I am 6' 4" 200 lbs. and I am a novice. What size of skis do i need?

Answer 1

I would agree with the bottom half, anything above la cupacabra, is bs, for beginning you could go a short as 150 mm we had tiger woods in our shop he is about your size (little shorter) and he went out on 156 mm salmon 1080 and really liked them (he had never skied before either) skiis used to be long because they did not have a side cut to them, snowboarding changed that and now they can be much smaller but still stable and turn when you want. I also would suggest renting for a while until you get things figured out. then invest in a nicer pair of skiis (something you can improve with) if you keep with it and become profiecient you can start increasing the length of the ski again, I am 145 and about 5'8" and I ski 180 mm in a fat ski, but you have to go fast to turn it, (my point is wait until you understand the sport before buying as skiis are very expensive)

Answer 2

I mostly agree with El Cupacabra's answer.

Although, personally, if he comes back and reads this, I would say that 167's are WAY too short for 6'3" and experienced. I'm just under 6 foot, an experienced skier (since age 4), and my skis are all between 175 and 185...except for my powder boards, those are about 170.

Anyways, you would want to get them from a rental anyways, and they will set you up with the right size. It should be around 160-170 cm in length. Don't buy...always rent the first few times to make sure you like the sport...and as your skill level comes up a notch or two, the size of the skis you are on will also increase.

ps: don't forget lessons. That is the most important part...your day will be miserable without a qualified instructor to guide you, I promise!

Answer 3

I am 6'3 200lbs and a very experienced skier. I actually use 167cm skis because with the newer shaped (cut/parabolic/etc) skis you don't' need or want too much length. You should go for something between 165-180cm. You'd probably be safer if you rent skis first in the size you think you want and see how well you do.


UPDATED: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not listen to the people telling you to get up to 200cm skis. You would be hard pressed to find those for sale (new) or a salesperson willing to sell you such an abomination. My friend is also 6'4 and he uses skis that are under 180cm. If you are getting 8 year old STRAIGHT skis and not anything made in the past 5 years then go for the long ones. If you want to make turns, go fast, stay up for more than 15 seconds, and not look like an idiot on the slopes go for something shorter.

Answer 4

If it's your first time, try 180's. they will be a bit short but the shorter the better for a rookie. The longer the ski the higher the skill level you will need to control your turns. Go up to 195-200 after you gain some experience. You'll sacrifice some speed with the 180's but you'll thank yourself if you happen to get on a particularly difficult section and can't make your turns.

Answer 5

170

Answer 6

195-200 cm skis are required.

Answer 7

It depends on a lot of different things:
How well can you ski?
Where are you going to ski? (what type of snow, slopes etc.)

Answer 8

2 snow mobiles

Answer 9

dont ski snowboard