I’ve been thinking about putting together a modular online ‘How To’ video guide that covers every little mundane detail of making a snowboard from beginning to end using the vacuum pressing method. There are great online building videos using pneumonic/bladder presses but vacuum pressing videos seem to be hard to come by.

Think it’s worth doing?

The Stance Width Estimator tool below is meant to provide a solid starting point for a snowboard's stance width based on rider height. This tool gives a recommended distance between the center position of the front insert pack to the center position of the rear insert pack. Individuals can then widen or shrink their stance width within the resulting insert pack positions.

This tool should come in handy for those of you building boards for others whether they're friends, family, or customers. It can also be useful for non-builders who are looking for criteria to nail down the perfect new board.