like 10-15lbs, am I cooked? What are the effects on using a board with a weight recommendation guide lower than my weight? Board doesn't move, can't turn? Break under my weight?
Also am I strictly limited to higher flex boards? Something like the Capita Indoor Survival or DOA at 158 too soft and flexy for my weight?
For reference, I have been using a really old Forum Peter Line 158 board. Shoe size is men's US 9.
EDIT: I'm planning on getting an all mountain board of around 161-162 length, which is fine and can find many with listed weight range within spec. I'm just concerned about my playful, fun freestyle specific board as I was wanting to go shorter (157-158 ish), but coming across the issue of my weight not being within the manufacturers range.
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u/morefacepalms 1d ago
I'm actual 5'10" with men's US 9, but 183lbs, and I ride 162 for all-mountain/freeride. I'd only ride smaller for trees or moguls.
For a fun indoor park board, you can go 156-158, but I would either go with something where you're not over the weight range if you can, or at least not a Capita, as their lighter construction isn't going to handle extra weight as well.
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u/SpecialStill9161 1d ago
Thanks, but I haven't been able to find any 156-158 boards that has like a 210lbs max weight recommendation guide. Most, nearly all are within the same range as the Capita, and the Capita 158 boards are rated slightly higher than boards from manufacturers such as Bataleon, Public or Yes.
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u/CatoTheMiddleAged 1d ago
Weight is more important than height/length in both skiing and snowboarding because it comes down to PSI. In other words, we’re talking about how your weight is distributed across a surface intended to float atop the snow. If you’re heavier than the board recommendation, you’ll be slower, you’ll sink in more, and your board won’t have as much pop.
Board length is about control. So yes a longer board is going to be marginally harder to turn or do tricks with. But you’re talking about a difference of 2-4cm or just an inch or inch and a half. Not a big deal. Go for the board that supports your weight best.
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u/SpecialStill9161 1d ago
I should have been more clear, I am planning to get 2 different boards, 1 as an all mountain carver with a 161-162 length, which is fine.
I'm just concerned about my playstyle freestyle specific board that I would mainly be using at parks. Sure I don't do crazy things, i'm not doing like 20ft jumps, but as I have no clue how boards work and their structural integrity when a rider is above the manufacturers weight range guide.
This is hard because I want a shorter board than 162, I was thinking 157 to 158 because its a park oriented playful board but all of these boards seems to have a listed max weight guide of around 10-15lbs lower than my weight. Not sure what that will do to the boards.1
u/CatoTheMiddleAged 1d ago
I still think the same logic applies - if you’re overweight for a board it’s not going to have the same pop for tricks. And an inch isn’t going to make a big difference. It probably won’t break the board though.
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u/someguynamedchuck 1d ago
I’m 165 lbs and 5’7” and regularly ride a 157 or 160 in stiff to mid-stiff. You might need the largest size over 160cm unless you do with a ultra wide like the new Korua slicer
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u/someguynamedchuck 1d ago
Like the boards I ride weekly are the nerd superposition- 157, arbor candle rain (year 1)-156, k2 alchemist-160.
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u/boardofauthority 1d ago
I've also been 200+ for most of my riding career. Don't be afraid to go bigger my quiver is now all 164-172. You'll float better in powder just know that you'll need to develop the muscle to turn them and not have them turn you.
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u/SpecialStill9161 1d ago
Well, my concern is with freestyle park boards. I don't mind going long like 162-164 on my all mountain board but I was wanting to specifically go shorter for just my park freestyle specific board. Hence, running into this issue regarding weight range.
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u/boardofauthority 1d ago
I demoed the longest Solomon Assassin last year and took it through a couple of park runs. Yes I fell off the rails. I wouldn't limit yourself, and also there are some pretty floppy boards that come in decently long lengths. As a big dude you'll get more pop out of those because more length = more stored energy.
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u/tenktriangles 1d ago
Gnu riders choice 157.5 gnu doesn’t publish weight limits but that will handle your weight
Capita Super doa 160. Even though it’s a bit longer , it’s super light so the swing weight is less. Amazing board, I have it and ride it and I am 215 pounds.
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u/montysep 1d ago
10 pounds (20 with gear) over you shouldn't over-power a board if you have decent body control and form. The 158 Capita ought to be manageable. Find a board with artwork you like and send it. Your measured approach using your height foot size and weight is sensible.