I know you hear this a lot but...

[Smitty Wesson]

Yo, I'm new to skiboarding but seriously want to try it out. Anyway, I'm 6' 6" and about 215. I'm trying to figure out what length of skiboard will work for me, especially being a beginner. Any and all help is appreciated

[nate]

Well, it will depend some on what you like to ride. If you love the park, you might like some revolts or something around that length, even the KTP would be ok, and it would have some great float in powder. You're a pretty tall guy though, so I'm pretty sure you could handle something like the ALP as well, and it could be a great all-mountain board for you. If you' really love the powder, the Condors or some spruce 120's would treat you well too.

In most situations a big guy like you would like 100cm+ boards, but there are some big guys who swear by their sub-100 boards

[Manlenium]

I am 6'0 200lbs geared and was just out on some Tanshos 90's. If you go mid range you would not regreat it either. I came down from EMPs 105 and never looked back. While the 105's give you a better glide over powder and heavy snow. The 90's are manuering at its finest. I was spinnning and whaling down the hill all the time. I am positive speed is not effected when you go balls to the wall. If you plan on some park work, go 98s. If you are a mountain rider with some plans on park go 105-110.

[winterparkrider]

big guys need big boards. especialy when you first start. The smaller boards would be OK if you already had the forward and back balance down. The longer wider boards will give some more stability while learning and will let you progress without having to upgrade. I am 6 ft 170lbs and ride the condors. You will have no problems with them. Or you could go alps.

[BrklynCarver]

Being 6'6, definitely go with something on the longer side, 120s or 110s. Do you have experience in skiing?

Whenever ski buddies want to try out my skiboards, I always put them first on my 120s so they can use their poles and see the difference. Once they get the hang of it, that's when I have them try the 110s or the 105s without poles to really feel the difference in maneuverability.