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Since you guys only ski twice a year, I will assume that your husband is an intermediate to advanced skier. If he likes K2’s the K2 Apache Raider would be a good pick. It’s a very user friendly ski that can handle a wide range of ability levels and terrain. If he is a little better than an intermediate to advanced level I would jump up to the K2 Apache Recon, which is the ski the Raider is based off of, as it will be more stable at speed, or the Explorer if you live out west as it’s wider dimensions will help it handle softer snow. As far as the size goes, I’d go through the steps of the Size Chart for Skis to arrive at the most appropriate ski size for him I know this might be hard considering you’re trying to get this for Christmas, but that’s the best way to get his correct size. I hope this helps you.
Depends on the type of cross country ski you are looking for. If you are looking for a traditional style XC ski you would want a 215cm. If you are considering a newer “shaped style” XC ski you would be looking for a 189cm length. The newer style skis have a double side-cut to them which helps the skis track straighter. This style of ski is generally wider and predominately used for track skiers, therefore you can ski them shorter.
I am looking for a pair of all-mountain skis for my son withouth breaking the bank. He is an intermediate to advanced skier. He is 11 years old, weighs 67 pounds and is 4′10″. We use to live and ski in Colorado, now we live in Germany. We will range anywhere from 15 to 25 days of skiing this season. He is not an aggressive skier, but is technically sound. Carving groomers is no problem. Easy blacks are no problem for him, moguls are still a challenge. And occasionally we ski off piste. Thanks in advance for the help
Check out the Jr. twin tips, like the Salomon Kitten. They are not much more than a normal Jr. ski, but provide a ton more performance both on and off piste.
Check out last years K2 Juvy skis. They are a solid all-mountain twin tip for kids. They have plenty of side cut so they will carve on groomers, while the extra waist width will help him when he ventures off-piste. The twin tip design will help him in the moguls with their quicker/smoother release in the tail. These skis come with integrated bindings so they really are a great deal.
I am 5′7″, 135 lbs and an expert skier (raced for many years). I have been snowboarding the last 10 years and haven’t skied shaped skis much. I am looking at the Rossignol Attraxion VI. Looks like 162cm is the most common size. From the sizing chart I was thinking that 170cm would probably be best. Can you recommend a ski and a size?
I am a tall guy (6′2″) and looking for a twin tip ski that will shread the park/urban but still do well in pow. I am a really good skiier, and according to your sizing chart my ski is 180 cm. Is this good? any ski recomnendations?
I am an advanced beginner, intermediate level skier, 5′11″, 210 lbs (not a lot of fat, muscle…military). I would really like to carve good turns, I’m not an off-piste guy…yet, but I need skis I can grow into as well. I was looking at the Atomic Smokes in 164cm. What do you think?
Do you ship to APOs? (Stationed in Germany…how can I turn down the Alps)
I am 6′5″ 205lbs. looking for a twin tip ski in the 185-190cm range. Is 100+mm in waist size too much for me to handle? By no means am I an expert, but I like to be in control at high speeds. Any suggestions?
I’m researching race ski’s for my 16 yr old daughter. she’s on the Alpine race team in HS and races Slalom and Giant Slalom. She’s a beginner racer (this’ll be her 2nd year), but advanced general skiier for fun. (easy with all levels of black diamonds and cautious with mogels). she’s 5′2″ and about 105 l1bs. It looks like her size would be between 145cm and 155cm. Any recommendations for ski’s and size? She ski’s about every chance she can in peak season — probably 3 times a week Jan-Feb and once a week December, and March. I also need a ski race body suit..any suggestions for that? Thnx!
I am 150 lbs. 6′2″. I go skiing at least twice a year but now that I’m in college and by a mountain, I will be going a lot more. Im looking at Rossis and the avenger 82 carbons and avenger 72 seem pretty good. What size should I get and which ski do you think would be good for an intermediate to advanced skier who is looking to get better with an all around great ski that will handle really well.
