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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)
3 37 94 34 14 < 80
4 40 102 37 16 80-90
5 43 109 42 18 85-95
6 45 114 46 21 90-100
7 47 119 50 23 95-105
8 50 127 57 26 100-110
9 53 135 63 29 105-120
10 55 140 70 32 110-125
11 57 145 79 36 115-130
12 59 149 89 41 125-135
13 61 156 100 46 130-145
14 65 164 112 51 140-150

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 first hand 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 skis, boots, and poles. 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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Still have questions? Please give our customer care team a call at 866-386-1590, Customer Care Hours. They can help you find the right setup to fit your needs.