Ski Size

How Ski Sweaters Are Sized

Ski sweaters are designed to keep you warm on the slopes as well as last you through the winter. While many different materials are used to craft ski sweaters, they are designed to be worn under your ski jacket or ski bib. Sizing tends to vary depending on the company who makes the sweater. Despite this, knowing your own measurements will help you pick out a well-fitting sweater.

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How to Determine the Right Size for Slalom Race Skis

If you are standing in front of a rack of skis that have a wide tip and tail combined with a narrow mid-section, you are in the right section. The next step is applying a simple formula to determine the right size for slalom ra...

How to Size Ski Equipment

Alpine, or downhill, skiing requires special equipment sized according to your height, weight, experience and the slope conditions where you plan to ski. Whether purchasing or renting, the fit of your equipment can make or brea...

Ski Sizes for Kids

When hitting the slopes with kids, having the right size ski can mean the difference between a child enjoying the experience or quitting in frustration. Experts at a retail shop will help you choose the right size skis for your...

How to Size Telemark Skis

Telemark skis are a special type of ski that features a clipless heel similar to the bindings in a cross-country ski. They are popular for backcountry and touring purposes, although they have traditionally been used for alpine ...

How to Choose the Right Ski Size

Whether you are a beginner or a pro, choosing the right size ski is important, because it can affect your performance. Factors that go into picking the right ski are your skill level, your height and weight and the kind of terr...

How to Size Skins to Skis

Ski skins are covers that grip snow and allow you to move in areas that plain skis cannot transverse. Skis are slippery by design, allowing you to move through the snow with speed. Ski skins slip over the bottom to provide trac...

How to Find the Right Size of Skis

Having the correct size ski makes all the difference between a great ski day and one full of frustration. The correct ski size will lead you to believe the unknown author who wrote that skiing is a dance and the mountain alwa...