What size snowboard should I buy?

I'm a beginner, just started last year and I went on my first black (no falling, yay!) last weekend. No, I can't carve or do tricks.





I'm female, 5ft. 3 1/2 in. or 161.29 centimeters, weigh 110 pounds or 50 kilograms. I wear a shoe size 7 1/2 and sometimes 8.





Yes, I know that the board should got up to between my nose and chin, but I'm looking to order a board online and that won't help very much, will it? I thought that 148cm was a good size, but I was told to get a smaller one. Also, the snowboard sizing guide at http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-gui... told me to get a 140cm, but isn't that a little short?





Any and all help is appreciated, thanks!

What size snowboard should I buy?
well first off what kind of board are you looking for





freeride or freestyle





are you wanting to get into tricks do you like the look of the park and you think thats where you will ride the most then





you want a slightly shorter board ad say 140 is good





or doo you like riding the whole mountain and speed and riiding all the different kind of terain is your thing





then you want a slightly longer board than 140





just chexk the board you are ordering has your weight within its weightrange





its not vital but if you want the most out of your new board make sure its specifications fit you





hope it helps





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Reply:Get one off Craigslist. It'll be cheaper and give you a chance to figure out what you want. Plus, you will want a longer board once you progress beyond beginner. Start short!
Reply:A 140 board sounds just right for your little frame, dont get a board with an agressive side cut. 6 or 7 is plenty for you, also you dont want the board to be too stiff for you either or you wont be able to give the board the flex it needs when you are making your turns. A longer board will serve the purpose for powder so you can make nice floaty turns, but if you are mainly sticking to the groomed runs stick to the 140. If you out preform that board then its time to get a new one!
Reply:your snow board should simply be from ur toes to between ur forehead and lower neck
Reply:Get a K2 board. The Luna is a solid board that my wife loves. They also have the Skyla and Moment that are less expensive, but probably are almost as good. I'd recommend a 142-143 cm range.



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