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This guide is for alpine (downhill) skis. Ski length depends on your height, your ability, and how you like to ski. Use this chart as a starting point, then talk to us about the ski itself: rocker, width, and turn shape all change how long a ski feels.

Recommended Alpine Length (cm)

Height	Beginner	Intermediate	Advanced	Expert
4'10" / 147	120–130	130–140	140–150	145–155
5'0" / 152	125–135	135–145	145–155	150–160
5'2" / 157	130–140	140–150	150–160	155–165
5'4" / 163	135–145	145–155	155–165	160–170
5'6" / 168	140–150	150–160	160–170	165–175
5'8" / 173	145–155	155–165	165–175	170–180
5'10" / 178	150–160	160–170	170–180	175–185
6'0" / 183	155–165	165–175	175–185	180–190
6'2" / 188	160–170	170–180	180–190	185–192
6'4" / 193	165–175	175–185	185–192	190–192

Quick Rule

• Beginner: ski tip around your chin. Shorter skis turn easily.
• Intermediate: tip between your nose and forehead.
• Advanced: tip around the top of your head, for stability at speed.
• Expert: about 5cm longer than advanced, for hard charging and big-mountain terrain.

Adjust For

• Go longer: heavier build, fast skiing, deep snow, lots of tip rocker.
• Go shorter: lighter build, tight trees and moguls, uphill touring.
• Telemark: if you want a ski for tele, we recommend going down about 10cm from the length you normally like.

Not sure? Call us at (802) 253-4531 or stop in. Want to try before you buy? Demo a ski and we deduct the rental from the purchase.