For example, if you are 5’6″ you would ride a 77cm deck.

Pretty easy huh? Let’s try another, 5’9″, boom, you ride an 80cm deck.

Okay, fairly straightforward, now say you’re 6’1″, uh oh, looks like you have to make a decision between an 83 or 85cm deck. This is when all of those other measurements come in extremely handy, consider the following:

If you’re 6’1″ technically both boards could fit you, but it really comes down to personal preference.

Some people (myself included) enjoy a larger stance due to the extra stability a larger deck gives you. Again, this is all preference, so if you have had experience with any boardsports in the past, you may prefer one over the other, but in the end either board will work for you.

* I should note that if you have large feet (size 12+ US mens), I would recommend considering the 85 or the 83cm deck due to the larger width – it helps with limiting wheel-bite.

I hope this clears up some of the confusion on sizing but feel free to ask any other questions you may have in the comment’s section below.