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Kids' Snowboard Size Chart & Buyer's Guide

We have one of the largest selections of snowboard equipment on the web, a super knowledgeable staff and expert guides to help you make an informed decision.

Height and weight are important considerations when selecting the correct size snowboard for kids. If you are still unsure, you can take into account the skill level of the rider and size up or down. A good rule of thumb is that youth snowboards should come up somewhere between the child's chest and chin. You will find individual size charts on individual snowboard product detail pages for each of the snowboards we sell. Need a starting point? Use the Kids' Snowboard Size Chart below.

How to Choose the Correct Length Snowboard For A Child:

  1. Measure your child's height and weight.
  2. Locate their height on the size chart below.
  3. Match their height with the corresponding snowboard length in the right column.

Children's Snowboard Size Chart

 
Age (yrs)Height (in)Height (cm)Weight (lbs)Weight (kg)Snowboard Length (cm)
337943414< 80
440102371680-90
543109421885-95
645114462190-100
747119502395-105
8501275726100-110
9531356329105-120
10551407032110-125
11571457936115-130
12591498941125-135
136115610046130-145
146516411251140-150

Height and weight are based off of the 50th percentile for children for each age listed on the left side of the chart.

What if My Child's Height is Between Those Listed on the Size Chart?

If your child is between two of the heights listed, find their weight on the chart. If they are light for their height, size their snowboard close to the shorter end of the range, and if they are heavy for their height, go with something on the longer end of the range.

Reasons to size kids' snowboards shorter, closer to the chest:

  • They are a beginner or cautious snowboarder.
  • Their weight is lighter than average for their height.
  • They like to make short, quick turns and seldom ride fast.

Reasons to size kids' snowboards longer, closer to the nose:

  • They are riding fast and aggressively.
  • They weigh more than average for their height.
  • You want to purchase a snowboard with room to grow. Children grow fast and there are boots and outerwear designed to accomodate this, but no "adjustable" length boards. However, sizing a snowboard outside of their recommended range can limit progression and put a damper on how much fun they have.

Discover Seasonal Kids Snowboard Rentals

Here at evo we know firsthand that kids grow quickly and parents are subsequently faced with the challenge of finding their children new youth snowboard gear each time their youngsters outgrow their current gear. This can often be an expensive and difficult task, that's why we've created our seasonal kid's snowboard rental program which offers kids full season use of a snowboard, boots, and bindings. Put the era of long gear rental lines every weekend behind you! Learn more:
Seattle Kids Snowboard Rentals  |  Portland Kids Snowboard Rentals  |  Denver Kids Snowboard Rentals

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