If your your height is 145 to 152 cm (about 4 ft 9 in to 5 ft 0 in), go with a 135 to 145 cm skis. 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. |