Ski length is based on your height, with the right pair reaching somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. Beginners and lighter skiers go shorter; aggressive skiers go longer.
| Your height | Recommended size |
|---|---|
| 145 to 152 cm (about 4 ft 9 in to 5 ft 0 in) | 135 to 145 cm skis |
| 152 to 158 cm (about 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 2 in) | 140 to 150 cm skis |
| 158 to 165 cm (about 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 5 in) | 148 to 158 cm skis |
| 165 to 172 cm (about 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 8 in) | 155 to 165 cm skis |
| 172 to 178 cm (about 5 ft 8 in to 5 ft 10 in) | 162 to 172 cm skis |
| 178 to 183 cm (about 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 0 in) | 168 to 178 cm skis |
| 183 to 188 cm (about 6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 2 in) | 173 to 183 cm skis |
| 188 to 194 cm (about 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 4 in) | 178 to 188 cm skis |
| 194 cm and up (about 6 ft 4 in and up) | 185 cm and up skis |
| under 145 cm (junior) | 110 to 135 cm junior skis |
| Beginner | Go shorter (chin height) — easier to turn and control. |
| Advanced / fast skier | Go longer (head height) for stability at speed. |
| Powder / off-piste | Add 5 to 10 cm for float in deep snow. |