Size Guide: Swix Ski Poles
Swix
Here on Curated, your Ski Expert wants to find the best products for you. That starts with finding the perfect fit. But with so many ski pole options, finding the right pair can be daunting. This guide is designed to help users compare the sizing of different products.
Don’t forget to chat with a Curated Expert for free advice and recommendations on the best ski poles for your needs.
Recommended Cross Country Ski Pole Lengths
A simple rule to follow is that poles for classic should be 30 cm shorter than your body length and for skating 20 cm shorter than your body length. If you are between two lengths, we recommend that you choose the shortest option.
| Body Length Without Boots (cm) | Body Length Without Boots (feet/inches) | Pole Length - Classic | Pole Length - Skating |
| 152.50 | 5' 0.00" | 1175 | 1275 |
| 155.00 | 5' 1.02" | 1200 | 1300 |
| 157.50 | 5' 2.00" | 1225 | 1325 |
| 160.00 | 5' 2.99" | 1250 | 1350 |
| 162.5 | 5' 3.97" | 1375 | 1375 |
| 165 | 5' 4.96" | 1300 | 1400 |
| 167.5 | 5' 5.94" | 1325 | 1425 |
| 170 | 5' 6.92" | 1350 | 1450 |
| 172.5 | 5' 7.91" | 1375 | 1475 |
| 175 | 5' 8.89" | 1400 | 1500 |
| 177.5 | 5' 9.88" | 1425 | 1525 |
| 180 | 5' 10.86" | 1450 | 1550 |
| 182.5 | 5' 11.85" | 1475 | 1575 |
| 185 | 6' 0.83" | 1500 | 1600 |
| 187.5 | 6' 1.81" | 1525 | 1625 |
| 190 | 6' 2.80" | 1550 | 1650 |
| 192.5 | 6' 3.78" | 1575 | 1675 |
| 195 | 6' 4.77" | 1600 | 1700 |
| 197.5 | 6' 5.75" | 1625 | 1725 |
| 200 | 6' 6.74" | 1650 | 1750 |
Conversion Table: New vs Old Pole Lengths
| Old Pole Length | New Pole Length | Effective Length Difference (cm) |
| 135.00 | 130.00 | -1 |
| 137.50 | 132.50 | -1 |
| 140.00 | 135.00 | -1 |
| 142.50 | 137.50 | -1 |
| 145 | 140 | -1 |
| 147.5 | 142.5 | -1 |
| 150 | 145 | -1 |
| 152.5 | 147.5 | -1 |
| 155 | 150 | -1 |
| 157.5 | 152.5 | -1 |
| 160 | 155 | -1 |
| 162.5 | 157.5 | -1 |
| 170 | 160 | -1 |
| 172.5 | 162.5 | -1 |
| 175 | 165 | -1 |
| 177.5 | 167.5 | -1 |
| 180 | 170 | -1 |
Pole Lengths According to FIS Rules
With the new measurement system, you can match these lengths on your Swix poles. FIS allows you to measure your body length wearing ski boots.
| Body length with boots (cm) | Body length with boots (feet/inches) | Maximum FIS allowed pole length - Classic |
| 165 | 5' 4.96" | 1369.5 |
| 166 | 5' 5.35" | 1377.8 |
| 167 | 5' 5.74" | 1386.1 |
| 168 | 5' 6.14" | 1394.4 |
| 169 | 5' 6.53" | 1402.7 |
| 170 | 5' 6.92" | 1411.0 |
| 171 | 5' 7.32" | 1419.3 |
| 172 | 5' 7.71" | 1427.6 |
| 173 | 5' 8.11" | 1435.9 |
| 174 | 5' 8.50" | 1444.2 |
| 175 | 5' 8.89" | 1452.5 |
| 176 | 5' 9.29" | 1460.8 |
| 177 | 5' 9.68" | 1469.1 |
| 178 | 5' 10.7" | 1477.4 |
| 179 | 5' 10.47" | 1485.7 |
| 180 | 5' 10.86" | 1494.0 |
| 181 | 5' 11.25" | 150.23 |
| 182 | 5' 11.65" | 1510.6 |
| 183 | 6' 0.04" | 1518.9 |
| 184 | 6' 0.44" | 1527.2 |
| 185 | 6' 0.83" | 1535.5 |
| 186 | 6' 1.22" | 1543.8 |
| 187 | 6' 1.62" | 1552.1 |
| 188 | 6' 2.01" | 1560.4 |
| 189 | 6' 2.40" | 1568.7 |
| 190 | 6' 2.80" | 1577.0 |
| 191 | 6' 3.19" | 1585.3 |
| 192 | 6' 3.59" | 1593.6 |
| 193 | 6' 3.98" | 1601.9 |
| 194 | 6' 4.37" | 1610.2 |
| 195 | 6' 4.77" | 1618.5 |
| 196 | 6' 5.16" | 1626.8 |
| 197 | 6' 5.55" | 1635.1 |
| 198 | 6' 5.95" | 1643.4 |
| 199 | 6' 6.34" | 1651.7 |
| 200 | 6' 6.74" | 1660.0 |
| 201 | 6' 7.13" | 1668.3 |
| 202 | 6' 7.52" | 1676.6 |
| 203 | 6' 7.92" | 1684.9 |
| 204 | 6' 8.31" | 1693.2 |
| 205 | 6' 8.70" | 1701.5 |
Recommended Cross Country Ski Pole Lengths to Junior and Kids
Here are some simple guidelines to remember when it comes to cross country ski pole lengths for kids and juniors.
- Classic: max height up to the middle of the shoulder
- Skating: max height up to the chin
- Young kids: max height up to the armpit
Remember, if the poles are too long it can cause injuries if you fall while skiing. It is also better that the child gets too tall for the poles, than have to grow to make the pole fit perfectly.
| Body Length Without Boots (cm) | Recommmended Pole Length Classic (mm) | Recommmended Pole Length Skating (mm) |
| 95 cm | 700 | 800 |
| 100 cm | 750 | 850 |
| 105 cm | 800 | 900 |
| 110 cm | 850 | 950 |
| 115 cm | 900 | 1000 |
| 120 cm | 950 | 1050 |
| 125 cm | 1000 | 1100 |
| 130 cm | 1050 | 1150 |
| 135 cm | 1100 | 1200 |
| 140 cm | 1150 | 1250 |
| 145 cm | 1200 | 1300 |
| 150 cm | 1250 | 1350 |
| 155 cm | 1300 | 1400 |
Recommended Alpine Pole Lengths
The recommended length of alpine poles can be found by standing straight up and down. Your arms should be down your sides. Raise your forearm so that the angle in your elbow is 90°. Then measure the distance from the floor to your hand. This distance is the length you should have on your alpine poles. You can also find the recommended length in the table below. If you are between two lengths, we recommend that you take the shortest option.
| Body Length (cm) | Alpine Pole Length (mm) |
| 150 | 900 - 1000 |
| 155 | 1000 - 1050 |
| 160 | 1050 - 1100 |
| 165 | 1100 - 1150 |
| 170 | 1150 - 1200 |
| 175 | 1200 - 1250 |
| 180 | 1250 - 1300 |
| 185 | 1300 - 1350 |
| 190 | 1350 |
| 195 | 1350 |
With so many gear options to sort through, it can be really helpful to chat with someone who understands your needs and provides guidance. If you have any questions about finding the right ski poles, chat with a Ski Expert here on Curated for free, personalized recommendations.
