The tip and tail lift away from the snow to bring the contact points closer to the center of the ski. This increases a ski's lift in deep snow and allows it to engage more quickly on hardpack when rolled over on edge.
SIZE CHART
How do you pick the correct ski size?
There isn't a perfect size for one's height and/or weight. The general rule is to pick a ski that is going to land somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. Pro and expert skiers may choose skis that are slightly taller than their height allowing for more speed and aggressive skiing, while beginners and intermediate skiers may choose a ski that is shorter (closer to the height of your chin) for a more maneuverable feeling ski.
| Skier Weight lbs |
Skier Weight kg |
Skier Height ft/in |
Skier Height CM |
Suggested Ski Length Expert |
Suggested Ski Length Intermediate |
| 30+ |
14+ |
3'6"+ |
107+ |
100 |
90 |
| 40+ |
18+ |
3'9"+ |
114+ |
108 |
98 |
| 50+ |
23+ |
4'0"+ |
121+ |
116 |
106 |
| 60+ |
27+ |
4'3"+ |
130+ |
124 |
114 |
| 70+ |
32+ |
4'6"+ |
137+ |
132 |
122 |
| 85+ |
39+ |
4'9"+ |
145+ |
140 |
130 |
| 100+ |
45+ |
5'0"+ |
152+ |
148 |
138 |
| 115+ |
52+ |
5'3"+ |
160+ |
156 |
146 |
| 130+ |
59+ |
5'6"+ |
168+ |
164 |
154 |
| 145+ |
66+ |
5'9"+ |
175+ |
172 |
162 |
| 160+ |
73+ |
6'0"+ |
183+ |
180 |
170 |
| 170+ |
77+ |
6'2" |
184+ |
188 |
178 |
| 190+ |
86+ |
6'4" |
191+ |
190+ |
186 |
| 210+ |
95+ |
6'5" |
195+ |
190+ |
190+ |