Determining the right ski length is not as simple as plugging in your height and weight. Although these are great factors to provide a starting point, there are other factors such as snow conditions, preferred terrain, ski category, and personal preference that should also be taken into account.
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.
Go Shorter If (Closer to Chin):
- You are a beginner-intermediate level skier
- You prefer making shorter/quicker turns
- You are looking for a carving ski
Go Longer If (Closer to Top of Head)
- Tou are an advanced-expert level skier
- You like skiing fast and making longer turns • You mostly ski off trial
- You are looking at a ski with a lot of rocker
| Height (ft & in) | Height (cm) | Suggested Ski Length (cm) |
| 4’0” | 122 | 100-110 |
| 4’2” | 127 | 110-120 |
| 4’4” | 132 | 120-130 |
| 4’6” | 137 | 125-135 |
| 4’8’ | 142 | 130-140 |
| 4’10’ | 147 | 135-145 |
| 5’0” | 152 | 140-155 |
| 5’2” | 158 | 145-165 |
| 5’4” | 163 | 150-170 |
| 5’6” | 168 | 155-175 |
| 5’8” | 173 | 160-180 |
| 5’10” | 178 | 165-185 |
| 6’0” | 183 | 150-185 |
| 6’2”> | 188 | 175-193 |