| More women are getting interested in snowboarding. | | | | the height of the intended rider. To get an idea of |
| As a sport that does not require a great deal of upper | | | | whether a board is the correct length, stand the board |
| body strength, and the fact that snowboarding | | | | on end and see how close the overall length comes to |
| provides an excellent cardiovascular workout, it is a lot | | | | the chin. A board of approximately that length will be |
| of fun and very healthy for both genders. However, | | | | fine if you plan on participating in park or pipe |
| the equipment is not designed to be a uniform fit for | | | | snowboarding. If carving or freeriding is your intention, |
| males and females alike. If you are in the market for a | | | | then the board should be a little longer, coming up to |
| quality women's snowboard, there are several factors | | | | approximately between the cheek and eye level. |
| you should keep in mind. | | | | One last factor to address is the flex of the board. |
| One of the most basic differences between | | | | Your body mass will come into play here. If you are |
| snowboard manufactured for women is that they are | | | | lighter, then you will need a board that is slightly more |
| different in the width of the board itself. The deciding | | | | flexible. You can test the flex factor of the board by |
| factor here is the obvious differences in the width of | | | | pressing against the board along toward the middle. |
| the male foot from that of the female foot. Smaller | | | | Just remember that the greater the weight load, the |
| feet need a more narrow board in order to allow the | | | | less flex you need in the snowboard. |
| rider to have optimum control of the snowboard. A | | | | Sporting goods shops will carry a vast array of |
| good rule of thumb is to see how your foot rests on | | | | snowboards, each with various combinations of these |
| the surface of the board. If your toes or heels do not | | | | essential elements. Since women, just like men, come |
| come near the edge of the board, then you know it is | | | | is all heights, weights, and shoe sizes, it is important to |
| too wide. Choosing a board that is too wide for your | | | | try out several boards until you find the one that most |
| feet will result in a decreased ability to maneuver, | | | | closely will meet your needs. Do not allow yourself to |
| especially when it comes to making a turn. | | | | be directed toward any one board that is promoted as |
| Once the width has been addressed, turn your | | | | being a good fit for any woman. With a little effort, you |
| attention to the length of the snowboard. As a general | | | | can find the perfect women's snowboard for you. |
| rule, the ideal length of the board should correspond to | | | | |