What ski length should I get? 154 or 162?
i would suggest the 154s. if you like trees, i think 154s would be the safer choice, and 162s are very long for someone your height. i'm 5'7'' and i have Volkl Rebellions 162s for moguls, and found it was a hard transition from my 156's. It took me a year to get used to them.I ski faster, but my form is still as good as it used to be on my old skis. what are you skiing on now? i think you'll ski best on the a length close to your current length. rossi attractions are such great skis for all mountain stuff though- good choice!
A few factors should be considered:-SkillSee below -Type of skiingYou will see different lengths for back country versus park versus racing-Depth of snowIn deep snow you want more surface area. If you are advanced enough to be doing this you probably already know. If you are noob and you see a guy on the mountain with two snowboards strapped to his feet, he's surely going off piste.-Height of the userYou want a good balance between your height and the ski length.-PreferenceSome people love lots of edge some people want to turn on a dime The main differences you will feel are shorter skis are easier to turn but longer skis offer more control especially at higher speeds.If you are just beginning you want shorter skis. Probably around the height of the ground to your nose. This will teach you how to turn and keep you agile. That said, you want to move onto longer skis pretty soon after as they will make you a better skier. If you are shopping around, rent a couple different sizes to feel them out.I'm 5'11 and I ride 181cm which is pretty standard.
What size ski should I get?
Well...I am 5'6, and I use 150s, I am on the BART racing team, and have been skiing since I was two. Definitely go for the 160s, I bet they are inbetween your nose and chin, which is where they are supposed to fit. DO NOT GO WITH THE168s unless you are an expert. Longer skis are designed for people who are very advanced, and have very good controll over their skis.I would definitely go with the 160s if you are looking for more leisure, enjoyable skiing. If you do want to enter a competition, use the 168s FYI the one 168s are gonna give you a hard time, not for leisure skiing.
What length skis should I get?
who knows? I'm 5' 9" 165lbs I can ski pretty much any length ski I want to. I used to ski 215's talk to the folks at a shop and tell them your skill level and what types of terrain you like to ski and they'll be able to fix you up with some ideas, what size I or anyone else suggests means little without more info.
What size skis should I get?
If you want to be in the park you should definitely buy a twin tipped ski. This will help you ski backwards or "switch". If you are about 5'11 or 6'0" you should probably buy a ski between 176cm-180cm. Anything longer will be hard in the park, and anything smaller will be difficult while skiing fast. That length will be perfect for an all-mountain type ski. -2nd wind sports www.2ndwind-sports.com
I am 5 foot 9.5, what size skis should I get?
"There are a couple of basic rules when it comes to choosing the right ski length. In general, a ski should have a length such that when you place it's tail on the ground the tip should come between your shoulders and your eyes. With the emergence of shaped skis and other factors, this rule has become somewhat a bit outdated. Things that determine the length of your skis: Your Length: if you are taller then your skis should be longer Your Weight: is most often connected with your length. If you weight more then you should have longer skis Skill Level: in general, the better you are the longer your skis should be. The faster you ski, the more vibration your skis will face. Longer skis deal with vibration better. The Shape of your Skis: shaped skis work better when they are shorter. So, actually, at this moment, skiers are shifting to increasingly shorter skis." To see the "perfect ski sizer chart", please refer to my source.
What size skis should I get?
There is a general rule of thumb to start around your nose to forehead and then modify according to several variables. I'm going to give a link to a chart that spells out the general rules and the plus/minus variables as well. Is addition to what the chart will tell you, you need to think about the skis you are considering (stiff or soft) your intended usage and finally, your preferences. For example, I'm 5-10 about 190 lbs. I'm a very experienced skier and I ski the majority of the time off trail. Average size for me is say 172-175 (ish) Given my experience, I prefer a little on the long side sayyyy 176-178. In addition, because I ski off trail so much, I'll go a little longer yet. So for a stiff ski in my preferred category, I usually am looking at a 179-182. If I choose a little softer model, I'm looking at maybe as long as a 184-185. See how the preference thing goes?? If I were mostly skiing groomers, the shorter lengths are fine, but in the rough snow off trail, longer feels better. Here's the chart............... http://www.sierraskis.com/forum/forum_po...
What size skis to get for 6 ft tall man?
well there is a dependency on your height and ability. also type of terrain OK - you are 182cm tall. The usual rule of thumb for a ski these days is that it should reach to between your nose and eyes. That's around 170 - 177 for you. Err towards the shorter end if you are an intermediate. For poles: turn them upside down and grip the tips with the handles on the ground. Your arms should be roughly horizontal when you do this. again - err on the shorter end. Probably around 125cm for you.
It is a common misconception that there is some kind of a direct, rather rigid, link between the height of a person and the length of the skis they use. It is the skiing style, weight of the skier, their fitness and strength, the type of the ski, the type of snow and terrain and many more factor that dictate the preferable ski length for the situation.For example the skis I own and use range from 167 cm to 191 cm (if I exclude nordic skis which go up to 206 but that is a different story). When Ramon Zenhäusern races slalom in WC, he uses 165 or 167 cm long skis. the guy is 2m tall. When Lara Gut (160 cm) races in WC in downhill her skis are 210 cm long.So there.Generally, longer skis are more stable and handle higher speeds and wider curves better, shorter skis tend to be quicker in shorter turns and less stable at higher speeds. Longer skis have more area so whenever flotation comes into play (poweder) longer skis are usually preferred (but then again - too many trees may dictate a shorter ski).With very short skiers (petite females) longer skis can present a simple geometric problem - they are too cumbersome to manoeuvre if you have short legs - skating, herringbone and other simple tasks become a PITA if you are stepping on your tails all the bloody time.So no, skis do not need to be a certain length for a certain height of person, they need to be the right length for that persons style and level of skiing.