Kids’ ski size chart
Stand the ski on its tail: it should reach between your child’s chest and nose. Beginners, cautious or light kids nearer the chest; heavier kids nearer the nose.
| Age | Height | Weight | Height (cm) · weight (kg) | Ski length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3′4″ | 35 lb | 102 · 16 | 80–90 cm |
| 6 | 3′9″ | 46 lb | 114 · 21 | 95–105 cm |
| 8 | 4′2″ | 57 lb | 127 · 26 | 110–120 cm |
| 10 | 4′7″ | 71 lb | 140 · 32 | 120–130 cm |
| 12 | 4′11″ | 90 lb | 149 · 41 | 135–145 cm |
| 14 | 5′5″ | 112 lb | 164 · 51 | 150–160 cm |
Source: evo kids' skis, checked 30 Oct 2026. Height and weight matter more than age.
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Your child’s ski
- Height 4′2″ (127 cm)Ski 110–120 cm
- Weight 57 lbUsual for that height: the middle of the range.
The nearest row is marked in the chart. Between rows, the length is worked out from the rows either side.
Enter a height of 3′0″ to 5′9″ (90–175 cm) and a weight.
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How tall should kids’ skis be?
- Nearer the chestBeginners, cautious or light kids.
- Nearer the noseHeavier or more confident kids.
- Don’t buy long to grow intoevo advises against it: long skis are harder to turn and less fun.
Kids’ ski size questions
What size skis for an 8-year-old?
About 110–120 cm for a typical 8-year-old, 4′2″ (127 cm) and 57 lb (26 kg). Go by height and weight, not age.
Should I buy longer skis to grow into?
No. evo advises against it: long skis are harder to turn and less fun.
Chest or nose?
Nearer the chest for beginners, cautious or light children; nearer the nose for heavier or more confident ones.
How we size: evo kids' skis’s rows by height, worked out between rows; weight decides where in the range. Sources and dates are on how we size.
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