melodyb75
New member
Hello...
First time posting, looking for some advice...
I'm looking at buying my son some used skis for this season.
We usually ski maybe 3-6 times per year.
He's 12 years old, so still growing.
I've read all the standard ski sizing guides online so I have a good idea (160-170s)
But, my question is this.
"They" say to size up if you are heavier for your height, which he is...
But to go shorter if he is more of a intermediate/easier Type I skier... which he also is...
Plus, last season he was comfortable on rentals probably way too short for him.
He liked 142 length Head rentals. He's probably grown an inch or two at least though...
He is 5'7"
Probably 170-180 lbs
We ski on groomed blue runs mostly.
Thanks!
First time posting, looking for some advice...
I'm looking at buying my son some used skis for this season.
We usually ski maybe 3-6 times per year.
He's 12 years old, so still growing.
I've read all the standard ski sizing guides online so I have a good idea (160-170s)
But, my question is this.
"They" say to size up if you are heavier for your height, which he is...
But to go shorter if he is more of a intermediate/easier Type I skier... which he also is...
Plus, last season he was comfortable on rentals probably way too short for him.
He liked 142 length Head rentals. He's probably grown an inch or two at least though...
He is 5'7"
Probably 170-180 lbs
We ski on groomed blue runs mostly.
Thanks!