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Width, Sidecut Radius, and Stance Options
The length of a snowboard is important, but also consider the width of the board, sidecut radius, and
the stance options when choosing a snowboard.
If you have big feet, boot
size U.S. 11+, you will want to look into getting a wide board. Most wide boards have a waist size of
around 260mm or greater. If you have big feet and ride a narrow board you will have toe and/or heel
overhang and you will fall when you turn.
Next, look at the board’s sidecut. Sidecut is what helps the board turn. The smaller the
sidecut radius (usually less than 8.5m) the tighter you will be able to turn. A board with a larger
sidecut will make big arching turns. Larger sidecuts (greater than 8.5m) are
usually found on freeriding boards. The amount of sidecut you choose is up to you. Some people just
don’t like boards with a lot of sidecut, while others swear that the more sidecut their board has, the
better.
Look for a board that has plenty of stance options. You will want to adjust your stance for different
snow conditions, your riding style, or if you are growing. Most boards come with “eight-pack” inserts,
which means there are eight holes to adjust your front foot binding, and eight holes to adjust your back
foot binding. Other
companies use 10-pack inserts, Burton has their 3D hole pattern, and Forum has a slider system for
mounting bindings to the board. |
"eight-pack" inserts |
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