are longer poles better in xc skiing?

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are longer poles better in xc skiing?

2007-03-17 16:37:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Other - Winter Sports

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Skating poles should be up to around your chin, classic poles should be an inch or two shorter. its all about personal preference and how you like to ski. go to a ski shop and check some out!

2007-03-19 15:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by charlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There is an optimum for everything. Anything longer becomes unwieldy. Shoulder height for classic, and longer for skating.

2007-03-19 00:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Not necessarily, because you push yourself foward using your legs. I recommend 2/3 body height for length

2007-03-17 23:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by tsbski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