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Skier Weight (lb)Ski Length (cm)
SkatingClassicTouring
100 - 110170 - 180180 - 190160 - 166
110 - 120172 - 182182 - 192160 - 166
120 - 130175 - 185185 - 195170
130 - 140177 - 190187 - 200170 - 176
140 - 150180 - 195190 - 205170 -176
150 - 160185 - 195195 - 210180
160 - 180190 - 195200 - 210180 - 186
180+190 - 195205 - 210190 - 196

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Helpful Calculations:
  • For Classic
    • Your Height in Inches x 2.6 + 15 = Approximate Classic Touring Cross Country Ski Size
  • For Skate
    • Your Height in Inches x 2.6 + 5 = Approximate Skate Ski Size
  • For Backcountry
    • Your Height in Inches +/- 2 to 6 Depending on Skill Level, Use, and Specific Skis

Reasons to size your skis shorter, closer to your chin:
  • You are a beginner or intermediate skier
  • Your weight is lighter than average for your height
  • You like to make short, quick turns

Reasons to size your skis longer, closer to the top of your head:
  • You are skiing fast and aggressively
  • You weigh more than average for your height
  • You plan to do the majority of your skiing off the trail
  • You are purchasing a ski with significant rocker in the tip

A shorter ski will be easier to turn yet not as stable as a longer ski.