Recommended Ski Sizes by Age Class
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-14/ 1st year U-16: Skier age 12-14. In color for clarity.
Junior TECH and Speed skis: Maximum weight about 115 lb: Radius (in parenthesis)
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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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DH (SG skis OK)
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4’10
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145
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160
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170-175 (21 M+)
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Same or longer
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5’
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150
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165
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175-180 (23 M+)
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Same or longer
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5’2”
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150
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170
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180-185 (23 M+)
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Same or longer
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5’4”
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150
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175
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185-190 (27 M+)
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Same or longer
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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)
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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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DH (SG skis OK)
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5’2”
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150
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165
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185 (27 M+)
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Same or longer
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5’4”
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150
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170
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190 (27 M+)
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Same or longer
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5’6”
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155
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175
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190 (27 M+)
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Same or longer
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5’8”
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155
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175
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195 (27 M+)
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Same or longer
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FIS (adult, legal or once-legal) skis : Weight 125lbs. and above. Radius (in parenthesis)
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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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DH (SG skis OK)
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5’6”
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155
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175 (21 M+)
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195 (27 M+)
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Same or longer
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5’8”
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155 W/160 M
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180 (23 M+)
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200 (33 M+)
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Same or longer
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5’10” and above
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155 W/165 M
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183 (23 M+)
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205 (33 M+)
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Same or longer
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U-16 2nd 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.
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Women
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Slalom
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GS
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SG
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DH
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120lbs or below
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155 tweener
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180+ (23 M+)
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195 (33 M+)
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200 (40 M+)
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125lbs or above
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155 FIS
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183+ (23 M+)
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200 (33 M+)
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205 (40 M+)
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Men
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Slalom
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GS
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SG
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DH
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150 lbs. or below
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155/160
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182 + (27 M+)
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200 (33 M+)
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205 (40 M+)
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160 lbs. or above
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165
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185 + (27 M+)
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205 (33 M+)
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210 (40 M+)
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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.
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Gender
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Slalom
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GS
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SG
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DH
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Women
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155+
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183/188 (30 M+)
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200/205 (40 M+)
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205/210 (50 M+)
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Men
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165+
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190/195 (35 M+)
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205/210 (45 M+)
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213/218 (50 M+)
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