I'm looking to get new ski boots for my daughter. She is not a racer, but is in an advanced recreational skiing program for kids who don't want to race. They ski all over the mountain each weekend, doing groomers, moguls, trees and a few gates.
So far, her equipment has been cobbled together with pretty inexpensive used skis and boots we have found on the internet. We don't do seasonal rentals, because we have a younger daughter who grows into the old stuff. Last years boots were pretty cheap, rear-enty kids boots. My daughter never complained, but her instructor felt that they may be holding her back.
My question is this. Should I buy her a pair of serious racing boots? Or will she do better in softer, recreational boots? Unfortunately, there does not seem to be a very good selection of youth boots. Most youth boots are either marketed for racing or for entry level skiers. The boots should be comfortable and warm because she will wear them every weekend day in the winter. I have never owned racing boots, so I am not really sure how thin and stiff they tend to be.
A local store has a great deal on the 2009 model Atomic junior racing boots (see description and link below to current model). These look like great boots and the price is right, but I worry that they may not be comfortable enough to be her primary ski boots. I would greatly appreciate any advice.
Thanks.
The RT CS 80 is ATOMIC's premium junior race boot and is uncompromising in its ability to convert power into speed.
A narrow Race last and direct power transmission are the hallmarks of this boot. Featuring a 98 mm last width, four lightweight RS Alu 6000 buckles and a Power Strap, the RT CS 80 provides especially precise support. Thanks to the ASY Junior Pro liner and hard flex, every last ounce of power is transferred directly to the ski. Making the RT CS 80 the ideal race boot for the World Champions of tomorrow.
http://www.atomicsnow.com/en-US/Products/Alpine/Boots/Race/RT_CS_80/AE5003340.aspx?filter=468:1
So far, her equipment has been cobbled together with pretty inexpensive used skis and boots we have found on the internet. We don't do seasonal rentals, because we have a younger daughter who grows into the old stuff. Last years boots were pretty cheap, rear-enty kids boots. My daughter never complained, but her instructor felt that they may be holding her back.
My question is this. Should I buy her a pair of serious racing boots? Or will she do better in softer, recreational boots? Unfortunately, there does not seem to be a very good selection of youth boots. Most youth boots are either marketed for racing or for entry level skiers. The boots should be comfortable and warm because she will wear them every weekend day in the winter. I have never owned racing boots, so I am not really sure how thin and stiff they tend to be.
A local store has a great deal on the 2009 model Atomic junior racing boots (see description and link below to current model). These look like great boots and the price is right, but I worry that they may not be comfortable enough to be her primary ski boots. I would greatly appreciate any advice.
Thanks.
The RT CS 80 is ATOMIC's premium junior race boot and is uncompromising in its ability to convert power into speed.
A narrow Race last and direct power transmission are the hallmarks of this boot. Featuring a 98 mm last width, four lightweight RS Alu 6000 buckles and a Power Strap, the RT CS 80 provides especially precise support. Thanks to the ASY Junior Pro liner and hard flex, every last ounce of power is transferred directly to the ski. Making the RT CS 80 the ideal race boot for the World Champions of tomorrow.
http://www.atomicsnow.com/en-US/Products/Alpine/Boots/Race/RT_CS_80/AE5003340.aspx?filter=468:1
