Cross-Country Ski Poles Size Chart

Cross-country ski poles should have the right length so that you can transfer your power optimally. To ensure that the poles also fit to the corresponding cross-country skiing technique, there are special guidelines for classic, skating and Nordic cruising poles. In the table below you can find the right length of your cross-country ski poles. However, in addition to this table, there are other rules of thumb for the correct length.

The classic pole should end at the top of the shoulder. Beginners also tend to prefer slightly shorter poles, as these require less strength. 

The skating pole should reach a maximum of the tip of the nose, but at least up to the chin.  Again, beginners tend to use slightly shorter poles.

In addition to these rules of thumb, you can find your appropriate pole length in the table.

Body Size   (cm)	Pole Length Skating (cm)	Pole Length Classic (cm)	Pole Length Nordic Cruising (cm)
125	105-110	100-105	95-100
130	110-115	105-110	100-105
135	115-120	110-115	105-110
140	120-125	115-120	110-115
145	125-130	120-125	115-120
150	130-135	125-130	115-120
155	135-140	130-135	120-125
160	140-145	135-140	125-130
165	145-150	137,5-142,5	130-135
170	150-155	140-145	135-140
175	155-160	145-150	140-145
180	160-165	150-155	140-145
185	162,5-167,5	155-160	145-150
190	167,5-172,5	157,5-162,5	150-155
195	170-175	162,5-167,5	155-160