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Looking to buy skis for my kids age 9 (140cm tall boy) and 12 (152cm tall girl)for the first time this year. Both good skiers at “academy” level in the Swiss system. 70% of their time will be on piste, with some forays into powder. Should I buy them GS, SL, RC , all mountain? Any specific model recommendations welcome. They have junior racing boots from Head stiffness of 50. Thank you!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Best to ask their coach, I think.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Welcome to the Forum.
How many weeks do they typically get in a season - which determines whether buying is a sensible option (given they will regularly need longer skis)? Renting allows choosing the Ski to suit the conditions and allows swapping.
I know next to nothing about children's skis - but which type of ski is an interesting question.
If the skis are to be used 30% of the time Off Piste, I think something in the All Mountain category might be the way to go. I would look at skis that are still great On Piste, while being a little wider than a Piste Ski (so narrower end of AM).
It may come down to the preference of each child and what plays to their strengths/style.
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They will ski around 12 weeks a year - we live in Switzerland  , so buying makes sense especially when comparing the price of last seasons skis online to Swiss rental costs
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Tr1973 wrote: |
| They will ski around 12 weeks a year - we live in Switzerland , so buying makes sense especially when comparing the price of last seasons skis online to Swiss rental costs |
I thought that might be the case.
Maybe asking their Coach is the best answer.
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| Old Fartbag wrote: |
Maybe asking their Coach is the best answer. |
This. You may get some well-informed responses from parents who've been in a similar situation and know how the Swiss system works. But their coach will know for sure. If they're in a club, is there a second hand market through the club? That could save you money and/or open up the possibility of 2 pairs which might be justified when the expectation is 12 weeks in a season.
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Are the kids members of a club? Race or Free Style?
Or are you just skiing 12 weeks as a family?
I’m guessing the latter or you wouldn’t be asking the question.
It then depends on what they are trying to achieve, just having fun and improving over time or working hard on their technique.
Your answers will dictate what skis you buy.
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Yes, they ski with family so no club and no racing. Just some decent skis that will really push their technique and allow some fun occasionally off piste.
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Personally I’d go old school and get them both a pair of GS skis, by skiing everywhere on the mountain on them, it will make them better skiers.
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In the end I went for these from xspo - Head Worldcup iRace Team SLR Pro
First day out today and feedback was colours are cool!
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