Ski Pole Sizing:Nordic ski poles are measured and labeled as their total length from end-to-end in centimeters. From the end of the tip to the end of the handle/grip.
This is not the functional length since the basket is usually at the snow surface and straps hang down a bit from the top of the handle.
Advantages of Longer Poles (with good technique):
:: Can help bring the hips forward in both skate and classical techniques
:: More effective double poling
:: Touring Skiers will get more support in deeper snow when the skis are riding higher than the pole plants
:: Can help engage core torso muscles with V1 on hills
Advantages of Shorter Poles (maintaining good technique):
:: Easier to engage core stomach muscles with V2
:: Easier to maintain balance with diagonal stride in classical technique
:: Easier to bring hands forward in all techniques, and get poles perpendicular to snow
:: Easier to clear poles when contouring slopes while touring in deep snow
Longer Pole Method: Good for racing, and skiers who prefer longer poles.
Skate Poles:
Convert your height to centimeters. Multiply by .9 or .91 depending on preference and terrain. Equals your pole length in centimeters.
Classic and Touring Poles:
Convert your height to centimeters. Multiply by .83 to .85. depending on preference, purpose and terrain. Equals your pole length in centimeters.
Cross Country Ski Pole Size Chart (Shorter Poles):
This chart is calculated by taking your height in centimeters and subtracting 20cm for Skate and 30cm for Classical & Touring. We regard it as starting point for general and recreational skiing, new skiers, and for skiers who prefer shorter poles. These are the Swix and One Way recommendations. Note: The Classic and Touring measurements will work for leisure skiers, however we believe more athletic or aggressive skiers will prefer longer poles.
Skier Height (inches)
|
Skate (centimeters)
|
Classic (centimeters)
|
Touring (centimeters)
|
| 4'3 - 4'5 |
110 |
100 |
100 |
| 4'5 - 4'7 |
115 |
105 |
105 |
| 4'7 - 4'9 |
120 |
110 |
110 |
| 4'9 - 4'11 |
125 |
115 |
115 |
| 4'11 |
130 |
120 |
120 |
5'0
|
132 |
122 |
122 |
| 5'1 |
135 |
127 |
125 |
| 5'2 |
137 |
127 |
125 |
| 5'3 |
140 |
130 |
130 |
| 5'4 |
142 |
132 |
130 |
| 5'5 |
145 |
135 |
135 |
| 5'6 |
147 |
137 |
135 |
| 5'7 |
150 |
140 |
140 |
| 5'8 |
152 |
142 |
140 |
| 5'9 |
155 |
145 |
145 |
| 5'10 |
157 |
147 |
145 |
| 5'11 |
160 |
150 |
150 |
| 6'0 |
162 |
152 |
150 |
| 6'1 |
165 |
155 |
155 |
| 6'2 |
167 |
157 |
155 |
| 6'3 |
170 |
160 |
160 |
| 6'4 |
172 |
162 |
160 |
| 6'5 |
175 |
165 |
165 |
| 6'6 |
175 |
170 |
170 |
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