Touring Skis Calculator: Get the Perfect Fit for Your Skiing Style

How to choose touring skis?

A touring ski calculator helps you find the right ski length, waist width, and turning radius based on your height, weight, and touring style.

All you need to do is to fill the form below with the following data:

  • your height,
  • your weight,
  • touring type.
You can find a more detailed explanation of these terms below the calculator form.

Touring skis are measured in centimeters (cm) because that’s the standard measurement used by most ski manufacturers. The waist width, the narrowest part of the ski, is measured in millimeters (mm) for greater accuracy.

Using centimeters to measure length provides consistency and precision, making it easier to choose the right skis. Measuring waist width in millimeters also helps ensure that your skis perform well in a variety of snow and terrain conditions.

Touring skis size calculator form

Touring type

Ski touring is a way to spend an active time in the mountains. The idea is to go uphill on skis and then downhill – all in beautiful, natural places, away from crowded slopes.

It is important to choose the style that best suits your needs. Do you prefer peaceful trips, exciting descents in difficult terrain, or a sporty challenge? Here are three main styles of ski touring to help you find what suits you: Classic Touring, Free Touring and Speed Touring.

Each of them offers different possibilities – read the description and choose the one that best suits the way you spend your time in the mountains.

Classic Touring

Who is it for?
If you enjoy calm trips and love nature, and you want to relax in the mountains, Classic Touring is a great choice. This style combines easy climbing with enjoyable descents.

Features:
Goal: Simple trips in easy terrain, perfect for beginners or people who want to avoid difficult conditions.
Purpose: Exploring valleys, forests, and gentle peaks at a relaxed pace, often with friends.
What to expect? A slow pace that lets you fully enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature.

Free Touring

Who is it for?
If you love adrenaline and challenges, and you want excitement from skiing in tough terrain and deep snow, Free Touring is the best choice. This style is perfect for people who enjoy exploring steep peaks and off-piste descents.

Features:
Goal: Skiing on rough terrain with steep climbs and challenging descents.
Purpose: Exploring deep snow, steep slopes, and wild mountain areas.
What to expect? Exciting rides, amazing views, and a great sense of achievement after the climb.

Speed Touring

Who is it for?
If you enjoy sporty challenges and want to move fast with light gear, Speed Touring is for you. It’s made for skiers who like to push themselves.

Features:
Goal: Quick climbs and descents with lightweight gear.
Purpose: Fast routes and technical climbs in moderate but tricky terrain.
What to expect? Hard work, fast progress, and the thrill of reaching your goals quickly.

I would like to point out that these are just general categories and individual skiers may fall somewhere in between.