[header] How to alpine ski if you are a beginner [title] Pick skis that are shorter than you. [step] Look at a ski size chart to see what size you should get ahead of time. You can also stand the skis on their end and pick ones that are about 13 cm (5 inches) shorter than you. 
Shorter skis are easily to learn on than long skis. [substeps] The longer the skis are that you choose are, the more finesse it will take to slow down and turn because you have more ski to move.