How do I determine what ski size I am?

How do i determine my ski size?

  • I am 104 lbs, 5 ft 1.5 in. I am thinking about spending a weekend in tahoe... but I do not know if the skis I currently have are tge right size... they are 50 inches long (11.5 in. ...show more

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    these are probably too short. It also depends on your ability level. I am 5'5'' 125 lbs. and I ski a 169 volkl bridge.

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Hi To find the right size ski you measure them against yourself they should be between your chin and nose when measured against you Good luck!

cherie w

Modern shaped skis are designed with the following considerations: skier's weight, skier's ability, terrain, and ski type. Skier's height matters when determining bindings' DIN (tension) settings but *not* when determining ski length. Read this page carefully http://www.summitsportsinc.com/online/guides/ski-sizing-guide.html This the best information you can get for your question. I have found that lots of guides from online stores and local (non ski specialized) stores to be incorrect. If this is your first pair, all mountain ski is best due to its versatility. When you become advanced/expert skier, you will demand more performance from the skis for specific skiing and terrain thus will likely to own several pairs. I don't know the type of ski you have and the kind of terrain you use the ski for, so it is hard to say if it is the right size or not. But, look at the chart on the page I gave you and you can decide the right size for yourself. For example, assuming intermediate, groomed, all mountain: 1) weight: 104 lbs ..... 145cm 2) ability: intermediate ..... +5cm 3) terrain: groomed ..... +0cm 4) ski type: all mountain ..... +10cm -----> ski length 160cm or a little bit shorter

Russ

If you are flying in to the region, rent the skiis at the area, if you are using your own equipment, the skiis seem about right for the new style ie. shaped skiis. Hope this helps.

Jim W

Your skis should be just up to between your nose and your chin.

Miranda K

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