I am looking for skis for my 16 year old son. He has been skiing since he was 3 and skis both in the east and out west. He skis on all terrain and is an advanced intermediate (he might say he is better than that but he has always skied just for pleasure). He is 5′8″ and may grow another inch before he is done. He weighs about 130-135 lb. I am hoping these will be his skis for years to come but I would prefer to buy a pair of last year’s skis on sale than pay full price for this year’s skis. What ski (or skis) and size would you recommend?
Our sizing chart is very accurate, and while you did not provide your weight, it should be pointed out that a ski doesn’t know how tall you are. It does, however, know your weight (how much force) you’re applying to it. A couple of good options for skis that would handle the park/pow equally as well would be: the Volkl Bridge, Line Chronic Cryptonite, or the K2 Kung Fujas. All these will be good 50/50 park/pow skis with low to mid 90mm waist widths. The Volkl will be the stiffest and most all mountain oriented, the Line will be the best compromise between park and pow, while the K2 will be the more pow oriented of the three.
At your size a 162 would be appropriate unless you are skiing mostly off trail. If you plan on skiing off trail more than on, you probably want to consider something other than the Attraxion as it has a relatively narrow waist. If this is the case check out the Tough Luv from K2 or the Phoenix from Roxy as both of these will provide better off trail performance than the Attraxion while still doing very good on the groomers.
Go with the 179cm. I am nearly identical to you in size (5’9” 148lbs.) and I have that ski in the 179cm size. I ski all mountain, mostly powder (when it’s available). The 189 is way to long, and I easily over powered the 169cm. I have owned every itineration of Seth’s skis, and the ObSethed is by far the most versatile and easiest to ski, with the increased rocker in the tip. Enjoy them!
I’m an advanced intermediate skier who has skied since I was 5. I stay mostly on groomed trails, want a K2 ski that carves well and handles moguls well. I do go fast, but speed isn’t my first priority, as I am sixty.
I would probably jump up to the Atomic Smoke Ti and go with the 171cm length. At your size and being in the military I’m guessing your pretty athletic the Smoke will be good for now but you will quickly out grow it’s ability level. The Smoke Ti adds a layer of Titanium to beef the ski up. This will provide much better edge grip and stability to allow you to carve the good turns you are looking for. For the length I would definitely jump to the 171cm at your size and athleticism. A 164cm you will just over power and the ski will never grip, which won’t allow you to carve.
And yes, we do ship to APO addresses. Unfortunately our offers for Free Shipping to Military addresses do not apply at this time, but we can certainly get any order to you at your Military address.
As you didn’t mention where or what conditions you prefer to ski in I’ll give you a couple different options. The Line Prophet 100 is one of the most versatile skis you’ll find in the 100mm waist range. It absolutely rails on groomers, busts through crud and chopped up snow, and at 100mm at the waist will handle a good amount of powder. The Shogun from Salomon is going to perform very similar to the Prophet 100, but will have a little better powder performance with its slight rocker in the tip. If you looking for really good powder performance check out the K2 ObSethed or the Volkl Gotama. Both of these will have awesome powder performance but will still handle the groomers. Both have a good amount of rocker in the tip and tail.
Are you looking to get her both a Slalom and a GS ski? If so, I would go with a 145cm for SL and a 165cm for GS. If you are just getting her one ski this year go with a longer SL ski, about a 150cm at her size. Stick with Jr. Race skis at her size, as she doesn’t weigh enough to flex adult race skis. As far as brands go Fischer and Atomic both make great race skis that will be a little softer flexing which will help her, as she is on the slimmer side. As far as GS suits go check out our selection from Spyder, we have some great deals on last years suits.
I am 6 feet tall 175 pounds. Debating between 170 and 177 Head all mountain skis. Eastern skier that can ski any slope with confidence except for big long mogul runs. Any suggestions between the two sizes?
Check out the K2 Burnin Luv, it will be the perfect ski for you. It’s K2’s best women’s carving ski, has great edge grip and control, and is very stable at speed. K2’s tend to be softer flexing and more forgiving than other brands, so it will handle well in the moguls especially with its rounded tail, which will provide a quicker release to your turns.
