What length of skiis are best for me? Are mine too long???

Question

I am a 150 pound female and i ski on 170 length skiis... i just learned how to ski this winter and i am only at an intermediate level. i feel like i am comfortable with them but everyone says they are too long? i learned on 170's so that is just what i'm used to. today skiis are shorter but is it ok if mine are long? or should i get shorter skiis?

Answer 1

I have one set of 156's and one 170's. The short ones are great for control and the long ones are awesome for packed powder days when I can just cruise down the mountian.  It's all about preference.  But I would suggest improving your skiing ability on a shorter ski and move up to a longer one when you get bored with the shorts.

Answer 2

now with all of the modern technology out in skis, most companies are only making skis up to 170cm. the ski size scale was originally meant for safety, but usually try to get skis in between your chin and your forehead high