Ski length calculator

2017-10-10 17:41

When carving became popular in the 1990s, a whole range of new skis in different lengths where introduced to the market. There is no magic formula for determining the perfect size ski for every ski type.

At Freeride we will help you find the right size alpine skis. We will talk you through the skis’ important properties, such as waist (width), turning radius, stiffness and rocker profile.

You actually need to take quite a few parameters into consideration to determine the right size.

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You need to consider:

• your weight
• your skill level
• if you are skiing on or off piste
• if you are a fast or slow skier
• what type of skiing style you prefer

Before choosing the ski size you first need to decide which type of ski you want, and with this I don’t mean brand of ski.

All ski brands have different ski types in their ranges. It is much more important to first decide the type of ski, rather than the brand of ski. There are basically no bad ski brands today, so choosing a brand is more about individual taste and preferences than

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