Kids' Snowboard Gear

How We Choose Kids Snowboard Gear

When you stand a kids’ board upright beside them, it should be somewhere between their chest and chin. If the child is small it’s all right to err on the shorter side because shorter boards are easier to maneuver, which makes for a more comfortable learning experience. Go longer for bigger kids or if you want to give them some room to grow. Don’t go too long, though, or the board may be too difficult for them to maneuver, thus inhibiting their fun factor. Most kids’ boards are in the all-mountain category with camber underfoot and a rockered tip and tail, and we think this is the best place to start for versatility. If your child wants to veer into different profiles once they’ve figured out if they’re a parky or a freerider, they can make those decisions on their second board. As far as boots and bindings? Think simplicity. A traditional strap binding with a soft flex paired with a hook and loop (Velcro) boot will do just fine. It’s okay to size up a bit assuming they’ll grow, but it’s important for the boot to fit well, so size it with a thick sock to begin with and hopefully the won’t grow toooo fast and can get a few seasons out of it.