A new boys first skis

[tcharron]

Aye, I'm going to be bringing him more then likely to Zimmerman's outlet in Amherst, NH, and pick up a pair of used boots for him. Waiting for the skis to be delivered so they can also adjust them specifically for the boot we end up getting him.

 

[tcharron]

The Rossi Scratch is a bump ski...looks like it was set up to be skied that way judging from the 2 piece binding with no lifter plate. Those would probably make good park skis too.

I know some here feel otherwise, but I've always felt that kids should start out on a ski like this. Not too stiff, but still solid enough for a smaller person to make nice carves on. I prefer bump/twin tips myself and I'm not at all small. I don't like stiff skis with huge riser plates that make them even stiffer. 8 year olds should be skiing the whole mountain, bumps, crud, powder, etc. I think that's a good ski for that purpose.

So I think that's a good all mountain choice for your 8 year old.

JimG and others, I just wanted to say after this year, you where ABSOLUTELY right. He got chances to visit all parts of the mountain this year, and I believe these skis helped him a tremendous amount. He did bumps, trees, little jumps, downhill, hell, he even went down a half pipe! And he was VERY proud to be using these skis.

Personally, I want to get a pair of similar skis for myself next year.

Anyhow, just wanted to thank all of you really quick.

 

[JimG.]

JimG and others, I just wanted to say after this year, you where ABSOLUTELY right. He got chances to visit all parts of the mountain this year, and I believe these skis helped him a tremendous amount. He did bumps, trees, little jumps, downhill, hell, he even went down a half pipe! And he was VERY proud to be using these skis.

Personally, I want to get a pair of similar skis for myself next year.

Anyhow, just wanted to thank all of you really quick.

Glad I was right in this case!