Trying to navigate through thousands of snowboards can be overwhelming but we have made an easy guide to finding your perfect snowboard. This is organized by the five different types of snowboards, all-mountain, freestyle, free ride, powder, and splitboard. This guide also includes the different terrain, shape, snow conditions, and level you feel comfortable riding in. Here are the main things to consider when finding your perfect snowboard:
Snowboard length: As a general rule, if you stand a board on its tail, the nose of the board should reach somewhere between your nose and chin. You can use size charts and recommended rider weights to get more precise.
Types of snowboards: The right type of board depends on what type of terrain and snow conditions you plan to ride in.
Snowboard width: With the right width board, your boots will extend just slightly over the edges of the board. If they overhang too much, though, they could drag and make you lose control.
Snowboard shape: Choose a directional board for high-speed carving, a true twin board for park and pipe use, or a directional twin for all-mountain riding.
Other snowboard features: You can refine your search by considering things like sidecut radius, effective edge, board flex and base material