Nordic ski pole size guide

Your choice of poles will vary according to the technique you wish to practise, i.e. Skating or Classic.

Skating :

In skating, the pole must stop above the skier's shoulder to give the longest possible thrust, using both arms simultaneously. This corresponds to about 20 cm less than the person's height, or the person's height multiplied by 0.89.

Classic :

In classic, the stick must stop at shoulder level knowing that this corresponds on average to 30cm less than the person's height or the person's height multiplied by 0.84.

Touring :

In Touring, the stick must stop below the shoulder. For this type of skiing, the pole must be easy to handle and help the skier balance on and off piste.

On average, this corresponds to 35cm less than the skier's height, or to the skier's height multiplied by 0.78.