Best Grom Ski

[ski whore]

We’ll, it’s that time of year again. Leaves just barely start changing and so I start daydreaming of skiing again.

My little dude has been ripping the mantra juniors and they are an awesome ski. Perfect amount of rocker/width for a one ski quiver in CO. I’m looking at mixing it up and getting him on a Bent Chet mini this season but not stoked about what looks like a cap construction (haven’t actually seen one, but that’s what I gather from online descriptions). Anyone have any kids on the bent mini or have any other suggestions on kids skis that are fun and capable?




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[PlayItLeo]

Rustler Team is a sweet ski. Wood core and sidewall construction underfoot.


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[ski whore]

My kid is 8, the elans look ok but too narrow


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[optics]

For 8, you can't beat the moment carson.

[ski whore]

Moment carson looks pretty sweet


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[One (+) Sentence]

My kid is 8, the elans look ok but too narrow


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They work great in UT for my 7 year old, but everyone is different.

[chaka]

my boys really enjoy the Nordica enforcer 95 s. I think same general construction as adult? probably too big for OP's grom but I will have at least one pair in 150 up for sale this season.

[m2711c]

https://www.praxisskis.com/skis/kids-skis/mvp-jr/

[bigdude2468]

For 8, you can't beat the moment carson.

Absolutely the Moment Carson. Ran through all the sizes for our granddaughter, she graduated to the 162 Bella's at 12.

[detrusor]

My kids have used both praxis and moments with great results. However, my 10 year old (now 11) loved her mini bents and she is not shy about skis she doesn’t like….


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[tharmor]

I’ve scored Faction Candide youth skis one set in 133cm and a second set in 155cm from mags on this board and they have served my kids really well all these years. Great Alta ski being flat camber and rocker tips and tails. Don’t remember the exact dimensions but they are about 100mm underfoot. Solid skis.


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[doebedoe]

Truth's son chases me all over on Moment Carsons. Not sure if it's the skis or the kid -- but the combo rips.

[rbciii]

My son absolutely loved the Enforcer 95 S and is now on the K2 Mindbender Team Junior which he loves even more. Both skis are wood core, sidewall underfoot. Quality skis. Both were used for IFSA freeride competitions as well as general free skiing. Not sure if Nordica still makes the 95S, though used could be an option. The Mindbender only goes down to a 145, so maybe too long depending on your grom's size and ability. I don't think my kids were on anything as long as 145 at 8, but they were both smaller for their age.

[sk8rat6587]

My son absolutely loved the Enforcer 95 S and is now on the K2 Mindbender Team Junior which he loves even more. Both skis are wood core, sidewall underfoot. Quality skis. Both were used for IFSA freeride competitions as well as general free skiing. Not sure if Nordica still makes the 95S, though used could be an option. The Mindbender only goes down to a 145, so maybe too long depending on your grom's size and ability. I don't think my kids were on anything as long as 145 at 8, but they were both smaller for their age.

There's a mindbender junior for smaller sizes that's same construction I believe. It's on the shortlist along with the Carson for my 9 yo this year.

Anyone know much about the QST Ripper? That also looks pretty good

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[jbrine]

Pile on to the Moment Carson train. My 9 Y/O loves his.

I would love to see him try the Praxis, but not a lot of options to find those these days.