When choosing the correct size board you need to consider your snowboard profile. Snowboard manufacturers have designed boards specifically for beginner, intermediate or advanced use. In addition, snowboards are created to fit the terrain where they are used; for example, Freeride - backcountry, All-Mountain - all terrain, Freestyle - park/tricks and Powder - for deep/fresh powder. Are you looking for information on the right size snowboard for your ability? Check out the Snowboard Size Chart at Skiheart.com. If you are looking for more information about snowboards, check out the Snowboard Buying Guide from REI.com. Also, check out our recent article: How to choose a woman's snowboard.