Recommended Ski Sizes By Age Class

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Recommended Ski Sizes by Age Class
Note for ALL ages:
Ski size preferences are very personal, and are only part of the racer’s setup. Therefore, this is ONLY a
guide, NOT hard and fast rules- with the exception of the strict FIS equipment rules. Work with your
coaches to help you decide on best ski sizes for your racers.
U-8/10: Skier age 6-9
tuned and waxed
The youngest racers need a
front side/all mountain ski/junior race (waist
width 65-75mm) in good shape as their primary skis, NOT Twin Tip fat skis. Rockered fat skis
discourage carving and are only useful on powder days.
Skier Height
Eyebrow
All-Mountain Ski Length
4’
(122 cm)
3’ 9” (115 cm)
120 CM
4’ 2” (126 cm)
3’ 11” (120 cm)
120 CM
4’ 4” (132 cm)
4’ 1” (125 cm)
125 CM
4’6” (137 cm)
4’3”
(130 cm)
130 CM
4’ 8” (142 cm)
4’5”
(135 cm)
135 CM
4’10” (147 cm)
4’7”
(140 cm)
140 CM
5’
(152 cm)
4’9” (145 cm)
145 CM
Kids who are very slight can use 5 cm shorter, stocky and/or super aggressive, 5cm longer.
U-12: Skier age 10-11
Skiers in this age group are predominantly Pre Growth Spurt, but are getting much more
technically advanced. Slalom and GS skis are recommended, SG skis are nice if you can find
them but get very little use. Junior GS skis in a longer length are easier to find and can be used
for SG instead at this age, if they are flexible (soft). Twin Tips are fun for Powder days.
Slalom and GS rule of thumb: Slalom skis: chin to nose height. GS Skis: just past top of head.
Skier Height
Slalom
GS
SG
Twin Tips
4’6”
130 cm
140 cm
155 cm (GS ok)
135 cm
4’8”
135 cm
145 cm
160 cm (GS ok)
140 cm
4’10”
140 cm
155 cm
165 cm (GS ok)
145 cm
5’
145cm
160 cm
170 cm (GS ok)
150 cm
5’2”
150 cm
165 cm
175 tweener GS
155 cm
5’4”
155 cm tweener
170 cm tweener
180-185 SG
160 cm
5’6”
155 cm tweener
175 cm tweener
185-195 SG
165 cm
5’8”
155 cm FIS
177+ cm adult
190-200 SG
170 cm

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