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Determine the range of ski lengths you should consider based on your height. If you are 4 feet 4 inches tall, your skis should be between 115 cm and 130 cm long. If you are 4 feet 6 inches tall, your skis should be between 125 cm and 140 cm long.If you are 4 feet 8 inches tall, your skis should be between 130 cm and 145 cm long.f you are 6 feet tall, your skis should be between 170 cm and 190 cm long. If you are 6 feet 2 inches tall, your skis should be between 175 cm and 195 cm long. If you are 6 feet 4 inches tall, your skis should be between 180 cm and 200 cm long.
A collection of differing types of alpine skis, with nordic and telemark skis at far left. From right: a group of powder skis, a group of twin-tip skis, a group of carving (parabolic) skis, and then an older-type non-sidecut alpine ski along with the non-alpine skis. Equipment used in skiing includes: 1  Skis, which may have skins applied or be textured for uphill traction or wax applied for minimizing sliding friction. Twin-tip skis are designed to move forwards or backwards. 2  Boots and bindings. 3  Poles. 4  Helmets and ski suits. 5  Ski goggles. 6  Skiing gloves.