Recommended Ski Sizes By Age Class Page 2
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2st
U-14/ 1
year U-16: Skier age 12-14. In color for clarity.
Junior TECH and Speed skis: Maximum weight about 115 lb: Radius (in parenthesis)
Skier Height
Slalom
GS
SG
DH (SG skis OK)
4’10
145
160
170-175 (21 M+)
Same or longer
5’
150
165
175-180 (23 M+)
Same or longer
5’2”
150
170
180-185 (23 M+)
Same or longer
5’4”
150
175
185-190 (27 M+)
Same or longer
Note: “Tweener” skis are adult construction skis with a junior plate, or visa-versa depending on brand.
Tweener TECH, Junior Speed skis: Maximum weight 130lbs. Radius (in parenthesis)
Skier Height
Slalom
GS
SG
DH (SG skis OK)
5’2”
150
165
185 (27 M+)
Same or longer
5’4”
150
170
190 (27 M+)
Same or longer
5’6”
155
175
190 (27 M+)
Same or longer
5’8”
155
175
195 (27 M+)
Same or longer
FIS (adult, legal or once-legal) skis : Weight 125lbs. and above. Radius (in parenthesis)
Skier Height
Slalom
GS
SG
DH (SG skis OK)
5’6”
155
175 (21 M+)
195 (27 M+)
Same or longer
5’8”
155 W/160 M
180 (23 M+)
200 (33 M+)
Same or longer
5’10” and above
155 W/165 M
183 (23 M+)
205 (33 M+)
Same or longer
nd
U-16 2
year:
Bigger Skis to help the racer transition to FIS skis are highly recommended. Kids are very adaptable at
this age, and most are able to adjust to the new equipment quickly. It is best to start in the summer.
Women
Slalom
GS
SG
DH
120lbs or below
155 tweener
180+ (23 M+)
195 (33 M+)
200 (40 M+)
125lbs or above
155 FIS
183+ (23 M+)
200 (33 M+)
205 (40 M+)
Men
Slalom
GS
SG
DH
150 lbs. or below
155/160
182 + (27 M+)
200 (33 M+)
205 (40 M+)
160 lbs. or above
165
185 + (27 M+)
205 (33 M+)
210 (40 M+)
FIS Skiers-
FIS 2014-2015 regulations: Smaller sizes= Entry Level FIS. Ski waist width is also critical.
Skis made in 2012 or after are required due to changes in profile width.
Gender
Slalom
GS
SG
DH
Women
155+
183/188 (30 M+)
200/205 (40 M+)
205/210 (50 M+)
Men
165+
190/195 (35 M+)
205/210 (45 M+)
213/218 (50 M+)
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