Pole sizing
chart
See our variances at the bottom before
you make your selection.
|
Alpine ski pole in inches |
Alpine ski pole in centimeters |
Skiers height |
cross country pole |
cross country pole skating style in centimeters |
| not recommended | not recommended | < 3'.2" | 80 | 90 |
| 32" | 80 | 3'.3" - 3'.4" | 80 | 90 |
| 34" | 85 | 3'.5" - 3'7" | 85 | 95 |
| 34" - 36" | 85-90 | 3'.8" - 3'.9" | 85-90 | 95-100 |
| 36" | 90 | 3'.10" - 3'.11 | 90 | 100 |
| 36" - 38" | 90-95 | 4'.0" - 4'.1" | 95 | 105 |
| 38" | 95 | 4'.2" - 4'.3" | 100 | 110 |
| 38" - 40" | 95-100 | 4'.4" - 4'.5" | 100-105 | 110-115 |
| 40" | 100 | 4'.6" - 4'.8" | 105-110 | 115-120 |
| 40" | 100 | 4'.8" - 4'.9" | 115 | 125 |
| 40" - 42" | 100-105 | 4'.10" - 4'.11" | 120 | 130 |
| 42" - 44" | 105-110 | 5' | 125 | 135 |
| 44" | 110 | 5'.1" | 125 | 135 |
| 44" | 110 | 5'.2" | 130 | 140 |
| 44" - 46" | 110-115 | 5'.3" | 130 | 140 |
| 46" | 115 | 5'.4" | 135 | 145 |
| 46" | 115 | 5'.5" | 135 | 145 |
| 46" - 48" | 115-120 | 5'.6" | 140 | 150 |
| 48" | 120 | 5'.7" | 140 | 150 |
| 48" | 120 | 5'.8" | 145 | 155 |
| 48" - 50" | 120-125 | 5'.9" | 145 | 155 |
| 48" - 50" | 120-125 | 5'.10" | 150 | 160 |
| 50" | 125 | 5'.11" | 150 | 160 |
| 50" | 125 | 6' | 155 | 165 |
| 52" | 125-130 | 6'.1" | 155 | 165 |
| 52" | 130 | 6'.2" | 160 | 170 |
| 52" | 130-135 | 6'.3" | 160 | 170 |
| 54" | 135 | 6'.4" | 165 | 175 |
| 54" | 135 | 6'.5" > | 165 | 175 |
For downhill ski pole
sizing
Check your ski pole length by turning your ski pole UPSIDE DOWN.
Place your hand under the
basket on the grip side.
Your lower arm should be parallel to the floor.
Pole length can vary for people the same height because of different arm
lengths.
Novice to intermediate skiers- If you are between sizes, go longer.
A longer pole will help keep your body in better balance and allow you to put
your weight on the proper ski easier.
Advanced skiers, expert skiers and racers- If
between sizes, you may go shorter.
This is
due to the aggressive stance which is normally lower than intermediates.
When in doubt, always go longer.
Many poles can
be cut down in length by removing the grip and cutting the shaft.
Poles can not be made longer.
For cross country ski pole sizing
Extend one arm out to your side making it parallel to
the floor.
Check your ski pole length by putting your pole UNDER
your arm pit.
Your pole should fit under your arm comfortably.
Less aggressive skiers- If you are between sizes, go shorter.
More aggressive skiers- If you are between sizes, go up a size.
More aggressive skiers usually raise their arms higher. A longer
pole can help.
Less aggressive skiers sometimes don't raise their arms as high.
When in doubt, go longer.
Poles can
be cut down in length by removing the grip and cutting the shaft.
Poles can not be made longer.
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