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My daughter is 9 years old and is a good all round skier. I am looking to buy some skis for her to use in dry slope race competitions this summer. I am considering Atomic Race 9 skis. Does anybody have any experience of these with their children? Any other suggestions?
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RICHARD B, welcome to snowHeads! Can't help with your question, but I think there are a few dryslope racers who might be able to offer some advice. Failing that, speak to Terry at Ski Bartletts in Hillingdon who provide a lot of skis for the junior racers in the UK.
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RICHARD B, PM kevinrhead (he will be really happy to help) - both his daughters are fantastic skiers & seriously fast. The only skis I know, used by junior racers in norwich are the elan skis - where are you based?
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Thanks - I live near Bury in Lancashire. Our nearest dry slope is Ski Rossendale.
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RICHARD B, My kids are younger than yours, and are learning to ski in the junior club in norwich. there are several top junior racers there & they seem to ski either on elans/atomics/salomon - they all buy reduced cost skis which is essential as they seem to go through a few pairs.
We have a shop called Snowfit who supply all the equipment (01603 716655) and are extremely knowledgeable & helpful. I asked where you were based because there are many parents in norwich who are familiar with every aspect of junior racing & one of the GB junior coaches skis there too - also the race dept. sells safety equipment at discounted prices (helmets, shin guards etc.,) - but you are a long way away! We will go on Sat. - shall I make enquiries about skis?
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RICHARD B, from one newcomer to another, welcome to Snowheads. My 9 year old skis at Hemel (dendex) and did last year's summer league on Atomic SL9's. Light and flexible, they seemed ideal. I think the Race 9 is this year's equivalent and should be fine. He has now moved on to SL11's (this year they are SL12) which are a bit stiffer. Most of the Hemel kids are on the same skis (put your name on them at races to save the inevitable mix ups!).
Because he is light, they do not seem to suffer much from base burn, provided they are waxed about every three hours of use. Overall a very good ski IMO.
If in doubt, Bartlett's is a mine of information (I realise it is too far away to visit) and will happily advise on the phone and post stuff to you.
Having said all of that, in the early stages I think the choice of ski is relatively unimportant other than giving a level of perceived confidence. It's all about fun and technique; both of which the summer races help with enormously. Enjoy, our first one is this Sunday (ERSA)
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RICHARD B, Apart from the fact my children are older, and therefore racing for longer I would have written exactly the same as Nick W, The SL9's were certainly light and I'm sure the Race 9 would be a good choice. ( You might be able to get hold of some of last years SL9's cheaper  )
It's good to see Rossendale back on the circuit now that it has been re- homologated for competitions. Never been there before (only to Pendle)but the children will be racing there this year.
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Thanks to all for your advice. I've gone ahead and bought the Atomic Race 9's. My daughter will find out how they are Saturday. Good luck to all the young racers!
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