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3 brand charts · checked 2026-10-20
Ski size by height
Ski length starts from height and moves with ability. evo prints one length per ability every 2 inches, K2 a range per ability every 4, and Faction one range for all abilities every 5 centimetres. Pick your height to see all three side by side.
- 1Skier 5'10" · 178 cm
- 2Intermediate 165–185 cm
- 3Advanced 165–193 cm
| Height | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Charts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft 8 in (142 cm) | 125–145 cm | 130–145 cm | 130–150 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 4 ft 10 in (147 cm) | 125–150 cm | 133–155 cm | 135–163 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 5 ft (152 cm) | 138–160 cm | 140–160 cm | 140–163 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) | 138–165 cm | 145–165 cm | 145–173 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) | 148–170 cm | 150–170 cm | 150–173 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | 148–175 cm | 155–175 cm | 155–183 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | 158–180 cm | 160–180 cm | 160–183 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | 158–185 cm | 165–185 cm | 165–193 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 6 ft (183 cm) | 168–190 cm | 170–190 cm | 170–193 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | 168–195 cm | 175–195 cm | 175–198 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 174–204 cm | 180–204 cm | 180–204 cm | evo, k2, faction |
| 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | 180–204 cm | 180–204 cm | 180–204 cm | faction |
Each cell spans every brand chart that covers the height. Sources: evo men's ski size chart; K2 ski sizing guide; Faction skis size guide.
How the three charts differ
All three start from roughly the same place: evo and K2 put a first ski between the chin and the top of the head, Faction a little higher, around the nose or eyebrows. They differ in how much they split by ability. evo gives a single number per ability, K2 a range per ability with two advanced columns (a playful skier and a charger), and Faction one range for everyone, with its lower end for beginners and its upper end for fast or heavier skiers. That is why a height page shows a span: it is the honest picture of where published charts land, not a single number one brand chose.
The charts also stop at different heights. evo and K2 end at 6'4", Faction at 6'7", so the tallest page here rests on one chart. Between printed rows this site reads both rows either side rather than guessing a value in between. The ability guide explains the adjustments for terrain, weight and speed.