Snowboard Waist Width 101 // What is a functional board width?

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Snowboard waist width might be one of the ore important things to get right when choosing a snowboard. It can be the difference between sore ankles and happy turning... But there are so many factors to determine the right board width when you really dive into it, that it can be confusing!
1cm to 2cm boot overhang on each side work for most people most of the time... but of course there are exceptions!

[@jameslee7961]

Lars is single handedly elevating snowboard knowledge in average joes like myself.

[@EdsPlace]

Example case(for hypothetical average rider)-

[@lp_6014]

This is exactly the kind of information and thinking that I love. These are the details that I wonder about when things just don’t quite feel right or I notice different people with different preferences.

[@yakked]

This is the best info of this kind on YT. Speculation or not, it's great to hear people talking about it. Even if you are buying a board from a shop and not online, it's good to go armed with some ideas and hard numbers.

[@ShredPilgrim]

I’ve been riding since ‘92, and have been dabbling with making my own boards for the past few years. I thought I knew a lot about snowboarding, but making boards made me realize I hardly know a thing!

[@danielbadoux4863]

Good thing about this video: without saying it, it demonstrates that for big feet (size 13 and up) there aren't many wide enough snowboards on the market.

[@johnnyuutah]

I've gone down the rabbit hole myself in calculating all of these variables. I've been looking at where I actually apply pressure with the heel and balls of my feet, and centering the bindings based off that measurement vs simply centering the boot.

[@nate_skate]

This was an awesome video, so much good information in here. I also was listening to a podcast where Mikey Franco was saying the ideal board width is 1cm overhang on toe and heel.

[@iddqd6716]

Hi, those measurement examples are gold! Thank you!

[@ANETOKILLE]

Thanks so much, I do all this crazy stuff myself, but your rules of thumb are great and simplify everything. Please keep providing this "nerdy" episodes.

[@berightback1456]

Simply great video

[@PascalFlamand]

As always an awesome video. I like your approach. Learning so much. Thank you!

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

That was extremely insightful, thank you.

[@GiacintoMarcellino]

Very informative, spectacular content. Thanks a lot for this.

[@maness2112]

I have size 7.5 feet. This topic is very important to me. Thanks!

[@markthompson1796]

Awesome breakdown. Thanks so much.

[@theotherone58]

Excellent explanations as always!

[@donutsnopeas]

Love your channel cause i am an OCD snowboarder.

[@jerryb63]

Great subject, looking forward to your detailed advice 👍

[@trex2957]

Great advice. My second board I bought on special was a Dump Truck 163, 258 waist. I've never ridden it because I just know it's too narrow for my size 12s. Guy in shop said I'd be fine - took the sale, but it's about 25-30mm over hang. Just tried turning back foot forward, but that feels so wack, I'm normally 25 front negative 15 back duck. If I didn't/couldn't carve I might get away with it, but it's an aggressive all mountain and if I take it I'll want to lay it down.