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Choosing Ski Length
Print This PageSkiing Tip - Choosing The Length Of Your Skis
Determining the appropriate length of your skis has little to do with your height and weight - unless your goal is to ski fast. If you are an aging Baby Boomer, selecting the length of your skis should be a function of two things: your age and the number of days you ski each year. The older you are and/or the fewer number of days you ski each season are all arguments for shorter skis.
Choosing Ski Length - Part 1: Historical Perspective
One of the most discussed topics in our mogul and powder clinics is the question ... "What length ski should I be on?". In the first of this four part discussion we will take the first step toward answering this question, beginning with some historical context.
Choosing Ski Length - Part 2: Five Decision Factors
Do you know what factors that you should consider when choosing the length of your skis? In the second of this four part discussion we propose the five major factors that you should consider when making your ski length decision.
Choosing Ski Length - Part 3: Making The Decision
This section of the ski length discussion is not about proposing a "one size fits all" approach to choosing ski length. It is specific to our audience. Given our target demographics (Baby Boomer and older skiers) and their skiing goal (moguls and powder inside a ski area boundary) the following ski length selection guidelines apply:
(1)How you choose the length of your ski should be based primarily upon your age, skiing style, terrain preference, fitness level and how frequently you ski.
Choosing Ski Length - Part 4: Final Thoughts
So, here is the bottom line. How should I determine my ski length? In the fourth and final part of this four part discussion we tackle these questions.
