An athlete's height is one of the main factors to consider when choosing skis. This parameter determines the ideal length of this sports equipment, and ski poles.

At the same time, it is important to take into account that modern models, which are made from new materials, are shorter than those used in previous decades.

Therefore, in that case if you want to buy skis for yourself or your child, you should not focus on numbers that were previously considered generally accepted.

How to choose the right skis and poles for height?

Usually, skis for classic move must exceed the height of the athlete by 20-30 cm. Skate models much shorter, here the excess is no more than 15 cm.

The ideal ski length for two different skiers of the same height can vary considerably- it depends on the weight, stiffness of the material and riding style.

The higher the weight, the longer and stiffer the skis should be.

Ski types

In order for skiing to be successful, it is important not only to choose the right size skis and poles.

The first step is to decide which skis to choose, what type of this sports equipment you need, and for this you need to know where and how are you going to ride.

For the classic move

Skis for classic skiing- the best choice for those who often go skiing. In the middle part of such models, special notches are made that provide excellent grip on snow.

For skating

These skis are designed to move in skating style. when an athlete walks along a wide snowy road, and the technique of his movement is similar to the movements of a skater.

Skating this way is somewhat more difficult than the classic style.

Mountain

Alpine skiing is for downhill from the slopes and for skiing. They come in several types, each of which is designed for a specific style of riding:

• skis for carving;
• for freeride;
• freestyle;
• ski touring and ski mountaineering.

Cross-country

Cross-country skis are perfect for country walks and easy hikes over short distances.

At the same time, it must be borne in mind that they are intended primarily for moving on already trampled snow, while tourist models are better suited for virgin lands.

For a child

If you would like to join ski touring children, the choice of children's skis and sticks needs to be approached even more carefully.

After all, the child does not have so much strength, and if the model is chosen incorrectly, he will probably not like skating.

Choosing ski boots and bindings

For newbies systems with automatic fastening of boots are well suited. Advanced skiers Prefer to use manual fixing.

First you need to find comfortable shoes, and then choose bindings that fit them. In order not to be mistaken with the size, you need to purchase thermal socks for skiing in advance and measure the shoes already in them.

It should be borne in mind that there are shoes for classics, shoes for skating and combined shoes that will go for both styles of riding.

Choosing skis is not such an easy task at all as it might seem at first glance.

However, if you arm yourself with knowledge in advance and approach the matter with all seriousness, making the right decision will not be difficult.

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With well-chosen skis by type and length your skiing or your children's skiing will be held with maximum comfort and safety and will definitely bring a lot of positive emotions.

How to choose the right skis, boots and bindings is described in the video:

Properly chosen equipment is considered an important aspect in skiing, after skill. The length of the skating poles plays an important role. The speed and safety of skiing largely depends on this.

The technique owes its name to the movements of the legs, similar to the movements during skating. During the ride, the athlete pushes off the ground at a certain degree.

In there are several varieties, depending on the route, the level of training of the athlete and other factors. It differs from skiing in a more active movement of the legs. This sport became possible after the appearance of new models of skis, reliable bindings, comfortable boots that provide secure foot fixation.

How to choose ski poles for skating

Before you start picking up for skating, it is worth considering a few nuances:

1. For lovers of long rides, slow stride will fit 20 mm higher than indicated in the table for classic ski walking.
2. The sticks are lower than those in the formula, it is better to choose for high speed riding. At the same time, the load on shoulder girdle should be higher than on the press.
3. For a diagonal move, equipment is selected based on height. The lower the height, the higher the length of the sticks, and vice versa.

Attention! The athlete's height is measured with shoes on.

In order not to make a mistake with the height, it is necessary to take into account the height of the skier, the muscle group on which the increased load is exerted, and the riding speed.

FIS length

The International Ski Federation has introduced rules that determine the maximum height of the poles:

• classic move - up to 83% of the athlete's height;
• skating - 100%;
• the classic move on rollers is 83% + 50 mm.

The height of the skating poles is measured from the place where the lanyard is attached.

Selection table for skis and poles for skating

Athlete height (m)	Skating ski size (m)	Size of sticks for skating (m)
1,50	1,65	1,30
1,55	1,70	1,35
1,60	1,75	1,40
1,65	1,80	1,45
1,70	1,85	1,50
1,75	1,90	1,55
1,80	1,90-1,95	1,60
1,85	1,95	1,65
1,90	1,95	1,70
1,95	1,95	1,75

What to look for when choosing

The safety of the athlete depends on the selection of equipment, so its purchase must be taken with all responsibility. There are a few design features to look out for when heading to a sporting goods store.

