Buying Skis for Kids.

Tony_H wrote:Do I not remember Snapzz saying something on here not so long ago about little one not enjoying the skiing or not getting on too well?

No no no......

She really likes it but she was struggling to dump the snow plough. After much debate and video evidence we came to the conclusion i was a pushy parent and i needed to chill out :-(
Little meg loves skiing.

can't beat group pyscho analysis via an internet forum....it's the way forward!

OldAndy wrote:
Oh for gods sake Snapzzz !!!!!!!
Truth coming out now :mrgreen:

1 - are you at home bored and can't get out coz of the rain - like me :roll:

2 - are you just suffering the normal grieving process after putting your kit away? Mine is still all over my office - I like looking at it :D

3 - why not just go fo a bit of a shop in your local place and see if you can resist taking the credit card out :thumbup:

Thats about the size of it.

Ian Wickham wrote:
I hire skis, boots and poles for her only as she has her own helmet, which has been a good investment as it has lasted her a number of year

Little snapzzz has her own helmet, no way is she sticking her lovely blond locks in a greasy hire bucket.
BUT the problem is now that thanks to Tony and yourself she simply sticks her hat on, grins and chirps 'save the bobble'

Unless she is a slow developer , twelve might be a good time to invest in boots. My experience is that their feet don't grow at a steady rate, and you are likely to get a couple of seasons out of a pair of boots. By thirteen/fourteen, they are approaching their adult size anyway. I always managed to find good deals that made buying new worthwhile, this is an instance where used might be a good idea if you know what the fit will be like. Also at that age, they start to appreciate better fitting boots in terms of performance, and are better able to give feedback as to how the boots are really fitting.

At that age she is probably in women's ski boots, so it's a good idea to make sure (unless she is a big girl) that the flex is on the softer side.

Ian Wickham wrote:
I hire skis, boots and poles for her only as she has her own helmet, which has been a good investment as it has lasted her a number of year

BUT the problem is now that thanks to Tony and yourself she simply sticks her hat on, grins and chirps 'save the bobble'