Women's snowboards

Women’s snowboards: design, fit and performance

Choosing the right women’s snowboard means understanding design, fit and riding style. More and more women are passionate about the mountains, and snowboarding has become one of the fastest-growing winter sports among them. For a woman, snowboarding is synonymous with fun and style to take straight to the ski slopes.

Like any technical sport, learning to snowboard requires commitment and consistency.

All women's hard goods are based on precise technical specifications. Choosing the correct board size is essential to maximise performance and control.

Women's snowboards are smaller than men's boards.They also feature narrower waist widths to match smaller boot sizes and improve edge-to-edge response and also they are also shaped differently and thinner to fit women's bodies better.

Women's snowboards come in different levels. An experienced rider needs a high-performance board to go fast in any situation. Whether on the slope, freeride, or in the park, women's boards have the same features as men's boards, just in smaller sizes.

In our snowboard store, you will find models for women snowboarders of all levels. Get advice from us for your new setup.

Read our guidelines, and feel free to call us for free personalized help.

Beginner women’s snowboard boards

When you start your snowboarding career you need to find a board that will help you as much as possible to draw your first turns with confidence. If you are starting from scratch your first board should be soft with a low flex so you don't get into trouble.

The first few days on a snowboard can be traumatic for many people. If you don't have the right material and set up properly the situation can only get worse.

To build confidence and progress faster, choose a board with forgiving construction and soft flex. Possibly a rocker or flat women's snowboard will definitely give you more comfort.

These two constructions will allow you to make your first turns while minimizing the risk of catching an edge. The board with a rocker or flat will help you draw turns perfectly and easily.

Women’s snowboards for intermediate and advanced riders

If you can go downhill and turn smoothly, you can use higher-level women's snowboards. After a few seasons, you will know if you need better performance on the slope or while freeriding. Each board has its own unique features. 
Advanced riders should also consider waist width, torsional stiffness and setback when choosing a board for precise edge control.

For experienced snowboarders, we offer a wide range of top women's boards for every situation. Choose a medium-high flex to get the best response from the board. Even for women, a board with a classic camber will give extreme grip compared to other constructions with rockers.

Women’s snowboard park and freestyle boards

More women are enjoying parks. Many young women find small and big jumps easy now. More young ladies are trying snowparks and freestyle snowboarding.

If you are new to the park, a flat board will help you enjoy small and medium jumps. You can also slide on rails easily with a flat board or one that has some rocker.

There are boards with hybrid designs too. This profile improves stability on take-off while keeping landings more forgiving.

Brands such as Jones and Bataleon offer complete women’s lines featuring advanced technologies and lightweight materials, while always ensuring that the design is tailored to the specific use.

How to choose the right snowboard size for women

To pick the right snowboard size, start with your height. A good guide is between your chin and your nose. This range is best for most women riders.

A snowboard that is too short is easier to use at first, but it won't help you improve. It can feel unstable when you go fast.

A snowboard that is too long makes turning harder and takes more effort to control. That is why picking the right length is very important.

Women’s snowboard sizes usually go from 139 to 154. There can be some exceptions based on weight, skill level, and riding style. However, weight remains the most important factor when selecting the correct length.

If you are unsure about the right size, ask us for help before you buy. We are happy to assist you in choosing the right board.

Snowboard, bindings and boots: the perfect women’s setup

A good setup gives you an advantage on snow. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, your board, boots, and bindings should match. Matching flex across all three elements improves energy transfer and reduces fatigue.

Beginner women riders should pick a soft setup. A soft board, soft boots, and soft bindings provide comfort and make learning easier.

Comfort is key during your first days on a snowboard. When you feel comfortable, you learn faster and enjoy every run.

As you improve to a medium or advanced level, you can choose stiffer equipment. Stiffer gear offers more control and better response.

Snowboarding makes you feel free and gives you amazing sensations. The right setup helps you enjoy these feelings even more.

Women’s snowboard boards from pleasures milano

Since 1999, we have been selecting snowboards equipment for riders from Milan and across Europe. In our store you’ll find a complete range of men’s snowboards, kids’ snowboards, fast-entry snowboard bindings, Step On bindings, snowboard goggles, and technical accessories.

Our expertise comes from real experience on the mountain. We test materials, evaluate construction technologies, and recommend only products that deliver proven quality, reliability, and performance.

The mountains demand preparation. With the right equipment, every run becomes safer, smoother, and more enjoyable. That’s why we carefully select only the snowboard brands that have consistently proven themselves over the years in terms of quality, durability, and on-snow performance.

Our collection includes leading brands such as ThirtyTwo, Capita, Volcom, Nidecker, Salomon, GNU, Lib Tech, Nitro and many other industry leaders, carefully selected to suit every riding style and ability level.