The choice of sports equipment requires the utmost responsibility. This is especially true for those who are going to buy alpine skis for the first time. When choosing a size, one should take into account the weight, height, level of training of the person, the conditions of the descent, the length of the track, as well as the intended riding style.
Instructions
Step 1
Choosing the size of skis, you should understand that there are no clear boundaries. For people of exactly the same weight, the store can offer completely different skis. A person who is tall and heavy needs hard skis 7-12 cm longer than his own height. And for those who are lightweight, such rigid models are not needed.
Step 2
Depending on the purpose of the skis, athletes with an average weight and average height will find a wide variety of models suitable. In order to ski on short slopes, you will need skis of medium length - about 6-10 cm less than a person's height. If you have to ski off the piste, that is, on fluffy snow (virgin soil), then it is better to choose wide and long ski models that make it possible to be in the snow normally.
Step 3
Women are ideally suited for sizes 10-12 cm shorter than their height, as ladies, as a rule, prefer to ride calmly. They love easy and comfortable riding, although some aim to achieve new speed records. For women, skis are made in bright colors. Recently, you can find models decorated with floral patterns and precious stones.
Step 4
Children's skis deserve special attention. A child just starting skiing will need models 5-10 cm shorter than his height (the exact length is chosen depending on age). If he already had skiing experience, then models can be chosen for him in height or even longer by 5-10 cm.
