Skis: Size Wise

What you need to know when buying a new planks

Your ski size is largely determined by both your skiing ability and your preferred style of skiing. For example, an expert skier on in Vermont will ski a far different ski than an expert in British Columbia. So take a look at our chart and explanations and find your perfect fit. Your weight also plays a large factor in finding the right ski. If you are either under or over average weight for your height consider downsizing or upsizing, respectively.

	Big Mountain Freeride	Backcountry Jib	All Mountain	Park & Pipe	All Mountain Carve
Men's Size Guide
Pro	180-200cm	190-180cm	180-190cm	175-185cm	175-185cm
Expert	170-180cm	175-185cm	170-180cm	160-180cm	170-185cm
Intermediate	160-180cm	160-180cm	160-180cm	160-180cm	160-175cm
Entry Level	N/A	N/A	150-170cm	150-170cm	150-170cm

	Big Mountain Freeride	Backcountry Jib	All Mountain	Park & Pipe	All Mountain Carve
Women's Size Guide
Pro	172cm +	172cm +	172cm +	168cm +	172cm +
Expert	165cm +	165cm +	165cm +	168cm +	165cm +
Intermediate	160-170cm	160-170cm	160-170cm	160-170cm	160-170cm
Entry Level	N/A	N/A	150-170cm	150-170cm	150-170cm

Skill Level Explanations

Pro: Excels on any terrain, on any snow condition. Enjoys high speeds.
Expert: Comfortable on any terrain and most snow conditions.
Intermediate: Comfortable on Blue trails, exploring Black trails.
Entry Level: Learning to ski Green and Blue trails.

Do you have more questions about ski technical specifications?

All Mountain	Park & Pipe	Alpine Fat Skis	Big Mountain Freeride
From bumps to back bowls, groomers to glades; everything and anywhere on the mountain.	De-tuned edges and buttery twin tips, occasionally pole-impaired.	Backcountry kickers, hucking, twintips, deep powder.	High speeds, deep powder, steep lines, straightlining, chutes, cliffs.
Entry & Intermediate Recommendations	Entry & Intermediate Recommendations	Entry & Intermediate Recommendations	Entry & Intermediate Recommendations
K2 Apache Raider w/ Marker M2 11 TC Binding Salomon XW Hurricane + Z12 Ti Rossignol Bandit B78 w/ Axium 120 Binding	K2 Silencer Salomon Teneighty Flyer Atomic Punx	Rossignol Bandit B94 Salomon Sandstorm Atomic Snoop Daddy	You'd probably die.
Advanced & Expert Recommendations	Advanced & Expert Recommendations	Advanced & Expert Recommendations	Advanced & Expert Recommendations
Salomon XW Fury + 914 Dynastar Legend Mythic Rider K2 Apache Outlaw w/ Marker Piston M1 12 Binding	Armada T-Hall Signature Series Rossignol Scratch Ghetto Armada AR6	Dynastar Legend Pro Rider Volkl Mantra Elan M999 Wood	K2 Hell Bent Dynastar Legend Pro Plus XXL Atomic Big Daddy

Glossary of Technical Specifications

Tail Shape of the back of your ski, such as flat, raised, and twin.
Turn Radius The distance it takes to make a turn measured in meters.
Core Material The materials that comprise the center of the ski. Primarily tuned woods and composites to determine the flex of the skis.
Top Sheet The lament on the top of the ski. Contributes to weight, durability, and aesthetics of graphics
Base The density of the material on the bottom of the board, the harder it is the faster you go.

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