Keep kids skiing pass it down thread...keep it going

[cmsummit]

So, my kid is 21 months old, and I definitely want her to "ski" this winter. Anyone have advice on how to go about it, what equipment to use, etc?

Obv, if anyone has skis and boots for a tyke that size, let me know.

I started my daughter at 20 mos old on the plastic skis that strap on to winter boots. They were 55cm ish long. Go visit the nearest magic carpet and play catch with mom. The next season she was on 67cm real skis with the smallest hard boots they make (mondo 14.5).

[tucknroll]

Any of the sticks below still available? I have an ex-CMAC Saturday skier-girl who's outgrown what she had, likes speed and powder. In Seattle, can pick up

[QUOTE=oftpiste;3774276]Happy to combine shipping. Here's what's available. Sorry this ended up on two threads.

OK Here's what's left and more details and a pic of everything. Left to right. First, skis mostly race but not all. All items + shipping and OBO. Really.

L-R in the picture:

160 Atomic Pow Plus w/Salomon 877 DIN 10 - $75
167 K2 Moto w/Salomon 797 Driver DIN 10 - $150 Lots of prep and maybe 10 runs on them. Fast.
150 Rossi Radical SL w/Rossi Axium 9 DIN
155 Scott P2 w/Marker Speedpoint Demo 11 DIN $30 with any other ski purchase. These were our park loaners and utility skis. Kinda beat but useful. Good for park beaters.
159 Blizzard GS WC Magnesium w/ Head SL 70. $200. These are bad-ass-fast jr GS boards. Really nice race skis.

[other1]

I have 2 pairs of these that were never worn. My nephews outgrew them before they even had a chance to wear them. $20/per pair + Shipping OBO

[prmulligan]

I'm selling a Spyder Mini Pillage One Piece snow suit (super steezy) size 5 (actually fit my avg size six year old son last year). It was worn a handful of times as he liked a two piece suit better, and is in perfect shape. Retail was $199, asking $100 OBO as they're selling on eBay for that price or higher.

[JayPowHound]

Looking for a pair of the smallest hard boots I can find (skis and bindings too) for my 2 1/2 year old.. anybody have anything laying around unused?

[jondrums]

I got a 2 year old little guy, and I'd love to get him out in the snow this year. Anyone holding onto some toddler skis that work with a regular snow-boot?

[Snakeboy]

Anyone have twin girls? I have two pairs of Dalbello ski boots. They are 195/205, so I think around a kids US size 1. I'll give em to you for a twelve pack of Sierra Nevada cans if you can pick them up either in Marblehead, MA or in Waitsfield/Warren/Sugarbush/MRG area.

If you want me to ship them, actual shipping plus 20 so I can go get the aforementioned twelvepack.

[~mikey b]

^^sweeet^^

PSA - Sierra Trading Post has Komperdell strap-on kit for wee babies for $60 right now.

[~mikey b]

Google search Lucky Bums skis and you'll find even better deals - I'm seeing them for as low as $32

the wooden ones are really cool looking

[Tech Tonics]

PM Sent. 60cm fischers and tiny boots.

Looking for a pair of the smallest hard boots I can find (skis and bindings too) for my 2 1/2 year old.. anybody have anything laying around unused?

[Tech Tonics]

I have the shortest "real" skis that I've found for sale. 60cm Fischer skis, size 6 (14.5 mondo) boots and matching bindings (bindings have a DIN of .75!). $150
They have numerous base welds due to my daughter hucking onto rocks. just joking, they look good.

Also I have a pair of Atomic J10 boots. they say size 160/US7.5. That size conversion doesn't make a ton of sense to me. $40?

Once my 8 year olds new skis come in (Volkl Gotama Jr! full rocker wtf!!) I will move some other skis around and have a pair of 90cm Dynastar Speedy (with frogs!). also with bindings. These should be ready to be sold by Christmas if not sooner.

I NEED:
a set of 19/19.5 boots. ~size 13 US youth.

[Ottime]

My kid is on lucky bums now, but those boots look nice. I don't have twins, and he is a boy, but I like to confuse people. The strap ins are fine for play around the base, but, I you plan to ride lifts, they are a PITA. You basically need to hold your kid up, because everything is so flexible. My guy can literally kiss the snow with his skis still on te ground and my guy likes the lift, so we are getting the gear in order.

