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Children's snowboard length - a sizing guide

We have previously shared tips and advice that will come in handy when teaching your child to snowboard. Now we thought we'd continue along the same lines and tell you more about how to choose a suitable length for your child's snowboard.

Factors that determine the length of the snowboard

When buying (or renting) a snowboard for your child, there are two main factors that determine which length of board to choose - the child's height and weight.

The length

If you choose a snowboard that is very long in relation to your child's height, it will feel big and clumsy, as well as being more difficult to handle. This will not only lengthen the learning curve but also risk reducing their desire to ride! Similarly, choosing a snowboard that is too short for your child's height is not a good idea. Instead, it can lead to their toes or heels catching on the slope when they try to turn, while making it harder to keep their balance.

Person snowboarding on rail in sunny ski area with snow-covered slopes and blue sky

Person snowboarding on rail in sunny ski area with blue sky and snow

Weights

Another aspect that may need to be taken into account is the child's weight in relation to their height. In some cases, it may be that they have grown a lot in length but still weigh little or vice versa. If the child is taller and weighs less than average, a shorter snowboard is usually preferable. For children who are shorter but weigh a little more, a longer board is preferable.

Length guide for children's snowboards

Generally speaking, the snowboard should end somewhere between the child's chest and eyes. As mentioned earlier, it may also be necessary to take into account your child's weight in relation to their height. That said, we've put together a length guide that works to help you choose a suitable snowboard length:

Child's height (cm)	Length of snowboard (cm)
94	70-80
102	80-90
109	85-95
114	90-100
119	95-105
127	100-110
135	105-120
140	110-125
145	115-130
149	125-135
156	130-145
164	140-150

To summarise

To make learning easier and snowboarding as fun as possible for your child, it's important to choose a board of just the right length. This can be easier said than done. By taking into account your child's height and weight and using the table above, hopefully the process will be easier!Did you know that in Kaisers Skidbod you have the opportunity to snowboard and ski equipment hire for the whole family? Take a look our offers or book your trip to have a great experience with us at Stöten in Sälen - see you on the slopes!

Follow our guide and find the perfect snowboard length for your child!

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Stöten in brief

Stöten has been voted for several years in a row as Sweden's best ski resort of Freerides readers
There are 50 slopes with different levels of difficulty
There are 45 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, 3 km of which are lit
Stöten is home to Sälen's longest descent - Morsmor's 3060 metre plunge
Pisten Älvan has previously been voted Sweden's best piste
Stöten has been awarded Sweden's best ski resort for families with children