Manufacturing materials

The lifespan of a product is affected by the material from which it is made. There are several of them:

• carbon;
• fiberglass;
• carbon fiber;
• aluminum.

Experienced skiers should opt for carbon fiber or carbon fiber. They are more rigid and will help prevent vibration while running. For children, sticks made of aluminum or fiberglass are the best choice. They are more flexible, but do not suppress vibrations. Aluminum is the strongest of all materials, but heavy.

Handles and lanyards

Rubber, cork or plastic is used for the production of handles. The hand should be properly fixed on the handle, without discomfort.

Better to try several options.

You can choose a model with the ability to adjust the length.

Healthy! must quickly dress, do not rub, do not put pressure on the hand during the course. Its length should be such that the brush lies on it, and not on the handle.

Tips

The tip is the sharp end of the product. For many models, this element is removable, so over time it can be changed. Novice athletes should purchase a model without metal inserts. This will avoid injury. For professionals, there are tips made of hard metal alloys.

When choosing uniforms, it is worth considering some important details:

1. The shape of the stick is straight and narrowed. This factor does not affect strength. It is easier to ride with the first option, so it is better for a child to choose a straight model.
2. The less experience in skiing, the larger the foot on the product should be.
3. For the production of handles for expensive models, rubberized plastic is used. Loops are kapron and belt.

The comfort of skiing and the uniform distribution of the load depend on the correctly selected height of the product. The model must lie securely in the hand, without rubbing or causing discomfort during the race.

For maximum comfort when skiing, it is better to choose skis and poles according to height and weight.

Selection table for skis and poles for classic skiing

Skier weight	Ski length	Skier Height	Stick length
<45	170-175	150	125
45-49	175-180	155	130
50-54	180-184	160	135
55-59	185-189	165	140
60-69	190-195	170	145
70-79	195-200	175	150
79-89	200-205	180	155
90>	205	185	160
90>	205	190	165
90>	210	195	165

For beginner skiers, they are suitable with notches or skins. They are almost maintenance-free and wider for better stability.

For experienced skiers, models with skins, or with a flat sliding surface, are suitable. They are narrower, which allows you to develop high speed, but require care to maintain high-speed qualities.

Selection table for combined skis and poles

In terms of properties, these are something in between classic and skating, and allow you to ride two ski styles. The sliding surface is even - it has no notches and camus.

Selection table for skis and poles for skating

Models are suitable for beginner skiers, as there is a high probability of breaking skis and poles while improving the technique of movement.

For experienced skiers, models of well-known brands are suitable, which have low weight and high speed qualities.

skating

The skating style of skiing was invented in the early 80s, before that they moved exclusively by the classic course. Skating is the fastest style of cross-country skiing. For skiing, you need a wide, prepared track. More suitable for active people, lovers of speed.

It will take at least one season to master the technique of skating.

It is necessary to prepare the body physically: when skating, all the muscles of the body are involved in the work - the neck, shoulders, arms, abs, back, legs. With every kilometer you walk, your body will get stronger. And most importantly, without strong muscles can't be learned correct technique skating, which can lead to injury. Special attention should be given to strengthening the knees and lumbar part of the back. And be sure to stretch all muscle groups before and after training.

Mastering the technique of skating is not an easy task. You need good coordination, a strong back, strong arms and legs. This will give you a good rolling and high speed when riding. For the development of legs, back and coordination, ride without poles. To develop your arms, abs, and back, go cross-country skiing (double poling).

To begin with, it is worth mastering the skating two-step course. Learn how to do a long roll on one ski and how to push with your hands correctly. Gradually move on to a skating, simultaneous one-step move.

Equipment for skating

To get started, buy inexpensive, but high-quality skis and poles. When shopping for boots, focus on comfort, not cost.

When you feel that you lack speed, switch to more expensive skis.

Classic move

The classic move is the very first move that was used for skiing. It is slower than skating and not as difficult to master. For skiing, you only need a ski track, which you can lay yourself in any convenient place near the house. Suitable for calm people for family holidays who want to strengthen the body and immunity.

Recommendations for those who want to ride classic style

Mastering technology

The classic move is mastered almost immediately, it is similar to normal walking. At first, your speed and endurance will be noticeably lower than that of experienced skiers, but over time, if you learn the technique and strengthen your muscles, you can easily cover 10-20 km without stopping at high speed.

