Choosing skis for children 5-6 years old

When a decision is made to teach a child to ski, the question arises about the right choice of sports equipment. This is especially true if the child is already 5-6 years old, because at this age children already quite consciously understand what kind of sport it is, and are able to coordinate body movements while skiing. From the publication you will learn about the best manufacturers of skis for children, what types of skis are offered to young skiers who have reached the age of 5-6, and what you need to consider when choosing a ski pair for preschoolers.

Up to 5 years old, skis for children can be rented or asked from friends, because a child up to this age does not yet realize the beauty of skiing and does not always willingly respond to such walks. Interest appears closer to the age of 6, and at this time you can really teach your child to ski by buying his own children's copies (with or without boots).

The very process of choosing and buying skis for a preschooler is very important. Most experts are inclined to believe that the first skis for a child should be cross-country. On such, it is easier to master riding skills at the initial stage: to work out the rules of sliding, learn how to keep balance, and so on.

Varieties of cross-country skiing:

• classic;
• ridge;
• universal.

If you choose between the classic version of cross-country skiing and skating products for the initial stage of training, it is better to give preference to the former. They do not develop high speed due to special notches.

And having honed the skills of classic skiing, you can move on to skating. They are shorter than the classic ones and come with a rounded nose. As for the universal ones, there is an opinion that such products are not very convenient for children.

There are also children's alpine skiing.Usually, young skiers of an older age ride them, but in recent years there are many preschoolers on the ski slopes. More and more parents introduce their children to skiing from the age of 5-6.

From cross-country skiing for children, products are distinguished, manufactured under Austrian brand Atomic... Very popular classic model Ski Tiger Junior... These skis run without lubrication and thanks to Nordicap technology, the pressure is evenly distributed on the sliding surface.

For those who are just starting to get acquainted with skiing, Finnish company Larsen offers a universal Kids Racer Step... These are inexpensive skis that will be very comfortable for preschoolers.

Also stands out from the category of affordable brand "Sportmaster" Nordway... The children's line of this network is presented, including model XC Combi Jr.

Among the best manufacturers of ski equipment and equipment for children and adolescents is also Tisa brand... Once a Russian brand, and now together with Fischer releases the popular Sport Step model (Jr. and Kids variations).

On the initial path of mastering the skiing technique (for the classic course), the products should be 15-20 centimeters larger than the child's height. But the options for mountain skiing are best selected taking into account the weight. So, for kids whose weight is less than 20 kg, take skis 60-70 cm long.And then - depending on the weight category - from 80-120 cm.

The first skis are usually remembered by a child, and in order to choose them correctly, consider the following recommendations.

• Do not purchase oversized skis and boots. In addition to the fact that the child will be uncomfortable to ride in them, he may be injured.
• The store consultant will help you choose the right one, or you can refer to the information about the sizes. To do this, you will need the parameters of the height, weight, foot size of a young skier and a comparative table (any seller of ski equipment should have it).
• Be sure to check the serviceability of the ski bindings, which should work when falling and unfasten. It is better to set them up and try them before riding.
• When buying, inspect the skis carefully, they should not be cracked or otherwise damaged. The pair must be symmetrical in all respects (length, width, thickness, weight).

You need to remember that skis are chosen by a child taking into account:

• age;
• height and weight;
• level of training.

Even if you are buying used copies, still pay attention to the above parameters. By the way, almost unused skis are usually found on the secondary market (children develop quickly and grow out of size), but violation of storage rules can lead to deformation of products.