Cross Country Ski Pole Length

Lower weight skiers should pick shorter cross country skis.

Cross country ski pole length.

No matter whether you fancy alpine skiing cross country skiing classic or skating technique ski roller hiking trekking or nordic walking proper pole usage demands choosing the right pole length. Cross country ski poles sizing chart. By steve kopitz. Shop cross country ski poles.

Classic cross country ski pole. Youth cross country ski pole sizing. Size charts for cross country ski poles. Classic race recommended pole length.

Call 800 832 2663 to get fitted by a cross country ski specialist. Indeed poles should support the user s technique protect against incorrect movements prevent falls and provide for optimal power transfer. Body size cm x 0 85 pole length ski pole for skating skis. Body height cm x 0 90 pole length here is an example of a female skier with a height of 168 cm.

Classic length cm skate length cm touring length cm 5 0 125. If you plan to ski at nordic ski areas and stay in the groomed tracks then you will want to find skis no wider than 68mm the maximum width of ski tracks. This added length gives you a bit more stride. The sidecut of the skis should be minimal so the skis glide straight and efficiently.

81 84 of body height with your arm down to your side the pole should be mid way between your arm pit and the top of your shoulder. Standard shipping on orders of 50 or more. How to size cross country ski equipment including nordic skis boots and poles. Since this technique has both the diagonal stride and the double pole double pole kick it would be nice to have two different length poles.

Not only do you get an enhanced stride but a longer pole will also help engage core torso muscles. Cross country touring and race and performance classic skis. For fitness style cross country ski poles you size roughly to mid shoulder length. Heavier weight skiers should prefer longer cross country skis check maximum recommended length for your height.

In the contrary poles for classic cross country skiing are shorter than poles for skating. Skier height in classic length cm skate length cm touring length cm 2 9 70. Shop for cross country ski poles at rei free u s.