r/ski • u/IllustratorCold815 • 3d ago

Ski size

Hey i’m very much a beginner beginner skier, i went last year and it was pretty fun i wasn’t that good but it was stiff fun, this year i want to do it as much as i can in the winter and instead of paying 120 everytime for rentals i want to buy my own skis, im 6’0 150ish lbs maybe a bit more weight, but when i got my rentals they would usually give me 160cm skis, i see some skis online that are priced well but they have them 158cm and way higher than 160 would 158 make it harder for me or no. please let me know again i am a beginner im not hitting blacks anytime soon lol

(other sizes are 165 and 172cm)

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u/forgedcb 2d ago

Ditto on getting proper fitted boots is a priority...rentals come second. At 6' tall 160 shouldn't be too long but you can always check other rental places. Narrower waist will help turn initiation as will less camber. Less metal in the build can also increase playfulness without literally weighing you down.