What size skis should I get for my height?
There is no magic formula for determining the right size ski for you. In general, the proper ski length is somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. For example, a skier that is 6′ tall will want to look for skis between 170cm and 190cm.
How do I know my size for skis?
The general rule is for your skis to measure somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. With expert level skiers often choosing skis slightly above their head. SIZE SHORTER, CLOSER TO CHEST IF: Child’s weight is less than average for their height.
Is it better to have bigger or smaller skis?
TLDR; Longer skis have more stability and float better in snow, but they also have a larger turning radius. Shorter skis sacrifice stability (especially at speed) but are quick to respond and easier to make short sharp turns. Short skis turn faster but long skis go faster.
Are 180 cm skis for what height?
Choose SHORTER length if you:
| Skier Height (ft’/in”) | Skier Height (cm) | Suggested Ski Length (Intermediate) |
|---|---|---|
| 5’10” | 178cm | 165-175cm |
| 6′ | 183cm | 170-180cm |
| 6’2″ | 188cm | 175-185cm |
| 6’4″ | 193cm | 180-190cm |
What size skis for 5’9 man?
Your height will be the mid-point of a 30-centimeter range of ski lengths. For example, a 5-foot 9-inch person is about 175 centimeters tall. Assuming nothing else, that individual should probably be seeking a ski somewhere in between 160 centimeters and 190 centimeters long.
Is it easier to turn with shorter skis?
As a rule of thumb, beginner-level skiers should ride a ski no longer than the top of their chests. Shorter and softer flexing skis are easier to control, making turning easier and gaining speed less intimidating. The length and waist width of your skis determines how much surface area your ski is touching on the snow.
What happens if skis are too long?
If you go too short, your skis will feel squirrely at speed and you’ll feel like you’re going over the handlebars every time you pressure the front of your boot. Go too long, and you’ll feel like you need a siren and a bullhorn to get people out of your way beca use you just can’t turn the darn things.
Is it easier to turn on shorter skis?
Because shorter skis are easier to initiate in turns, we recommend shorter lengths (and narrower widths) for beginners and intermediates.
Should older skiers use shorter skis?
The older you are the shorter your skis should be. Not because you are older but because there is a correlation between age and a general decline in strength, fitness level, durability and reflex speed. If you are more interested in balance and speed control than you are in speed you want to consider a shorter ski.
Are shorter skis easier to turn?
How do you know if skis are too short?
The ski is too short when the soft snow platform under it will not support the load from your turn and you slide sideways instead of base-carve arc-2-arc when you would be carving arc-2-arc on a longer ski.