Are my skis too long or am I just not used to them...(see details pls)?

Question

I recently bought a pair of skis. I ask the the man at the shop if they were the right size and he said yes (I stood straight up and the skis went a little above my forehead).

When I went skiing yesterday (first time in my new skis) I couldn't keep them parallel as the tips constantly touched while I carved.

Based on your experience, do I just need to get used to them or are they a little long?

Thank you

Answer 1

They are just a TINY bit too big (I mean very tiny bit). This is not necessarily bad though, because you will be able to get 2 years out of them at least. I have the same issue with my skis. It will be a little uncomfortable at first, but you will get it soon. If they are twin tips, the switch will be very awkward at first.

Answer 2

get a 2nd opinion from another ski pro or instructor.

Answer 3

it depends, I need your weight and height, as well as how good a skiier you are, and what brand and model are the skis. Generally, as a VERY rough mark, they should be as high as the base of the forehead to 2 inches above the top of your head (at least for my preference).

Good Day!

Answer 4

Whoa... no way.

A lot of older skiers like them about that length or even a bit longer because they grew up skiing on long skis. However, if they are modern skis then they should definitely not be that long. Modern shaped skis should come about your eyebrows... but a bit shorter or a bit longer isn't a big deal.

I'm an expert skier and mine come to about the middle of my nose. That's a bit on the short side, but the next size up came to the top of my forehead and that was noticeably too long when I was riding them.

Definitely see if you can get your skis traded in. Shorter skis will give you way more control and will just be more lively and fun to ride.

Answer 5

It depends on your experience level, and terrain you ski, and athleticism, and a host of other factors. If you are not an expert skier, they are probably too long. An intermediate skier would likely want a pair of skis coming to around the nose, give or take an inch or so. That said, big mountain skiers, racers, "skinny ski" dedicated folk, and some others, will want skis that are longer. Sometimes, you would need to get used to skis...sometimes a lesson would be helpful...it's really hard to say. In the future, demo the skis before buying. I would suggest demoing several different skis. This costs a little more up front...but when you buy the right ski, you gain so much more in the form of joy as you ride down the mountain!!

Answer 6

i need a little bit more information, like what type of skis they are or what their length is (in cms) and how good of a skiier you are and how much you weigh.  

with all that said, they might be too long, or they might be too heavy/too strong of skis.  Skiing on skis that are "too much of a ski" for you, can cause this problem.

Answer 7

If they are a shaped ski, and you are not an advanced skier, I would guess that they are long for you. With the newer shaped ski design, more sidecut and less length is the usual sale.  

  When I'm teaching most students, the ski should be about eye level, if you are heavy for your height or taller than average, then the ski should be a little longer.  We need more info about you.  As to the tips touching while you were trying to make parallel turns, you are late moving the inside ski into the turn, not the length of the just a technique and timing adjustment.

Answer 8

My skis go about to my eyebrows. They work wonderfully. I think you just need to go on easier terrain if you dont like the tips touching. and you need to practice turning with your legs together, not while making a pie with your skis.

Answer 9

short fat skis are the new fun.

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