Do I need a wide Burton snowboard?

Riders with bigger feet may need a wider board to eliminate heel and toe drag. With the technology in Burton boots making them smaller and smaller the line between wide and normal is getting blurry. If you have a boot that is lower profile you may not need a wide board unless your foot is US 12 or over.

Do I need a regular or wide snowboard?

Width is an important factor when choosing a snowboard. Too wide of a board will lack responsiveness. Too narrow and you run the risk of toe and heel drag, which can easily throw you on your face, especially if you enjoy steeper terrain or laying down a hard carve- looking at you dudes with boot sizes 11.5 and up!

How do I know if I need wide snowboard?

The most important thing is your shoe size. For men, If you have a boot size of more than 11.5 (US) then you need a wide snowboard. For women, if you have a boot size of more than 13 (US), you need a wide snowboard. Your board waist should be more than 260 mm.

What is a wide snowboard for?

The waist of the snowboard, where the bindings are attached, is wider than that of a regular snowboard. This prevents the toes from dragging over the edge when a toe side turn is initiated. Wide snowboards can be just as soft, poppy, mellow or aggressive as that of their counterpart.

Do I need a wide snowboard size 10?

Unfortunately some companies will exaggerate what is a wide, mid-wide or normal width snowboard. This is where the majority of board sizes sit. Guys with US boot size 8-10 should avoid wider boards. Also Women with size 10 boots can also ride these boards.

Are wide snowboards harder to turn?

Well, as you may well realise, a wide snowboard makes it more difficult to initiate an edge change, therefore making it more difficult to turn.

Is a wide snowboard more stable?

An added bonus of wider boards is that they're more stable for landing jumps and offer increased float in deep snow, though they sacrifice a little turning performance and tend to be heavier.

Are wide snowboards slower?

The extended waist of the wide board will allow you to float over the snow as you execute carving turns. However, a wide snowboard model will slow you down on the groomed slopes of the ski mountain.

What is the difference between a regular and wide snowboard?

Typically, wide boards will be over 26 centimeters in the waist and regular snowboards are usually around 25 centimeters. There isn't much of a noticeable difference, just enough for your toes not to drag in the snow and lose your edge as you're carving.

Is a wide snowboard faster?

Registered. Technically speaking, the longer boards are BETTER for speed as they are more stable, not because they are faster. Gravity is exerting a force on your mass and pulling it downhill. The only thing stopping you is friction between the board base and the snow.

Are wide snowboards stiffer?

The defining features of a wide board are that the width of the board from edge to edge is wider, the board is often built a bit stiffer, and theyre often available mainly in longer lengths.

Do I need a mid-wide snowboard?

Riders with a boot size of 10 – 11.5 should consider a midwide snowboard. Keep in mind that the make of the boot, year of the boot and stance angles might affect whether or not a rider needs a midwide board. Older boots tend to be bulkier, which would definitely warrant a midwide board for sizes 10 – 11.5.

Do I need a wide snowboard size 11?

As a general consensus among the big-footed experts here, you should stick to a waist width above 258mm/25.8cm if you're rockin' size 11 or 11.5 boots. For a size 12 and up, you'll probably feel most comfortable on a waist width minimum of 260-265mm/26.0-26.5cm.

What happens if my snowboard is too big?

The wrong size board could make your board harder to control than it should be, hindering your improvement as a rider. A board that is too long becomes difficult to manouvre, too short and it will become unstable to ride as your speed gets higher.

Are wide snowboards better for Park?

Premium Member. They all probably need wide boards because they are all riding super short park sticks. Getting a wide board means every bit of energy or effort put into the board needs to be greater to get it on edge (vs. a normal width one) so I can see this being an advantage when riding rails/boxes.

Do I need a wide snowboard Reddit?

It will probably come down to personal preference though you might get a bit of drag on really deep carves from that back foot if you're on a regular board. You could also look for some labeled as "mid wide" but there are fewer of these out there they tend to fill that middle ground between 256 and 260 mm usually.

Do heavier snowboarders go faster?

Registered. Heavier rider will go faster. The fricton coefficient is increased which will slow him/her down on flats or slight uphills.

Is it better to get a bigger or smaller snowboard?

If you're riding is mostly all mountain, powder or freeriding, consider a snowboard on the longer end of the size range or grabbing a volume shifted board. If you are above average weight consider a longer snowboard. If you are a beginner, aim for a shorter board in your size range.

Can your feet be too big for a snowboard?

The short answer is yes; men or women with large feet can still snowboard. They just need to invest in wider boards. It's rare for women to need legitimately wide snowboards; at most, they usually have to go up to a men's size regular.

How much toe overhang is OK on snowboard?

1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of boot overhang for both toe and heel is ideal, and will not create problematic toe or heel drag. Remember that boots typically add 1/2 at both the toe and heel to your foot measurement from above, due to padding, insulation and the outer boot materials.