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Cross-Country Ski Pole Length Calculator

Calculate the correct cross-country ski pole length for classic and skate techniques based on your height and optional arm length measurement.

Inputs

in
in

Results

Recommended Pole Length

145 cm

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Classic Pole Length145 cm
Skate Pole Length156 cm
Sizing Note1
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Skier Height, Technique, and Arm Length (optional).
  2. Review the Recommended Pole Length (cm) result.
  3. Use Classic Pole Length (cm) and Skate Pole Length (cm) to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Skier Height

Skier HeightRecommended Pole Length
129107 cm
152126 cm
179149 cm
201167 cm

What each input means

Skier Height
Your height in centimeters. This is the primary factor in pole length selection.
Technique
0 = Classic (diagonal stride, shorter poles to armpit), 1 = Skate (V2/V1, longer poles to chin/mouth).
Arm Length (optional)
Measured from shoulder to wrist. Enter 0 to use standard height-based formula. Helps refine sizing for unusually long or short arms.

What each result means

Recommended Pole Length
Best pole length for your selected technique. Poles are sold in 5 cm increments — round to the nearest available size.
Classic Pole Length
Pole length for classic technique (diagonal stride). Should reach your armpit when standing.
Skate Pole Length
Pole length for skate technique. Should reach between your chin and mouth when standing.
Sizing Note
1 = Standard fit, 2 = Consider sizing up (long arms), 3 = Consider sizing down (short arms).

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Skier Height = 175, Technique = 0, Arm Length (optional) = 0 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Recommended Pole Length
    Recommended Pole Length
    145 = 145
  3. Calculate Classic Pole Length
    145 = 145
  4. Calculate Skate Pole Length
    156 = 156

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