159 snowboards are typically made for male riders with average to large foot sizes. The board that you have has a waist of 25.4 cm. It is likely in the neighborhood of 26.4 at the inserts where you will ride.
How tall should you be to ride a 159 snowboard?
Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height
| Rider Height (ft/in) | Rider Height (cm) | Snowboard Size (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 5’10” | 178cm | 154-159 |
| 5’11” | 180cm | 155-160 |
| 6′ | 183cm | 156-162 |
| 6’1″ | 185cm | 157-163 |
Can I ride a 159 snowboard?
Registered. you’ll be fine, I’m 6’6” 240 with size 15 boots and I ride a 161 wide, if i followed recommendations i would be riding some massive plank. 159 won’t affect you that much, and if you plan on hitting the park at all in the future you’ll want a shorter board.
What happens if your snowboard is too big?
The wrong size board could make your board harder to control than it should be, hindering your improvement as a rider. A board that is too long becomes difficult to manouvre, too short and it will become unstable to ride as your speed gets higher.
What is a 159 snowboard?
Riders of average size should check out the Frontier 159 or 162 cm. The Frontier 159 cm is a very versatile size. Lighter, smaller riders, or those looking for a shorter board for jumping, don’t miss the 152 or 156 cm. Those with big feet stick to the wide sizes.
How tall should you be for a 156 snowboard?
Snowboard Sizing Chart Based on Height
| Rider Height (ft/in) | Rider Height (cm) | Snowboard Size (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 5’11” | 180cm | 155-160 |
| 6′ | 183cm | 156-162 |
| 6’1″ | 185cm | 157-163 |
| 6’2″ | 188cm | 158-166 |
How tall is a 155 snowboard?
Snowboard Size Chart
| Rider Height | Range of Board Length (Centimeters) |
|---|---|
| 5’8″ | 147 -155cm |
| 5’10” | 154- 163cm |
| 6’0″ | 157-165cm |
| 6’1″ | 160-168cm |