size board

Question
hi!
i want to buy a snowboard and i would like to know if is good for me (155)
my height is 1,77cm; weight is 65 kg
and foot is 9 (us)
level begginer but fast learner
if not, what is the best for me?

thanks

Answer
Paulo,

This is a difficult question without more information.  There are so many great brands out there that it is impossible to recommend a single board for you.  One of the most important factors for choosing a board is the type of riding that you plan on doing.  For freestyle(jumps, rails, halfpipe) you will typically want a shorter and more flexible board.  For freeriding, all mountain, and powder riding you will want a larger and stiffer board in general.  

Since you are a beginner, you will probably be able to learn best on a slightly short and soft board.  155 cm is a good bet for size.  If you have any snowboard shops(preferably rider operated) where you live I recommend that you talk to some of the employees and take a look at the boards in you're price range.

If you don't have any nearby shops and are planning on buying online look for boards from some popular brands including: Burton, K2, Forum, Salomon, Nitro, Rome.  There are many others out there, so don't limit your selection to these brands.


-Jonathan