A couple recommendations on last year’s skis would be the Armada AR6 in a 171cm. This is a great all-mountain twin tip that will provide him good on-trail east coast performance but will provide him good soft snow performance for when you guys go out west. A second choice would be the Fischer Cool Heat. These will be more groomed trail oriented and will have a deeper side-cut for better carving performance, but will give up quite a bit of performance to the AR6 in soft snow. I would go with a 165cm length in the Cool Heat if you choose this ski.
The Avenger 82 Carbon would be a great ski for you. This is one of my favorite all-mountain skis that we got to test at the demo last February. It will carry you from an intermediate to an advanced skier and beyond. Its 82mm waist width and deep side cut will provide a very well rounded all-mountain ski. The Avenger 72 is just too narrow and soft for you. I will not provide you with the level of performance that you need to progress. As far as sizing I would go with the 170cm as it will provide you with the best all around performance. If you like to make a lot of really short turns you might consider dropping down to the 162cm.
MALE 48 5′7 175LBS. LOOKING FOR A NEW PAIR. I SKI MOSTLY GROOMERES N.H,MAINE,VERMONT. ADVANCED INT. ON A PAIR OF K2 COMANCHE 160′S BUT NOT COMFORTABLE AT SPEEDS AS THE TIPS DO CHATTER A LOT. WAS LOOKING AT FISCHER COOL HEAT, DYNASTER CONTACTS, K2 RAIDERS. DO YOU RECOMMEND ANY OF THESE OR SOMETHING DIFFERENT. I ONLY GO 6-8 TIMES A YEAR
I am lookin to buy my husband skis for Christmas. He is able to ski all runs in any conditions and prefers a variety of speeds. We moved to WI from CO a few years ago, so are adjusting to the midwest conditions, but still plan to ski in CO and elsewhere. He has used Salomen demos and liked them. Can you recommend a good (and affordable) ski that won’t break the bank?
I AM A 10 YEAR OLD GIRL THAT HAS BEEN SKIING FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS. I NEED SOME NEW SKIS AND AM COMING TO YOU FOR ADVICE TO BUY A PAIR OF SKIS. I WEIGHT 76 LBS AND AM ABOUT 4′5 ” PLEASE HELP ME THANKS JJ
I’m looking for a ski purchase right now and am a relative beginner. I live in Colorado and a bunch of my friends want to get a pass and I want to join in, the few times I went skiing last year I had a blast and I want to go a lot more this year. I’ve been looking at the K2 Apache Sabres (last yeras model) and the K2 Apache Rangers. I was wondering if just getting the Rangers now would be doable or should I get the Sabres. I do not have much experience, but I have decent balance I used to do a lot of skating when I was younger and I did fairly well during instruction last year and I just want to start practicing what i’ve learned after a few more lessons. I’m a bit overweight 5′9 260 and am also looking for the right size length for my skis also. I had some old dynastar’s carve 5.0’s last year (older skis) that were 163cm used last year but my instructor said they flexed too much in the middle, because of my size I was thinking of getting 170cm skis, wanted to make sure these would work beforehand.
You could really ski either length it just depends on how you want the ski to perform. Go with the 170 if you prefer shorter turns and moderate speeds, and the 177 if you like longer high speed turns.
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Is this is a chart also for cros cantry ski?I am 220 lb and 6′5″ high which size ski is for me ?
Looking to buy my husband a pair of skis for christmas. His number is 170.
We ski twice a year. Looking for an all around ski. Last year he liked skiing on a K2 ski. What would you recommend and what size?
