What Length of ski?
Your child’s weight, height, boot sole length, skier type and aggressiveness should all be taken into account when choosing skis. With the new carving skis things have changed somewhat from traditional sizing methods. Traditional Skis: Up to 6 years old ideally should be sized at 15 centimetres below head height. From 6 – 10 years old skis should be approximately head height. Carving Skis: It is recommended that carving skis should, when placed on their tails, come somewhere between your child’s shoulder tip and eye level. Generally the heavier or more aggressive skier your child is, the longer the ski. Be careful not to buy excessively long skis to give your child two/ three ski seasons use of their ski. It is better to buy for your child’s ability, height, etc for the current season. This might be the expensive option, but it will help minimise the risk of injury and your child not being able to control their skis well enough if they are too long. If your child is just starting out,
