Training Skis for Kids

Getting your young ones on skis can be an arduous and time-consuming task. The body mechanics and development of kids can be a hindrance to learning, as their muscles have not fully developed and they need specialized equipment. Fortunately there are training skis that are designed specifically for kids and their needs. Learn about these training skis that will ease your child into a potential lifelong passion for the snow.

  1. Plastic Skis With Poles

    • These skis made by Lucky Bums are designed toward kids who are 4 years old and younger. Instead of using metal edges that pose an unnecessary danger to kids that small, these skis are made out of plastic and have a softer edge that will not cut skin. The bindings are plastic as well and can release if the child falls over, which also lowers the risk of injury. The bindings are also adjustable to account for a wider range of boot sizes. These skis measure 70 cm long and come with plastic ski poles to help the kid become accustomed to skiing with poles.

    Plastic Skis Without Poles

    • These skis are very similar to the concept behind the skis that are sold with poles, only there are no poles. Some instructors do not believe that children of that age do not need to be skiing with poles, as they are a hindrance to learning balance techniques and believe that poles can be utilized later on in life. Whatever side you are on, these skis give you that option. In addition, these skis are $10 less than those sold with the poles.

    Easy Wedge

    • The Easy Wedge is a rubber attachment piece that attaches the tips of the skis. The wedge attaches to each ski using a metal clamp that securely attaches the rubber. The benefit of the Easy Wedge is that it helps kids learn better control and helps them facilitate speed in a more controlled environment. An additional effect is that many kids feel safer when the skis are not able to take off in separate directions.

    Ski Trainer Teaching Aid

    • The Ski Trainer Teaching Aid is a good tool to use in conjunction with the plastic training skis. The Teaching Aid is a harness device that lets the adults never lose physical control of the kid while skiing. The harness is fitted around the chest and is safe for use on all types of ski conditions and is approved by ski instructors.