Alpine Pole Sizing Information

Below is a chart to help you determine your alpine pole size. But please do read our tips below the chart to help you better fit you poles to your specific needs.

Don't get too hung up on the numbers with regards to pole length. Keep in mind that the variables affecting the distance from your hands to the snow are constantly changing and changing fast! Not to mention the snow consitions are so variable (hard-packed vs. soft-powder). The most important thing is that your poles aren't grossly short or grossly long. Use the guidlines and thoughts below and you'll be fine. And always error on going longer. You can always cut those puppies!

Skier Ht. (in)	Ski Ht. (cm)	Pole Length
6'7" +	56	140
6'4" - 6'6"	54	135
6'1" - 6'3"	52	130
5'10" - 6'0"	50	125
5'7" - 5'9"	48	120
5'4" - 5'6"	46	115
5'1" - 5'3"	44	110
4'9" - 5'0"	42	105
4'5" - 4'8"	40	100
4'1" - 4'4"	38	95
3'9" - 4'0"	36	90
3'5" - 3'8"	34	85
< 3'4"	32	80

1. Place your arms at your sides and hold your elbows at a 90 degree angle.
2. Make sure that your upper arms are touching your sides, and your lower arms are out in front of you, as if you were holding ski poles.
3. Make a fist as if you were gripping imaginary ski poles.
4. Measure the distance from the top of your thumb to the floor.

The measurement that you come up with in step #4 is the length of your ski poles. It is important to add two inches to this length, because the combination of your ski boots and skis will make you slightly taller.

 

Novice to intermediate skiers: If you are between sizes, go longer. A longer pole will help keep your body in better balance and allow you to put your weight on the proper ski easier.

Advanced skiers, expert skiers and racers: If between sizes, you may go shorter. This is due to the aggressive stance which is normally lower than intermediates.

When in doubt, always go longer. Many poles can be cut down in length by removing the grip and cutting the shaft. Poles can't be made longer!