Cross country ski poles
What length do I need? Here you can find our recommended pole sizes.
A simple rule to follow is that poles for classic should be 35 cm shorter than your body length and for skating 22.5 cm shorter than your body length.
If you are between two lengths, we recommend that you choose the shortest option.
Measure body length wearing ski boots.
Recommended cross country ski pole lengths
| Body length with boots (cm) | Pole length classic (mm) | Pole length skate (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 152,50 | 1175 | 1300 |
| 155,00 | 1200 | 1325 |
| 157,50 | 1225 | 1350 |
| 160,00 | 1250 | 1375 |
| 162,50 | 1275 | 1400 |
| 165,00 | 1300 | 1425 |
| 167,50 | 1325 | 1450 |
| 170,00 | 1350 | 1475 |
| 172,50 | 1375 | 1500 |
| 175,00 | 1400 | 1525 |
| 177,50 | 1425 | 1550 |
| 180,00 | 1450 | 1575 |
| 182,50 | 1475 | 1600 |
| 185,00 | 1500 | 1625 |
| 187,50 | 1525 | 1650 |
| 190,00 | 1550 | 1675 |
| 192,50 | 1575 | 1700 |
| 195,00 | 1600 | 1725 |
| 197,50 | 1625 | 1750 |
| 200,00 | 1650 | 1775 |
Pole lengths according to International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) rules
If you compete in FIS races there are strict rules on the maximum pole length. You're also allowed to measure your body wearing ski boots.
| Body length with ski boots (cm) | Maximum pole length classic (mm) |
|---|---|
| 165,00 | 1369,50 |
| 166,00 | 1377,80 |
| 167,00 | 1386,10 |
| 168,00 | 1394,40 |
| 169,00 | 1402,70 |
| 170,00 | 1411,00 |
| 171,00 | 1419,30 |
| 172,00 | 1427,60 |
| 173,00 | 1435,90 |
| 174,00 | 1444,20 |
| 175,00 | 1452,50 |
| 176,00 | 1460,80 |
| 177,00 | 1469,10 |
| 178,00 | 1477,40 |
| 179,00 | 1485,70 |
| 180,00 | 1494,00 |
| 181,00 | 1500,23 |
| 182,00 | 1510,60 |
| 183,00 | 1518,90 |
| 184,00 | 1527,20 |
| 185,00 | 1535,50 |
| 186,00 | 1543,80 |
| 187,00 | 1552,10 |
| 188,00 | 1560,40 |
| 189,00 | 1568,70 |
| 190,00 | 1577,00 |
| 191,00 | 1583,30 |
| 192,00 | 1593,60 |
| 193,00 | 1601,90 |
| 194,00 | 1610,20 |
| 195,00 | 1618,50 |
| 196,00 | 1626,80 |
| 197,00 | 1635,10 |
| 198,00 | 1643,40 |
| 200,00 | 1660,00 |
| 201,00 | 1668,30 |
| 202,00 | 1676,60 |
| 203,00 | 1684,90 |
| 204,00 | 1693,20 |
| 205,00 | 1701,50 |