Tammy,
Since you guys only ski twice a year, I will assume that your husband is an intermediate to advanced skier. If he likes K2’s the K2 Apache Raider would be a good pick. It’s a very user friendly ski that can handle a wide range of ability levels and terrain. If he is a little better than an intermediate to advanced level I would jump up to the K2 Apache Recon, which is the ski the Raider is based off of, as it will be more stable at speed, or the Explorer if you live out west as it’s wider dimensions will help it handle softer snow. As far as the size goes, I’d go through the steps of the Size Chart for Skis to arrive at the most appropriate ski size for him I know this might be hard considering you’re trying to get this for Christmas, but that’s the best way to get his correct size. I hope this helps you.
- Kevin
Dusan,
Depends on the type of cross country ski you are looking for. If you are looking for a traditional style XC ski you would want a 215cm. If you are considering a newer “shaped style” XC ski you would be looking for a 189cm length. The newer style skis have a double side-cut to them which helps the skis track straighter. This style of ski is generally wider and predominately used for track skiers, therefore you can ski them shorter.
- Kevin
im 11 and i am 66 pounds and are looking for afordable but nice skis for tough trails.Can you help me ?
I am looking for a pair of all-mountain skis for my son withouth breaking the bank. He is an intermediate to advanced skier. He is 11 years old, weighs 67 pounds and is 4′10″. We use to live and ski in Colorado, now we live in Germany. We will range anywhere from 15 to 25 days of skiing this season. He is not an aggressive skier, but is technically sound. Carving groomers is no problem. Easy blacks are no problem for him, moguls are still a challenge. And occasionally we ski off piste. Thanks in advance for the help
Haleigh,
Check out the Jr. twin tips, like the Salomon Kitten. They are not much more than a normal Jr. ski, but provide a ton more performance both on and off piste.
- Kevin
DJ,
Check out last years K2 Juvy skis. They are a solid all-mountain twin tip for kids. They have plenty of side cut so they will carve on groomers, while the extra waist width will help him when he ventures off-piste. The twin tip design will help him in the moguls with their quicker/smoother release in the tail. These skis come with integrated bindings so they really are a great deal.
- Kevin
I’m 5′10″ 145 lbs I ski all terrain but mostly powder I was lookin at the 2010 obsethed and was wonderin what size I should get
-Ed
My score was in the 0 range. I’m 5′6-5′7 and 130lbs. What length ski would be the best fit for me?
Thanks!
I am 5′7″, 135 lbs and an expert skier (raced for many years). I have been snowboarding the last 10 years and haven’t skied shaped skis much. I am looking at the Rossignol Attraxion VI. Looks like 162cm is the most common size. From the sizing chart I was thinking that 170cm would probably be best. Can you recommend a ski and a size?
I am a tall guy (6′2″) and looking for a twin tip ski that will shread the park/urban but still do well in pow. I am a really good skiier, and according to your sizing chart my ski is 180 cm. Is this good? any ski recomnendations?
Thanks
Folks,
I am an advanced beginner, intermediate level skier, 5′11″, 210 lbs (not a lot of fat, muscle…military). I would really like to carve good turns, I’m not an off-piste guy…yet, but I need skis I can grow into as well. I was looking at the Atomic Smokes in 164cm. What do you think?
Do you ship to APOs? (Stationed in Germany…how can I turn down the Alps)
Thanks
I am 6′5″ 205lbs. looking for a twin tip ski in the 185-190cm range. Is 100+mm in waist size too much for me to handle? By no means am I an expert, but I like to be in control at high speeds. Any suggestions?
I’m researching race ski’s for my 16 yr old daughter. she’s on the Alpine race team in HS and races Slalom and Giant Slalom. She’s a beginner racer (this’ll be her 2nd year), but advanced general skiier for fun. (easy with all levels of black diamonds and cautious with mogels). she’s 5′2″ and about 105 l1bs. It looks like her size would be between 145cm and 155cm. Any recommendations for ski’s and size? She ski’s about every chance she can in peak season — probably 3 times a week Jan-Feb and once a week December, and March. I also need a ski race body suit..any suggestions for that? Thnx!
I am 150 lbs. 6′2″. I go skiing at least twice a year but now that I’m in college and by a mountain, I will be going a lot more. Im looking at Rossis and the avenger 82 carbons and avenger 72 seem pretty good. What size should I get and which ski do you think would be good for an intermediate to advanced skier who is looking to get better with an all around great ski that will handle really well.