I have 205s, but a 195 would be better. Have 80cm skis, but their bindings are on another buddies 100cm. We do have bindings on some 120s, that will need to be there when buddy steps up.... Tech talk question, any issue with a third, tight mount on my 25# kids skis?

[Ottime]

Got the harness/leash and he wears it. But with the strap on skis it is used mostly for picking him up. Anyway, the harness is pure gold. I used it with his two older buddies a lot and yes, it does save your back.

[~mikey b]

Owen will be wearing the harness again this season. He will be poster-boy for it. After the death of the 7 year old at Sugar Bowl, there is a push in the industry towards awareness and safety for the littles on the chair. Under 51" = too short to sit properly in the chair w/o assistance. He rocks, but he's a tiny guy who still barely weighs 42#.

Harness stoke.


rockin!


needs assistance


more rockin'


carving


lowering his goggles


farting

[Ottime]

That air is sick.

[spyder2723]

Where do find/buy a harness like that? My son is starting to ride the lifts and I have been looking for something like that but without much luck.

[Tech Tonics]

Where do find/buy a harness like that? My son is starting to ride the lifts and I have been looking for something like that but without much luck.

Lucky Bums. They are awesome. It takes some learning by both the kid and the driver, but by turning their shoulders you can help them initiate turns. Basically steer them. Works great. And the handle for chairlifts is invaluable.

[JayPowHound]

... but by turning their shoulders you can help them initiate turns.

Because shoulder rotation is exactly how we want to teach kids to initiate turns, right?

:shame emoticon:


I can see the appeal of a harness for loading and unloading lifts as well as general picking up and swinging around, but using the leashes while skiing seems to me like a crutch that's only going to teach bad habits which will have to be unlearned later..

That said tho this will be my little one's first year trying to learn stops and turns, so maybe there's something I'm missing?

I've successfully taught 4 year olds with just a good ole edgie-wedgie but this will be my first experience with a kiddo under 3..

[Ottime]

I trust Owen as a test model. Either he is excellent at photo slutting, or he has really good form. I think my god son is not as strong as Owen (purely based on pics), but he is a solid little skier. Both used a harness and leash to start. We did not use the leashes to steer, but only to stop, or slow him. The hard part is skiing so close behind, an not running over them when they trip up. Riding a shorter ski helps.

[ncskier]

Ok not sure of the interest, But I'm going to make this as easy as possible. Each complete set / outfit will be $25.00. Shipping will be extra depending on condition and desire for speedy delivery. All outfits were used maybe 3-5 days. These are from my youngest kid and were barely used. Smoke free home and everything has been washed ready to go. I'm even throwing in the base layers if I have any.

Size 1 Obermeyer I grow one piece suite. This was worn maybe two or three times. Its in great condition and super warm.Sold

Size 3T Columbia Bibs, 3T Jacket and XS Patagonia Capilene Top and Bottom in XS. Sold
Size 4T Columbia Bib and Jacket in Steezy Yellow. Relive your Bananna George Days at Steamboat with this bright ensemble. It will be impossible to miss your little guy. No stains, was used for 4 days of ski school by my then 3 year at Steamboat ski school. Includes REI XS top for a baselayer. $25




Size 4/5 Columbia jacket/ bib combo with glow in the dark zippers. Same deal, seldom used no stains or rips. This was used a handful of times. No base layers included. $25

[bodywhomper]

Google search Lucky Bums skis and you'll find even better deals - I'm seeing them for as low as $32

the wooden ones are really cool looking

Do these things ^^^^ have a patterned base, i.e. xc style?

[~mikey b]

the thing about the harness with the leash is that it only works for a while, when they are ready to ski, but just need that extra bit of help with control - you do have to be careful not to oversteer the child or they can certainly develop bad habits - you'll get to where you run them on a loose leash most of the time and just use it to keep them from killing themselves or others -








rocking the harness and leash








even with the harness, this gets old

[spyder2723]

Awesome, thanks for the lead on the harness. My little guy is already cruising everywhere without a leash but getting on the chairlift is a little cumbersome with just picking him up. I was looking at the vests but they were way to expensive just to add a handle. The Lucky Bums harness is perfect! Thanks again.

[~mikey b]

you're welcome

cinnepa asked me about chair rides - one thing we used for a while was a webbing runner and carabiner to clip the lad to the chair - no hands safety on the ride up

ski the babies!

[mn_teleswede]

WTB: 3T Patagonia Puffball or Down Sweater jacket for girl (girly colors)