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
The youngest racers need a tuned and waxed 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.
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Skier Height
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Eyebrow
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All-Mountain Ski Length
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4’ (122 cm)
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3’ 9” (115 cm)
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120 CM
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4’ 2” (126 cm)
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3’ 11” (120 cm)
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120 CM
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4’ 4” (132 cm)
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4’ 1” (125 cm)
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125 CM
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4’6” (137 cm)
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4’3” (130 cm)
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130 CM
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4’ 8” (142 cm)
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4’5” (135 cm)
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135 CM
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4’10” (147 cm)
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4’7” (140 cm)
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140 CM
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5’ (152 cm)
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4’9” (145 cm)
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145 CM
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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 instead. 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.
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Skier Height
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Slalom
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GS
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SG
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Twin Tips
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4’6”
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130 cm
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140 cm
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155 cm (GS ok)
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135 cm
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4’8”
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135 cm
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145 cm
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160 cm (GS ok)
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140 cm
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4’10”
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140 cm
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155 cm
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165 cm (GS ok)
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145 cm
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5’
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145cm
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160 cm
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170 cm (GS ok)
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150 cm
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5’2”
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150 cm
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165 cm
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175 tweener GS
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155 cm
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5’4”
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155 cm tweener
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170 cm tweener
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180-185 SG
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160 cm
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5’6”
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155 cm tweener
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175 cm tweener
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185-195 SG
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165 cm
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5’8”
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155 cm FIS
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177+ cm adult
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190-200 SG
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170 cm
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