Info pole lenght

THE CORRECT POLE LENGTH

Here you will find according to the type of sport the formular to calculate the correct length of pole needed. Generally the pole length is measured from the tip to the grip ends. As the effective pole length varies up to 2 cm due to the type of grip, a measurement up to the grips band would make sense however most manufacturers measure the complete pole. The optimal pole length is to be calculated by body height X the factor from the tables below. beginners should tend towards the shorter pole. The longer option can be considered when more power and balance has been developed.

Nordic Walking:

As a general rule we recommend body height X 0,66 - 0,68.

Tabel   Body height     Pole length Beginners Pole length Experts 150 100 105 155 105 105 160 105 110 165 110 115 170 110/115 115 175 115 120 180 120 120/125 185 120/125 125 190 125 130 195 130 130/135 200 130 135

 

    

Cross Country:

As a general rule we recommend body height X 0,83 - 0,85. For those who do not wish to calculate, up to the mid shoulder.

Tabel   Body height     Pole length Beginners Pole length Experts 150 120 125 155 125 130 160 130 135 165 135 140 170 140 145 175 145 150 180 150 155 185 155 160 190 155 160 195 160 165 200 165 170

 

Cross Country Skating:

As a general rule we recommend body height X 0,87 - 0,90. For those who do not wish to calculate, up to the ear lobes.

Tabel   Body height     Pole length Beginners Pole length Experts 150 130 135 155 135 135/140 160 140 140/145 165 140 145 170 145 150 175 150 155 180 155 160 185 160 165 190 165 170 195 170 175 200 175 180

 

Alpine skiing:

As a general rule we recommend body height X 0,68. A further method to find the correct length is: Turn the pole up side down and hold the pole under the basket, the upper arm and forearm should make a right angle (90°). It can be a little over 90°. In the fun park the pole length can be shorter than the right angle.

Tabel Body height     Pole length  150 105 155 105/110 160 110 165 110/115 170 115 175 120 180 120/125 185 125 190 130 195 130/135 200 135

 

Hiking:

For hiking poles the same rule is to be applied as for the alpine skiing poles. However here it is not so exact as hiking poles are telescopic and are individually adjustable. The poles are often set a bit shorter for walking up hills and a little longer for going downhill.

All these calculations should be considered as each person has individual preferences. One prefers shorter and the next a bit longer. For cross country skiing the different leverage, such as arm lebgth, the persons technique and the physical strength play an additional role.

OUR TIP:
Take note that a pole that is too long can be eventually shortened by removing the grip and cutting the shaft down. The opposite effect is not possible. If not certain then purchase the longer pole.