![]() ![]() No need to go nuts yet with a stance analysis, lifters and canting – just start out with a good footbed that will allow for better support and a more customized fit. Rossignol, Head, Nordica, Fischer, Atomic and the other ski boot manufacturers all have very viable junior ski racing boots available as well.īoot Fitting – In addition to appropriate ski boots many young ski racers benefit greatly from a little boot fitting. The Lange RSJ 50, RSJ 60 and RS 70 SC ski boots are a great place to start your child out for their first ski racing boot – fits lots of feet shapes and sizes comfortably, appropriate flex, reasonably priced. If they can’t flex their boot, they’re not going to be able to get their skis on edge. Ski Boots – All ski racers need appropriate ski racing boots that fit precisely and offer the right amount of flexibility to allow the ski racer to put their skis on edge. For U16 and U14 kids, in addition to height and weight -age, racing level rules and ability will dictate ski length. Ask your coach or refer to the Alpine FIS and USSA Equipment Rules 2016-17for ski specifications for your child’s age group for more information. General rule of thumb with relation to skis for kids 11 yrs old or younger – do their Slalom skis fall somewhere between the bridge of their nose and their forehead? Are their GS skis at least 4 inches longer than their SL skis? If they only use one pair of multi-event skis the length should be SL ski length. And if they are a U12 or older they should have two pairs of race skis (SL and GS). Skis and Bindings – If your child is ‘graduating’ from a club team to a USSA/FIS team they will more than likely need a ‘real’ pair of race skis. ![]() Check with your team, program or coach to determine your exact needs. Here is some general information that will help you determine what you might need to shop for. Ski racing gear needs will vary based on the program that your child is participating in. What ski racing gear does your child (really) need? There are Race Day/Team events to help young ski racers get the latest ski racing gear at manufacturer’s sponsored race pricing (the lowest price new ski racing gear can be sold at in season!) There is an abundance of Ski Swaps going on all over the country. Ski shops are opening back up for the season and blowing out all of their leftover ski gear from last season. September and October are the best months to shop for the largest selection of ski racing gear at the lowest prices. Make sure to dig their skis out and size them up next to your child too. Ski Boots, race suit, race protection, poles, ski pants, jacket, gloves. Dig out their ski racing gear and make them try everything on. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to start planning for their 2016-17 ski racing gear needs. The kids are back from summer camp and starting school within the next 2 weeks. Plan ahead to get the best deals on ski racing gear
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