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A snowboard package is the combination of a snowboard and snowboard bindings.
Here are some tips to successfully purchase your snowboard package Rossignol, Salomon, Head.
The choice of a men's snowboard depends on several essential criteria. Here are some guidelines to help you choose well:
There is no magic formula: the board size depends on your height, your weight, and your program. The current trend favors shorter boards, notably thanks to reverse cambers which improve maneuverability.
Height | Weight | Freeride | Freestyle | Versatile |
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> 1.90 m | > 90 kg | > 169 cm | > 163 cm | > 165 cm |
1.80 – 1.90 m | 70 – 90 kg | 165 – 169 cm | 160 – 165 cm | 160 – 165 cm |
1.75 – 1.80 m | 65 – 75 kg | 160 – 165 cm | 155 – 160 cm | 157 – 160 cm |
1.60 – 1.75 m | 55 – 65 kg | 155 – 160 cm | 150 – 155 cm | 153 – 157 cm |
< 1.60 m | 50 – 60 kg | 150 – 155 cm | 147 – 153 cm | 147 – 153 cm |
Height | Weight | Freeride | Freestyle | Versatile |
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> 1.80 m | > 65 kg | 160 – 163 cm | 155 – 157 cm | 155 – 157 cm |
1.70 – 1.80 m | 60 – 65 kg | 155 – 160 cm | 150 – 155 cm | 150 – 155 cm |
1.60 – 1.75 m | 55 – 60 kg | 150 – 155 cm | 145 – 150 cm | 145 – 150 cm |
1.50 – 1.60 m | 50 – 55 kg | 145 – 150 cm | 140 – 145 cm | 140 – 145 cm |
< 1.50 m | < 50 kg | 140 – 150 cm | 140 – 143 cm | 140 – 143 cm |
The camber strongly influences the behavior of your board. Here is a simplified presentation of the main profiles:
The classic camber (or traditional snowboard camber) forms an upward arc. It provides:
Less forgiving, it is more suitable for experienced riders. Example: Burton CustomX.
The reverse camber (or rocker) is concave in the center, with raised tips. It offers:
Less stable at high speed. Example: Lib Tech Skate Banana.
The flat camber (or flat profile) is neutral, between classic and reverse. It offers:
The W camber (or hybrid camber, Flying V) combines camber under the feet and rockers at the tips. It ensures:
Examples: Burton Custom, Burton Process Flying V.
The Camrock is a mix: camber between the feet, rocker in nose and tail. It brings:
Examples: K2 Alchemist and K2 Manifest.
For personalized advice, contact us ( info line: 09.63.00.76.65 or via our contact form, our technical advisors will guide you best in your snowboard package purchase.
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