If you plan on riding more freestyle ( spinning , jibbing , hitting freestyle features ) you may want a slightly shorter board .
If you plan on riding more freeride ( big , high - speed , charging turns ) you may want a slightly longer board .
If you plan on riding more freestyle ( spinning , jibbing , hitting freestyle features ) you may want a slightly shorter board , and if you plan on riding more freeride ( big , high - speed , charging turns ) you may want a slightly longer board .