How to ship · recreation
How to ship a snowboard
Snowboards ship easier than skis because they are shorter (typically 150-160 cm) and fit more standard boxes. Most 60 in snowboards ship in a 64 x 12 x 6 in box.
- Typical weight
- 5-12 lb for the board; 15-25 lb with bindings and boots
- Rate band tracked
- 20 lb
- Cheapest option
- USPS Ground Advantage (board only); UPS Ground for board+boots+bindings
Live rates
What it costs to ship a snowboard, right now
A 20 lb parcel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA. Actual cost for your snowboard varies by ±10-30% with its specific weight and destination zone.
- 01
Ground FedEx 4d $46.79 +$37.48 - 02
Ground Saver UPS 5d $9.31 cheapest - 03
Ground Advantage USPS 5d $9.65 +$0.34
Close call Only $0.34 (4%) separates the cheapest from the runner-up. Free USPS home pickup or a closer drop-off can erase this gap. Pick by convenience, not price, at this margin.
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Before you pack
The box and materials
Box
Long corrugated (snowboard shipping box)
64 x 12 x 6 in typical
Available at snowboard shops at the end of season for $5-10.
Checklist
- Snowboard box
- Bubble wrap
- Foam pipe insulation for tips
- Tape
- Boot bag if shipping boots separately
The process
Pack a snowboard in 4 steps
01 of 04
Remove bindings
Unscrew all four disc mounts with a #3 Phillips. Bag the bindings and screws.
02 of 04
Wrap the board
Two full layers of bubble. Pay extra attention to the nose and tail tips.
03 of 04
Add foam to the tips
Pool noodle or pipe insulation taped to each tip for crush protection.
04 of 04
Box, label, seal
Slide into the box, pad any empty space with paper, tape seams. Label Fragile.
Carrier notes
Which carrier to use
USPS
Ground Advantage up to 108 in length. A 60 in board box fits easily.
UPS
Ground fine; UPS is a nickel more than USPS on typical routes.
FedEx
Home Delivery works for residential endpoints.
Insurance + declared value
Protecting the package
Declare for replacement; most adult snowboards are $300-800.
Specialty shippers are usually not worth it here.
Snowboards fit parcel carriers with room to spare.
FAQ
Common questions
Q01 Can I ship with bindings attached?
Yes, but pad them extensively. Bindings are the most commonly damaged part.
Q02 What about boots?
Ship boots in a separate USPS Priority Mail box. Putting them with the board adds weight and awkwardness.
Q03 Does it matter if I ship off-season?
Cost is the same year-round; shops may be less willing to give up boxes after October.