I am looking for skis for my 16 year old son. He has been skiing since he was 3 and skis both in the east and out west. He skis on all terrain and is an advanced intermediate (he might say he is better than that but he has always skied just for pleasure). He is 5′8″ and may grow another inch before he is done. He weighs about 130-135 lb. I am hoping these will be his skis for years to come but I would prefer to buy a pair of last year’s skis on sale than pay full price for this year’s skis. What ski (or skis) and size would you recommend?
Our sizing chart is very accurate, and while you did not provide your weight, it should be pointed out that a ski doesn’t know how tall you are. It does, however, know your weight (how much force) you’re applying to it. A couple of good options for skis that would handle the park/pow equally as well would be: the Volkl Bridge, Line Chronic Cryptonite, or the K2 Kung Fujas. All these will be good 50/50 park/pow skis with low to mid 90mm waist widths. The Volkl will be the stiffest and most all mountain oriented, the Line will be the best compromise between park and pow, while the K2 will be the more pow oriented of the three.
Rebecca,
At your size a 162 would be appropriate unless you are skiing mostly off trail. If you plan on skiing off trail more than on, you probably want to consider something other than the Attraxion as it has a relatively narrow waist. If this is the case check out the Tough Luv from K2 or the Phoenix from Roxy as both of these will provide better off trail performance than the Attraxion while still doing very good on the groomers.
- Kevin
Amy,
A 150-153 would be an appropriate range of lengths.
- Kevin
Ed,
Go with the 179cm. I am nearly identical to you in size (5’9” 148lbs.) and I have that ski in the 179cm size. I ski all mountain, mostly powder (when it’s available). The 189 is way to long, and I easily over powered the 169cm. I have owned every itineration of Seth’s skis, and the ObSethed is by far the most versatile and easiest to ski, with the increased rocker in the tip. Enjoy them!
- Kevin
I’m an advanced intermediate skier who has skied since I was 5. I stay mostly on groomed trails, want a K2 ski that carves well and handles moguls well. I do go fast, but speed isn’t my first priority, as I am sixty.
Any suggestions?
Thanks–Marcia
Paul,
I would probably jump up to the Atomic Smoke Ti and go with the 171cm length. At your size and being in the military I’m guessing your pretty athletic the Smoke will be good for now but you will quickly out grow it’s ability level. The Smoke Ti adds a layer of Titanium to beef the ski up. This will provide much better edge grip and stability to allow you to carve the good turns you are looking for. For the length I would definitely jump to the 171cm at your size and athleticism. A 164cm you will just over power and the ski will never grip, which won’t allow you to carve.
And yes, we do ship to APO addresses. Unfortunately our offers for Free Shipping to Military addresses do not apply at this time, but we can certainly get any order to you at your Military address.
- Kevin
MSC,
As you didn’t mention where or what conditions you prefer to ski in I’ll give you a couple different options. The Line Prophet 100 is one of the most versatile skis you’ll find in the 100mm waist range. It absolutely rails on groomers, busts through crud and chopped up snow, and at 100mm at the waist will handle a good amount of powder. The Shogun from Salomon is going to perform very similar to the Prophet 100, but will have a little better powder performance with its slight rocker in the tip. If you looking for really good powder performance check out the K2 ObSethed or the Volkl Gotama. Both of these will have awesome powder performance but will still handle the groomers. Both have a good amount of rocker in the tip and tail.
- Kevin
Tammy,
Are you looking to get her both a Slalom and a GS ski? If so, I would go with a 145cm for SL and a 165cm for GS. If you are just getting her one ski this year go with a longer SL ski, about a 150cm at her size. Stick with Jr. Race skis at her size, as she doesn’t weigh enough to flex adult race skis. As far as brands go Fischer and Atomic both make great race skis that will be a little softer flexing which will help her, as she is on the slimmer side. As far as GS suits go check out our selection from Spyder, we have some great deals on last years suits.
