Kid with Adult Boots

[hammer]

I bought a pair of adult boots for my daughter at the Wachusett ski swap, mainly because they were a good deal and were in better condition than the junior boots that were available in the same size (24-24.5). Now I'm not sure that getting them was a good decision...

My daughter's pretty thin (height 5'2", weight 80-85 lb) and she's a lower intermediate recreational skier. I've read that adult boots and junior bindings are not compatible, but given her age and size I don't think we could/should get her a women's ski setup.

Are there junior bindings that will accept adult boots? If so, are there brands I should look for?

 

[andrec10]

Chances are she will not be able to flex the boot, thus hurting her skiing. You can lease decent packages for around 100-150 for the season and not worry about selling the stuff when she outgrows it.

 

[wa-loaf]

They'll likely be too stiff:

I've been buying kids boots from here and selling them for pretty much what I paid at the WA sale after they grow out of them.

http://www.levelninesports.com/roces-2010-adjustable-pink-kids-ski-boots-230255-p-4390.html

http://www.levelninesports.com/roxy-sweetheart-girls-ski-boots-245-p-4843.html

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

ALL size 24 shells are "adult boot soles" regardless of wether they are a junior boot or adult. The issue isn't with junior bindings, but with KIDS bindings...the little .5-4 DIN bindings typically only accept a KIDS boot sole length (boots that are 15.5-21.5 or so) most junior bindings will only accept "adult boot soles" (boots 22 and up) there are a few out there that will accept Kids and Adult boot soles...but at her boot size, she will only be in an "adult" boot sole and therefore "adult" bindings. So, that part covered, a junior recreational boot is generally going to flex easier than an adult recreational boot...same size foot, but typically a lighter weight body attached to it...but if its a low end rec boot that fits her foot well and she can flex it...get her knee past her toes at room temperature, chances are she'll be fine.

 

[hammer]

Thanks...I believe the boots we purchased are recreational ones, and it looked like they were soft enough when she tried them on.

Now for the next question...for her height and weight, what ski length range should be OK? I've been looking at 140-145 cm, but it's a bit difficult to find longer junior non-race skis in that size.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

140-145 sounds like the right range. first price point women's skis are pretty easy to find in those lengths and soft enough for her weight.

 

[tcharron]

My sons bindings on his Line Prophets have a 'transitional' binding which is specifically for kids who are transitioning. I don't recall the exact models, I'll take a look, but rossi has simular ones.

http://www.rossignol.com/US/comp-j_RC80069_product_ski-boys-bindings.html

 

[tree_skier]

She will have alot more fun on the junior race ski then a rec ski unless she is a park rat, then twin tips. The race skis are easy to turn and hold an edge on ice.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

we buy skis and rent boots for the season...ends up being cheaper for us as we get 2 seasons with the skis for the older one,then they get handed down to the little one for another 2 seasons

 

[hammer]

She will have alot more fun on the junior race ski then a rec ski unless she is a park rat, then twin tips. The race skis are easy to turn and hold an edge on ice.

We were close to buying a junior race ski setup but the person at Wachusett said that they wouldn't be good for her, too hard to ski...

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

She will have alot more fun on the junior race ski then a rec ski unless she is a park rat, then twin tips. The race skis are easy to turn and hold an edge on ice.

a lightweight, low level intermediate on a jr race ski = not a very good idea

most of the jr race skis out there are sidewall, woodcore skis with two layers of metal in them, not so great for a low level intermediate...unless you're talking about the cap skis with the "race" graphic..in which case there's usually a "recreational" model that has the exact same construction with a diff topsheet.

 

[bigski6969]

Adult Boots

I bought a pair of adult boots for my daughter at the Wachusett ski swap, mainly because they were a good deal and were in better condition than the junior boots that were available in the same size (24-24.5). Now I'm not sure that getting them was a good decision...

My daughter's pretty thin (height 5'2", weight 80-85 lb) and she's a lower intermediate recreational skier. I've read that adult boots and junior bindings are not compatible, but given her age and size I don't think we could/should get her a women's ski setup.

Are there junior bindings that will accept adult boots? If so, are there brands I should look for?

As far as boots go, take your daughter to an orthotic boot fitter. I'm sure there's one in your area. Most people don't realize that there boots are far to large for their foot. When wearing the correct boot size it will improve proformance of the ski. Boots aren't slippers, they are ment to have your skis react to flex, and weight distrubution. They should be very snug. As far as compatable bindings Marker seems to be the only one that we can find that works for Jr as well as Adult. Not child to Adult.