skis size 191 right size or not?

Question

I kept on getting diferent answers on the size skis i needed soi just went on e-bay and bought a pair of 191 i'm 6'3" 230lbs I'm wondering if these are the right size for me?

Answer 1

It depends on your ability and the type of ski.

In the "old days", a rule of thumb is that you should be able to put your hand above your head and they should reach to there. For what it's worth.

Shorter skis are easier to turn, particularly for beginners. Longer skis are harder to turn until you get to be able to do the more complex stem christies. Longer skis, however, have the advantage of being more stable at high speeds.

I'm an advanced skier, am 5'8", but I used to ski on 195s, because they are more stable.

The newer skis though are the hourglass-shaped ski, which can be shorter, making it easier to turn, and yet more stable at higher speeds.

I'm guessing you're more starting out because you don't yet know what sort of ski works best for you. As such, a 191 cm ski is probably a decent one, and with any luck, it's a convex-shaped ski.

One other tip - it does not help to buy really advanced equipment when learning. Some people starting out buy racing equipment, but the fact is that using that kind of equipment requires a technique that they don't have yet. Find a good recreational ski, and you should be happy.

Good luck!

Answer 2

probably not they used to be measured from head and arm above but now with the parabolic skis you want a size that is up to you nose