RACE SKI SIZING GUIDELINES

USSA LEVEL RACERS 15 YEARS AND OLDER

J3 - J2 - J1 - Sr. - Masters

Reference point is top of the racer's head

SLALOM SKIS

Female:        Min 155 cm Length -USSA-FIS    

Male:            Min 165 cm Length-USSA-FIS

GIANT SLALOM SKIS

Female:         Min 180 cm Length   Minus 5cm

Male:             Min 185cm Length   Minus 5cm

14 YEARS AND YOUNGER

J3-J4-J5

Reference point is top of the racer's head

SLALOM jr. SKIS

Boys & Girls        Minus 10cm (4in) to Minus 20cm (8in)   maximum weight 135lbs

GIANT jr. SLALOM SKIS

Boys & Girls        Minus 5cm (2in) to Plus 5cm (2in)   maximum weight 135lbs

MULTI-EVENT SKIS

Boys & Girls         0cm  to Minus 15cm (6in)   maximum weight 135lbs

DEVO / HOPEFULS

MULTI-EVENT SKIS

Boys & Girls         0cm  to Minus 15cm (6in)   maximum weight 135lbs

Please remember that these are only GUIDELINES.

You must take into account some of the following guidelines when sizing a racer.

1) FIS Rules  (see FIS rules if racing in FIS sanctioned races)

2) Height to Weight Ratio

3) Racer's ability level

4) Trying to get multiple years racing on the same ski

5) Coach or Club program's  philosophy on sizing

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