Article: Snowboards are usually measured from tip to tip in centimeters. To size a board, place the tip on the ground and stand the board up to your face. -- the top of the board should reach your chin. However, there are a lot of benefits buying a shorter or longer boards. In general, shorter boards are more maneuverable and longer boards are more stable and can go faster. Beginners should choose a board on the longer end -- one that reaches their nose when stood up, for example. Heavier riders should consider slightly longer boards to distribute their weight. On the back of every board is a weight classification, so get the right board for your body. If you're too heavy you could break the board, too light and you will have trouble maneuvering. The width of a board needs to fit your body, and most people will be fine with a normal board width of 246-255 millimeters. Your snowboarding boots should barely hang over the edges of the board when you stand on it, with no more than an inch of your toes and heels sticking out on either side. Generally, those with a US men's size 11 or US women's size 11.5 shoe and larger should get a "wide" board (250+ millimeters). If your foot is smaller then a men's 7 or a women's 9 you should choose a narrow board (235-245 millimeters). There are 2 main snowboard bases, both start by being pieces of plastic: Extruded The pieces are melt together, is less dense and less porous which makes it slower but easier to maintain. Sintered The pieces are pressed together, which makes it more porous and dense. It's faster and more durable.
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Choose a board size. Make sure the board is made for your weight. Choose the right board width for your feet. Check out the base material to know how fast a snowboard is.