Particular attention should be paid to strengthening the legs and the lumbar part of the back, this will help riding the classic move without sticks. And it is imperative that there are no injuries, before and after skiing, stretch your muscles.

Inventory

For maximum comfort when skiing, you need to choose the right classic skis, especially the version with notches. The difficulty is that the classic ski has 2 functions - to roll forward well, and not to roll back when climbing uphill. Each ski size has an individual stiffness that can be checked. Too much soft skis they will always bend - touching the snow with notches (this reduces speed), and too hard skis will always keep their bend - preventing the notches from catching on the snow (the skis will shoot through when climbing uphill).

If you are a beginner skier and ski rarely, buy inexpensive high-quality skis. If you are an experienced skier and like to ski often, buy more expensive and high-quality skis from well-known brands. It is better to buy boots in which you are comfortable, regardless of the price.

The nuances of choosing the length of skis for children and adults. Tables and recommendations.

Winter is an amazing time of the year. In addition to the beauty of landscapes shimmering from the snow, we enjoy outdoor activities.

Fortunately, there are a lot of activities for this purpose. One of them is skiing.

For ordinary people who are far from serious sports, it sometimes seems like a simple task of choosing skis. However, there are a number of significant points in this issue that must be taken into account. Especially for children's models.

Let's dwell on the nuances correct selection skis and ski poles in more detail.

How to choose skis and ski poles for the height and weight of a child and an adult: table

types of skiing and the scheme of their correct selection for men, women and children

Before you start choosing skis for your child or yourself, think about whether you will exercise regularly. It may be enough to stop at a one-time pleasure and rent them where you plan to ride.

If this option is not for you and you want to introduce your child to winter types of healthy entertainment, then take into account a number of parameters:

• Type of terrain for skiing. Needed for the hills mountain models, for the plain - cross-country or classic.
• Children's weight. If it is above 40 kg, be guided by the selection of skis, as for an adult,
• Height and age of the child.
• Riding skills.
• Ski stiffness. "Soft" models are ideal for the level of a novice athlete. The lower it is, the cheaper and easier the ski to operate.
• Material. Wooden skis do not go well in the thaw, and plastic ones are very slippery and without a sufficient number of anti-slip notches are unacceptable for a child to buy.

Ski poles for preschoolers are not needed at all, since the task of the latter is to learn how to ski. If the child is older, take sticks in height reaching his armpits, maximum shoulders.

Be sure to consider:

• the presence of straps on the handle for fixing the hands
• lack of a sharp tip at the bottom so that the baby does not get hurt while riding

When choosing skis and ski poles for adults, consider the following points:

• The length of the skis depends on your height. On average, it should exceed it by 20-25 cm.
• Type of ski - depends on the terrain, conditions on it and your skiing skills. If you want to enjoy the landscape at an easy pace, your choice is a classic. And if you drive and master the maneuvers of sharp turns - only sports models.
• Stick length. Again, when choosing a landmark, your height. Feel free to buy sticks that are 25-30 cm lower than you.

Below is a table to help you in this matter:

ski selection table for adults and children depending on weight and height, example 1

ski selection scheme for a child and an adult, depending on weight and height, example 2

recommendations and selection table for ski poles

selection table for skis and ski poles depending on weight and height, example 3

How to choose the right length of cross-country skis and ski poles for children and adults?

the child rides on the right cross-country skis

• Age. The younger the kid will master the snowy expanses, the easier it is to take skis. For example, if he doesn’t have skills yet, short soft skis will do, they are also called “fitted”. They do not develop high speed, but they will help the child hone the skills of entering turns and developing right position knees.
• Weight. The reference point is 40 kg. If your baby has not yet reached it, choose children's models, if you stepped over - adults.
• Riding skills. The higher their level, the more differences in the choice. In general, there are 3 types of skis: for beginners, intermediate and advanced athletes. This gradation is preserved for adult models.
• Ski length. Take the table data from the previous section as a basis. General rule- skis in a vertical position should reach the chin or nose for a beginner skier, and rise 20 cm above their heads. The second option is acceptable from an average level. If the child rides well, feel free to opt for skis that are 15-20 cm higher than his height.

Ski poles are needed from the age of the student. Before that, the kid hones his skating skills without them. For cross-country skiing, the ideal pole length is shoulder length.

selection of cross-country skis and ski poles for them for adults and children, table

How to choose the right length of skis and skating poles for children and adults?

a group of adults skiing on a flat surface skating Oh

Those who have mastered the technique of sliding on classic skiing, they can safely buy skate shoes for themselves. This applies to both adults and children.

