Ski Size Calculator

Find a recommended ski length for your height and skill.

Recommended ski length 165

Formula: length ≈ height − offset (skill-based)

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Height = 175
3.
4. Recommended ski length = 165
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Ski length is chosen relative to your height, shorter for beginners and longer for experts.

The math behind it

A common guide: beginners pick height − 15 cm, intermediates − 10 cm, advanced − 5 cm (up to chin–forehead height).

Worked example

175 cm intermediate skier → about 165 cm skis.

FAQ

Shorter or longer skis?

Shorter skis turn easily (good for learning); longer skis are more stable at speed.