Ski Sizing Chart
| Skier Height (ft) |
Skier Height (cm) |
Suggested Ski Lengths (cm) |
| 5’2″ |
158 |
145-165 |
| 5’4″ |
163 |
150-170 |
| 5’6″ |
168 |
155-175 |
| 5’8″ |
173 |
160-180 |
What length skis for my height?
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.
What size ski does a 5’2 woman need?
Women’s Ski Size Chart
| User Height (in) |
User Height (cm) |
Beginner Length (cm) |
| 5’0″ |
152 |
137 |
| 5’2″ |
158 |
143 |
| 5’4″ |
163 |
148 |
| 5’6″ |
168 |
153 |
What size skis for 160cm? – Related Questions
What happens if your skis are too short?
Having skis that are too short to support your weight will have a lack of control, lack of response or rebound, and will not absorb the vibration when at a higher speed.
Are shorter skis easier to control?
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.
Is it OK to ski with short skis?
Shorter skis make it harder to longer S-shaped turns and turns can be too sharp when traveling at speed. At high speed, this can lead to more severe injuries to tendons or ligaments if the skier loses control.
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.
What happens if your 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 better to have shorter or longer skis?
If you’re looking at different lengths of the same ski model, the longer version is generally going to be more stable at high speeds, while the shorter length is generally going to be easier to ski at slower speeds.
What are short skis for?
Shorter skis are great for ease of control. They are lightweight, more maneuverable, and feel more playful. Shorter skis are easier to turn than longer skis. Because of their reduced length, shorter skis have less contact with the snow, and so there is less friction when pushing through a turn.
Are shorter skis better for moguls?
Shorter skis turn easier, particularly in the moguls. A shorter ski typically has a smaller turning radius which means that you will spend less time in the fall line and that results in slower skiing and better speed control.
