Sizing guides

A chart tells you a range. These guides explain what moves you up or down inside it, with worked examples, the mistakes we see most, and the sources for every number.

Snow

How to choose ski lengthHeight, ability, terrain and weight, with worked examples Snowboard size guideLength, waist width and boot size Ski boot fitMondopoint, shell size, last width and flex Measure your foot for bootsA home method for ski and snowboard boots Cross-country ski lengthClassic versus skate, weight versus height Ski pole lengthAlpine, classic and skate methods compared

Bikes

Find your bike frame sizeHeight, inseam, standover, reach and stack Kids bike sizeWheel size by age and inseam Bike helmet fitMeasure, adjust, and know when to replace

Baseball and water sports

Baseball and softball bat sizeLength, weight, drop and league certification Baseball glove sizeBy position and age, and breaking in Wetsuit sizing and fitReading a size chart and checking fit in the water

How the guides are written

Each guide names the source next to the claim it supports and lists every source at the bottom. When makers disagree, the guide says so. Read the editorial policy for how sources are chosen and how corrections are handled.