The International Size Reference Guide

XC Skate Ski Length

Nordic ski skating is great fun, and it is also very good training! But choosing the right ski length is important! Let us help you determine your correct ski length/ski size...

New to skiing? Decide whether you want to buy classic skis or skate skis (in this page). Classic nordic skiing and skating are two quite different techniques, and you can not use the same equipment/skis for both of them.

How to Determine XC Skate Ski Length?

Body height is used to determine your correct ski length. Stand with your back against a wall and your feet together. Look staight forward. Place a book or a ruler on the top of your head and push it against the wall (make sure it is hoizontal). Measure distance from the floor and up to the book/ruler, etc.

Skate Ski Length Chart

This ski length chart is unisex.

Height CM	Height FT	SKI Length
130	4'3''	140
140	4'7''	145
145	4'9''	150/155
150	4'11''	155/160
155	5'1''	165
160	5'3''	170
165	5'5''	175
170	5'7''	180
175	5'9''	185
180	5'11''	190
185	6'1''	195
190	6'3''	195
195	6'5''	195
200	6'7''	200

See also:

Shopping for ski equipment? See also our other XC ski length/size charts:

XC Skate Pole Length Chart

XC Classic Ski Length Chart
XC Classic Pole Length Chart
Kids' XC Ski Length Chart
Kids' XC Ski Pole Length Chart

Tips, Tricks or Questions about Ski Length?

Tips, tricks or questions about Skate Ski Length? Please post it below. Thanks!