For frontside skis, size between your chin and nose. The deep sidecut means these skis make complete turns at shorter lengths than wider skis. If you're between sizes, go shorter for quicker turns and easier control, or longer for more stability at speed and more edge contact in each turn. Aggressive, heavier skiers can size up; lighter or less aggressive skiers should size down.
Skis · Frontside / Carving Skis
What length should I choose for a frontside ski?
Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.

All-Mountain Skis
$350 – $950
Versatile skis designed to handle the widest range of resort conditions, from groomed runs to light powder.
Waist width 85–105mmRocker-camber-rocker or tip rocker profilesMedium turn radius (15–20m)

Race Skis
$600 – $1600
FIS-compliant skis engineered for competitive alpine ski racing at the highest levels.
FIS-regulated dimensionsFull camberMultiple metal laminates
More questions
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