As for the length of skating skis, take them 10 centimeters more than your height. And the sticks, on the contrary, are shorter by 10-15 cm. In other words, the latter will rise slightly above shoulder level.

For clarity, we add a table:

selection of skating skis for children and adults by height, table

How to choose the right length for skis and ski poles for children and adults?

mom and baby skiing classic skiing without ski poles in a ski resort

For classic skating skiing for both children and adults will be more convenient if:

• the length of the poles is 25-30 cm less and they rest against the skier's armpits
• the length of the skis exceeds the height by 20-30 cm

Below for orientation we add a table:

selection table for skis and ski poles for classic skiing for adults and teenagers

selection table for skis and ski poles for classic skiing for adults and children

So, we looked at the features of choosing skis and ski poles for children and adults for different levels of experience and skiing skills. And also added a number of tables for orientation in this matter.

If you are buying skis for your child or yourself for the first time, listen to the recommendations of a consultant in a specialized store. And remember that buying skis and poles for children for future use is a bad idea and just thrown away money.

Enjoy your holiday and skiing!

Video: how to choose the right skis for a child?

skiing- one of the most popular sports activities in winter. But before those who have just decided to try to ride, a natural question arises - how to choose skis and poles? You need to select them according to your height.

Skiing is one of the most popular sports activities in winter. But before those who have just decided to try to ride, a natural question arises - how to choose skis and sticks? You need to select them according to your height.

To begin with, let's still decide what exactly you want to do - cross-country running or learning to go down the mountains? Sports are far from the same, they are very different from each other, and the parameters for choosing sports ammunition in them are also, respectively, different.

In skiing, there are several ways to go, for each of which separate varieties are intended. racing skis. First of all, these are classic icon methods. Also in sports shops you can find walking skis for ordinary lovers active rest. Now, let's figure out how to choose them according to your height.

If you are seriously planning this sport, then skis for classic and skating are at your service. The main rule of their choice is something like this: if the main way of running is classic, then the skis should be 20-30 centimeters higher than your height. For the ridge method, this figure is approximately two times less. Concerning recreational skiing, then their size should be 15-20 centimeters more than your height. However, so that you do not get too confused in the measurements, we provide a table with all the necessary values.

Table for selecting the length of skis

What about zhepalki? For them, too, there is a separate classification, according to which they should be selected. Sticks for the classic move should be 25-30 centimeters shorter than your height. For skating, sticks are selected that are 15-20 centimeters smaller than the athlete.

Table for the selection of the length of the sticks

Skier Height
(cm) Stick length for
classic stroke (cm) Length of poles for
skating (cm)150 120-125 130-135 155 125-130 135-140 160 130-135 140-145 165 135-140 145-150 170 140-145 150-155 175 145-150 155-160 180 150-155 160-165 185 155-160 165-170 190 160-165 170-175 195 165 175

If you are going to put a child on skis, then it is worth remembering that the technique was selected in this case somewhat different from the standard. The determining role in the choice of sports equipment for children weighing up to 40 kilograms is not height, as in adults, but weight. If your child weighs from 10 to 20 kilograms, then skis with a height of 70-80 centimeters are suitable for him. The guys in weight category From 20 to 30 kilograms, skis 90 centimeters long are optimal. For children weighing from 30 to 40 kilograms, you should buy meter skis. As for the sticks, everything here is like in adults - they should be 25-30 centimeters less height child.

Speaking of skiing ah, we note that their selection depends not only on your height and weight indicators, but also on the conditions in which you are going to use them. For non-professionals, manufacturers divide skis into three categories: carving, which is divided into fan-carving (allowing you to enter the turn almost lying down) and autocarv (they have a lightweight steering system), freeride and universal. Karving designed for those who ride on prepared slopes. For those who like to ride cross-country mountainous terrain, we advise you to take freeride skis. However, skiing on them is practically inaccessible to beginners due to their complexity. They are suitable for the so-called universal skis, which can be ridden almost anywhere.

Table for the selection of alpine skiing

Recently, in our country, there have been ample opportunities for children to practice skiing. Naturally, the child also needs a careful selection of equipment according to his height and weight. Note that children's skis are from 70 to 120 centimeters in size. As a rule, unlike adults, they have a simplified design, without control amplifiers and other things. Below we give an approximate table of selection of mountain skis for children.

Table for the selection of skiing for a child

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