My husband and I want to share x-country skiing with our 3.5 year old twins.?

We haven't skied long ourselves. What size poles should they (and us-we need new sets) get? Are the strap on (so they can wear their snow boots-L.L. Bean has some) work since they will outgrow ski boots fairly quickly? My husband says not to get them poles at first (he read it somewhere). Thanks!

My husband and I want to share x-country skiing with our 3.5 year old twins.?
Most snow areas of the country have ski swaps where people sell their used equipment. If the yoots are going to outgrow their stuff, you might as well buy used. They might not like cross country skiing either.





Some kids go without poles for downhill skiing, but poles are a necessity in cross-country.





For pole sizing, I would go with a pole that fits your hands 135 degrees from the ground. In other words, if your arm is straight down, raise just your forearm 90 degrees, then another 45 degrees.up. For X-C It needs to be longer than downhill so that you have enough length to push off with.
Reply:I'm not sure about x- country not starting with poles. they are a pretty big part of getting up hill. for alpine skiing don't start them with poles. lessons are the only good way. the pros can set them up with the equipment, then you'll know what to do for the 2nd outing.
Reply:Yeah, Poles aren't good at first, because kids need to learn the technique of skiing first. Your poles should fit so that, when holding them, your arm forms an 80 to 90 degree angle from you elbow. In other words, when you hold the poles, your for arm will be perfectly strait in front of you or a tilted a bit downwards. But never upwards. At stores, they can fit you, and even cut a little off the pole so it fits perfectly. Poles aren't neccesarry for 3.5 year olds, and because they're groing soooo fast, it probubly isn't a good idea.
Reply:Try St. Johann in Tirol, they have extensive x-country skiing and the red ski school are on hand to give all the advise you need and if the kids dont take to it, there is a good creche to let you enjoy your holiday



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