How to know if you need wide snowboard boots? Probably the best indication that you need wide fitting boots is that your feet will be hurting like hell after a few runs! Boots which are too narrow for your feet will cause cramp and loss of circulation, especially across the widest part of the foot and the toes.
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How wide should snowboard boots be?
The fit, or the feel, of your snowboard boot is not the same as you would fit your shoes. Firstly when fitting shoes, at least this is what I have always been told, there should be about a thumb’s width gap between your toes and the end of your shoe. For snowboard boots your toes should just brush the end of the boot.
Does size 10 boot need a wide snowboard?
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.
Is board width important in snowboarding?
The waist width of a snowboard is a critical performance dimension. If your board is too wide, it will feel slow moving edge to edge. If your board is too narrow, you will drag the toe cap or heel cup of your binding in the snow when you turn sharply.
Is it better to have tight or loose snowboard boots?
Snowboard boots should be a close, snug fit, but without feeling too tight and restrictive. When you first put the boots on, you should feel a slight push on your toes at the end on the boot. When you’ve tightened the boots and you flex forward from the ankle, your toes should just back off from the end.
How do I know if my snowboard is too wide?
A few indicators that might suggest that your stance is too wide include having trouble turning the board, as well as feeling excess pain in the ankles and knees. Too narrow of a stance and you may be falling over excessively with even less control of the snowboard.
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.
Is it harder to ride a wide snowboard?
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.
Do I need a wide board for size 10.5 boots?
As a general guideline, you want to avoid a wide (W) snowboard if you wear a size 10.5 boot (U.S. Men) or below. Too much boot overhang will cause toe and heel drag but too little will make your board difficult to lift up edge to edge.
How much boot overhang is OK on a 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.
When should you ride a wide snowboard?
Riders with a boot size of 11 (and sometimes 10.5) and larger should ride a wide snowboard.
Why do my toes go numb in snowboard boots?
A common cause of boot compression is when the boot is actually too big and people do up the instep buckle too hard to secure the foot. All this does is to apply pressure to the top of the foot where the nerves and blood vessels run, causing numbness and a lack of circulation.
Should my toes touch in snowboard boots?
2. Yes your toes should be touching the end of the boot when you’re standing upright in the boot, bend at the knees and ankles and see if the toe comes ever so slightly off the end. Now they shouldn’t be ramming into the end or curling, just a nice light push.
Should you move your toes in snowboard boots?
Oh yes, you should also be able to wiggle around inside the boot’s toebox for your foot’s circulation. Snowboard boots have forward lean built into them and are not made for standing upright. Many times a boot will feel small when you first put your foot inside it.
Should bindings hang over edge snowboard?
Conventional bindings will always overhang the board. In a prefect fit, your bare foot will overhang the edges. Therefore your boots will always overhang more and the heelcup of your bindings will be outside of your boot heel. The binding’s toeside will vary a bit more depending on binding design.
Is a longer snowboard better for beginners?
Short snowboards will be easier to turn, making them great for beginners. A longer board will be more stable and have more contact with the snow ensuring they are perfect for carving. Advanced snowboarders who favour park may choose to downsize their board by around 2-4cms.
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.
How wide should a snowboard be for size 11 boots?
When Back Binding is at 15°
| Men’s US Boot Size | Foot Size (cm) | MIN at 15° (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | 27 | 243 |
| 10 | 27.5 | 247 |
| 10.5 | 28 | 251 |
| 11 | 28.5 | 254 |
Who should ride a 162 snowboard?
Most riders of average size choose the 158 cm. This is a great all-around size for park, pipe and carving. If you are a smaller, lighter rider go for the 154 or 156 cm, and youth can take flight on the 150cm. And if you are taller than average, or weigh over 180 lbs (80 kg), consider the 162 cm.
Is a 159 snowboard to big for me?
These shorter length boards are good for beginners and freestyle riders. A longer board could reach from your nose to just over your head.
| Rider Weight (lb) | Rider Weight (kg) | Snowboard Size (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 140-150 | 63-68 | 148-154 |
| 150-160 | 68-73 | 151-156 |
| 160-170 | 73-77 | 152-158 |
| 170-180 | 77-82 | 153-159 |
Is weight or height more important for snowboard?
Weight definitely matters far more than height – although the height myth is very prevalent. I’m short as well and my snowboard looks pretty long, but it’s actually just right for my weight. I weigh 105 and ride a 145, which is actually on the longer end of what I can ride for all-mountain.