- Kevin
I am 6 feet tall 175 pounds. Debating between 170 and 177 Head all mountain skis. Eastern skier that can ski any slope with confidence except for big long mogul runs. Any suggestions between the two sizes?
Marcia,
Check out the K2 Burnin Luv, it will be the perfect ski for you. It’s K2’s best women’s carving ski, has great edge grip and control, and is very stable at speed. K2’s tend to be softer flexing and more forgiving than other brands, so it will handle well in the moguls especially with its rounded tail, which will provide a quicker release to your turns.
Kevin
MAR,
A couple recommendations on last year’s skis would be the Armada AR6 in a 171cm. This is a great all-mountain twin tip that will provide him good on-trail east coast performance but will provide him good soft snow performance for when you guys go out west. A second choice would be the Fischer Cool Heat. These will be more groomed trail oriented and will have a deeper side-cut for better carving performance, but will give up quite a bit of performance to the AR6 in soft snow. I would go with a 165cm length in the Cool Heat if you choose this ski.
Kevin
Alex,
The Avenger 82 Carbon would be a great ski for you. This is one of my favorite all-mountain skis that we got to test at the demo last February. It will carry you from an intermediate to an advanced skier and beyond. Its 82mm waist width and deep side cut will provide a very well rounded all-mountain ski. The Avenger 72 is just too narrow and soft for you. I will not provide you with the level of performance that you need to progress. As far as sizing I would go with the 170cm as it will provide you with the best all around performance. If you like to make a lot of really short turns you might consider dropping down to the 162cm.
Kevin
MALE 48 5′7 175LBS. LOOKING FOR A NEW PAIR. I SKI MOSTLY GROOMERES N.H,MAINE,VERMONT. ADVANCED INT. ON A PAIR OF K2 COMANCHE 160′S BUT NOT COMFORTABLE AT SPEEDS AS THE TIPS DO CHATTER A LOT. WAS LOOKING AT FISCHER COOL HEAT, DYNASTER CONTACTS, K2 RAIDERS. DO YOU RECOMMEND ANY OF THESE OR SOMETHING DIFFERENT. I ONLY GO 6-8 TIMES A YEAR
I am lookin to buy my husband skis for Christmas. He is able to ski all runs in any conditions and prefers a variety of speeds. We moved to WI from CO a few years ago, so are adjusting to the midwest conditions, but still plan to ski in CO and elsewhere. He has used Salomen demos and liked them. Can you recommend a good (and affordable) ski that won’t break the bank?
I AM A 10 YEAR OLD GIRL THAT HAS BEEN SKIING FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS. I NEED SOME NEW SKIS AND AM COMING TO YOU FOR ADVICE TO BUY A PAIR OF SKIS. I WEIGHT 76 LBS AND AM ABOUT 4′5 ” PLEASE HELP ME THANKS JJ
Howdy,
I’m looking for a ski purchase right now and am a relative beginner. I live in Colorado and a bunch of my friends want to get a pass and I want to join in, the few times I went skiing last year I had a blast and I want to go a lot more this year. I’ve been looking at the K2 Apache Sabres (last yeras model) and the K2 Apache Rangers. I was wondering if just getting the Rangers now would be doable or should I get the Sabres. I do not have much experience, but I have decent balance I used to do a lot of skating when I was younger and I did fairly well during instruction last year and I just want to start practicing what i’ve learned after a few more lessons. I’m a bit overweight 5′9 260 and am also looking for the right size length for my skis also. I had some old dynastar’s carve 5.0’s last year (older skis) that were 163cm used last year but my instructor said they flexed too much in the middle, because of my size I was thinking of getting 170cm skis, wanted to make sure these would work beforehand.
Thanks
Justin
Joey,
You could really ski either length it just depends on how you want the ski to perform. Go with the 170 if you prefer shorter turns and moderate speeds, and the 177 if you like longer high speed turns.
Kevin