Cross Country Ski Pole Length

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Cross country ski pole length.

Standard shipping on orders of 50 or more. Skier height in classic length cm skate length cm touring length cm 2 9 70. Shop for cross country ski poles at rei free u s. Body height cm x 0 90 pole length here is an example of a female skier with a height of 168 cm.

Classic length cm skate length cm touring length cm 5 0 125. No matter whether you fancy alpine skiing cross country skiing classic or skating technique ski roller hiking trekking or nordic walking proper pole usage demands choosing the right pole length. If you plan to ski at nordic ski areas and stay in the groomed tracks then you will want to find skis no wider than 68mm the maximum width of ski tracks. Classic cross country ski pole.

Indeed poles should support the user s technique protect against incorrect movements prevent falls and provide for optimal power transfer. This added length gives you a bit more stride. Lower weight skiers should pick shorter cross country skis. Cross country skis for skate are shorter than skis for classic style.

Top quality great selection and expert advice you can trust. Cross country ski poles sizing chart. Since this technique has both the diagonal stride and the double pole double pole kick it would be nice to have two different length poles. How to size cross country ski equipment including nordic skis boots and poles.

Not only do you get an enhanced stride but a longer pole will also help engage core torso muscles. For fitness style cross country ski poles you size roughly to mid shoulder length. Body size cm x 0 85 pole length ski pole for skating skis. By steve kopitz.

Home ski o pedia sizing charts size charts for cross country ski poles. Call 800 832 2663 to get fitted by a cross country ski specialist. Heavier weight skiers should prefer longer cross country skis check maximum recommended length for your height. Cross country touring and race and performance classic skis.

In the contrary poles for classic cross country skiing are shorter than poles for skating. Size charts for cross country ski poles. The sidecut of the skis should be minimal so the skis glide straight and efficiently.