It is as simple as asking the right questions.

 

Where do you ski and on what type of terrain? (Groomers, all over the mountain, park and pipe, off piste crud, powder)

 

What is your ability level? (Beginner/intermediate, intermediate/advanced, advanced/expert) Seriously? If you choose expert and you are not an expert, skis that are too long are probably not going to help take your skiing to the next level.

 

How many days a year do you ski? 0-10, 10-20, 20-40, 40+ days (lucky dog!)

 

Do you want a versatile ski or do you want your ski to excel in a specific area such as powder, pipe and park or groomers? (consider waist width of your ski and flex pattern, soft or stiff)

 

What kind of turns do you want to make? (Long, medium, short)

 

When you have answered all the questions above you will have narrowed your choices down to a few specific ski models that will work for you.  When you return to the evo ski shop use our left hand navigation filters to help you narrow your ski choices.

 

How do you pick the correct ski size?

 

So the truth is that there is no perfect size for one height and 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. Within your size range there are reasons to choose a shorter or longer ski.

 

Reasons to size your skis shorter, closer to your chin:

 

    * You are a beginner or intermediate skier
    * Your weight is lighter than average for your height
    * You like to make short, quick turns
    * You like to ski on a very stiff ski

Reasons to size your skis longer, closer to the top of your head:

 

    * You are skiing fast and aggressively
    * You weigh more than average for your height
    * You plan to do the majority of your skiing off the trail
    * You like to ski on a softer ski

 A shorter ski will be easier to turn yet not as stable as a longer ski.  A carving ski with skinnier waist and a smaller turn radius can be skied at a shorter length than an all mountain or freeride ski with larger, longer turn radius and fatter waist width.