Sizing guide

Not sure what size to look for in the gear library? These charts use standard, widely published industry sizing guidelines to help you find a good starting point for skis, snowboards, boots, and bindings.

Skis

Ski length is usually chosen relative to your height and ability level. Shorter skis are easier to turn and forgive mistakes; longer skis are more stable at speed. As a rough guide: beginners size to about chin-to-nose height, intermediates to nose-to-forehead, and advanced skiers to forehead-to-top-of-head.

Ability level	Skier height	Recommended ski length
Beginner	4'10" / 147cm	125–135cm
Beginner	5'2" / 157cm	135–145cm
Beginner	5'6" / 168cm	140–150cm
Beginner	5'10" / 178cm	150–160cm
Beginner	6'2" / 188cm	160–170cm
Intermediate	4'10" / 147cm	135–142cm
Intermediate	5'2" / 157cm	145–152cm
Intermediate	5'6" / 168cm	150–160cm
Intermediate	5'10" / 178cm	160–168cm
Intermediate	6'2" / 188cm	170–178cm
Advanced	5'6" / 168cm	160–170cm
Advanced	5'10" / 178cm	170–180cm
Advanced	6'2" / 188cm	178–188cm

Use as a starting point — a shop fitter can dial in exact length based on weight, terrain preference, and ski width underfoot.

Ski boots

Ski boot sizes are given in mondopoint — your foot length in centimeters — rather than shoe size, so always convert before ordering. A good ski boot fits snugly: toes should just brush the front of the shell when standing upright, and pull back off the toe when you flex forward into a skiing stance, with no heel lift.

Mondopoint (cm)	US men's	US women's	Foot length (mm)
22.5	4.5	5.5	225
24.0	6.0	7.0	240
25.5	7.5	8.5	255
27.0	9.0	10.0	270
28.5	10.5	11.5	285
30.0	12.0	13.0	300

Measure your foot length at the end of the day (feet swell), then match to the mondopoint column — a shop fitter can confirm shell fit and flex.

Ski bindings

DIN (release setting) controls how much force it takes for a binding to release in a fall. It's determined from skier weight, height, age, boot sole length, and skier type — never from weight alone — and should always be set and tested by a certified binding technician, not chosen off a chart.

Type I (cautious) — beginner-leaning skiers who ski at slower, more controlled speeds and prefer an easier release over retention.
Type II (average) — the default category for most recreational skiers, balancing release ease and retention.
Type III (aggressive) — confident, faster skiers who prefer higher retention and accept a higher release threshold.

Skier weight	Type I DIN	Type II DIN	Type III DIN
44–54 lb / 20–24 kg	0.75	0.75–1.5	1.5–1.75
66–76 lb / 30–34 kg	1.25–1.75	1.5–3.0	2.5–3.5
89–108 lb / 40–49 kg	2.5–3.0	3.0–3.5	3.5–4.5
120–142 lb / 55–64 kg	3.5–4.0	4.0–5.0	5.0–6.0
154–174 lb / 70–79 kg	5.0–5.5	6.0–6.5	6.5–7.5
187–208 lb / 85–94 kg	6.5–7.0	7.5–8.5	8.5–9.5
220–241 lb / 100–109 kg	8.0–8.5	9.0–9.5	9.5–10.5

Reference only, not a substitute for a certified technician. Also check boot sole compatibility: GripWalk (rockered) soles need GripWalk-compatible or MNC bindings, while flat ISO 5355 soles need standard alpine bindings — and confirm the binding's boot sole length (BSL) adjustment range fits your boots.