Need a new Snowboard? Finding a great snowboard is never easy.

Read this great guide to buying a snowboard.

Buying the right snowboard can make the biggest difference in acheving your snowboarding potential. There are basically five types of snowboarders and five types of snowboards: Novice, Youth, Female Intermediate, Male Intermediate and Expert.

The average beginner should simply find a board that is the right length and width. In order to decide what that perfect snowboard size is, go to a local snowboard shop or larger retail sporting goods store that carries snowboards. Take a snowboard off of the rack and lay it on the floor (carpeted only!). If your toes or heels hand off of the snowboard more than one inch or 2.5 cm, the snowboard is too narrow for you. Find a wider snowboard. If you stand the board on end, the top of the board should be between your eyes and chin. See the size chart graphic to the right. A little smaller or longer snowboard will not make much of a difference but beginners are encouraged to ride smaller boards because they are easier to manage.

Intermediate snowboarders should choose intermediate boards, usually found in the $250-400 price range. Choose a board that is stiff you are planning to become a more aggressive snowboarder especially in the park and halfpipe. Stiffer boards turn harder and carve better without losing an edge when you hit a patch of ice or hard packed snow.

Experts already know what type of boards they want to ride to meet their individual style. These boards are usually pro models (designed by professional snowboarders to meet specific needs) and more expensive than other boards.

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