Ski Sizing Chart and Calculator

Decades ago, there was only one way for people to be measured for skis: Raise your arm over your head, and if you could cup the tip of the ski with the palm of their hand, then it was a perfect fit. Of course it didn’t take other things into account, especially for the beginner or intermediate skier, but back then it was a straightforward way to get sized for skis. Thankfully, things have changed, and our ski size calculator will help you determine what size skis to purchase.

Overview Of Ski Lengths

Today’s shaped ski technology has dramatically evolved into a new way of fitting skis. Taking into account a skier’s size and skiing ability, there are basically three lengths to choose from: Chin, nose, or brow. All-mountain skis generally depend on the skill level of the skier.

Beginner skiers, who seldom ski fast, are typically pointed toward shorter skis that are easy to turn and reach from the floor to their chin — somewhere in the range of 140cm and 150cm, depending on their height. Intermediate skis have a little more stability at faster speeds and reach from the floor to a skier’s nose — approximately 155cm and up, according to height. More advanced or aggressive skiers who prefer skis that track well at high speeds often gravitate to skis that reach from the floor to their third eye or eyebrows, typically in the range of 166cm to 180cm.

One interesting thing to note is that the amount of rocker (reverse camber) in the ski’s tip will determine how much effective edge there is (the length of the ski’s edge that makes contact with the snow). Therefore, some people size up with dramatic rocker skis (often found in freeride or powder skis) because the ski will ride shorter due to a less effective edge while benefiting from more surface area for flotation and stability at speed.

For many skiers, there is a range of sizes that will work best for them. Use our ski sizing chart below to find the proper ski length. For more information on types of skis, like powder, freestyle, and all-mountain skis, head to our article here. You can learn more about ski length and ski waist width in this article.

Ski Size Chart

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