Adult cross-country ski poles XC S POLES 120

The choice of pole is very important for cross-country skiing. Too short or too long will make it difficult to ski properly.



For skating technique:

They must be big to maximise push-off

There are two ways to calculate their length:

Length of skating poles = Skier's shoulder

or

Length of skating poles = Skier's height* x 0.89

The length of the poles will also depend on the skier's physical attributes.

For the classic technique:

Alternative (or classic) cross-country ski poles are slightly smaller.

Length of poles = skier's armpit

or

Length of poles = Skier's height x 0.83

Once again, the length of the poles will also depend on the skier's physical attributes.

Aluminium poles are solid, heavy and inexpensive - ideal for beginners.



Fibreglass poles are more lightweight and fragile and should only be used on groomed slopes.



Carbon fibre poles and those with other very lightweight materials are durable and stiff.