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What length of cross country skis do I need?

What length of cross country skis do I need?

Cross Country Ski Sizing

Skier Weight Classic Ski Length Skate Ski Length
100 – 110 lbs 180 – 190 cm 170-180 cm
110 – 120 lbs 182 – 192 cm 172-182 cm
120 – 130 lbs 185 – 195 cm 175-185 cm
130 – 140 lbs 187 – 200 cm 177-187 cm

How long should 5’2 skis be?

Ski Size Chart

Skier Height in Feet and Inches Skier Height in Centimeters Beginner to Intermediate Length (cm)
5’0″ 152 139-145
5’2″ 157 145-152
5’4″ 162 147-153
5’6″ 167 153-160

What size skis for a 5’5 woman?

Women’s Ski Size Chart

User Height (in) User Height (cm) Beginner Length (cm)
5’0″ 152 137
5’2″ 158 143
5’4″ 163 148
5’6″ 168 153

What is the correct length of ski?

The simplest way to measure the correct ski length is to place the tail of the ski on the floor. The tip of the ski should be on roughly the same level as the tip of your nose. If you are less than 5 feet tall in your bare feet, choose skis between 135 and 145 centimeters long.

What is the size of cross country skis?

Cross-country skis for kids are available in lengths between 110 and 170 cm . In case of doubt, it is always better to choose a slightly shorter version – especially if the child still stands at the beginning of his cross-country skiing career and has to get used to it first.

What size skis for 5’5?

For people 5’4”-5’5”, the ski sizing length is 150-155. For people who stand 5’6”-5’7”, the skis can be 155-160 cm; for individuals 5’8”-‘5’9”, the skis should be 160-165 and for those 5’10”-6’, the ski length range is 165-170 cm. For those who stand 6’1”-6’2”, the skis can be 170-175 cm long.

What size downhill skis do I Need?

140 pound skiers get a recommended 150 centimeter long pair of downhill skis. On the other hand, skiers that weigh 150 to 160 pounds should get skis that are 155 to 160 centimeters in length.