There is no age limit for skiing. To accustom your child to useful and fun skiing, you should start practicing as early as possible. Correctly chosen children's skis will not only help your child feel the taste for skiing, but also avoid injury after inevitable falls.
Instructions
Step 1
Consider the child's height and age. Buying a model "for growth" leads to the fact that the skis do not obey the owner, discouraging him from any desire to ride. The skis should be slightly "lower" if the child is under five years old. The ideal length is between 400 and 800 meters. Such skis will not hinder the child's movements and will help him to quickly master the running technique. By the time of entering school age, the length of the skis can exceed the height by 10 - 15 cm. To choose the right children's skis, place them upright next to the child and ask him to touch the tip with his hand. If the length is correct, the child will be able to reach.
Step 2
Start with wooden skis. They will not allow you to develop too much speed and are better controlled when cornering. In addition, it is easier to choose a lubricant for them. Remember that the wider the skis, the more stable and slower they are. As the child improves their skills, move on to narrower and lighter plastic models. This material is stronger and provides better glide.
Step 3
Make sure the quality of the skis. Weigh the right and left skis from the same pair in your hands. Check that their mass is approximately the same, and that the center of gravity is in the same place - at the level of the mount. Do not buy skis with cracks or deep scratches. The groove on the sliding side must be flat.
Step 4
Choose the right ski equipment. Ideal length sticks will reach your armpits. They can be slightly longer, but not shorter, otherwise skiing will be associated with significant inconveniences, and the spine will receive additional stress. Check the shape of the tip of the sticks. For children's ski models, they are made in the form of a ring to increase the area of support on the snow. If your child is just starting to ride, invite him to try without sticks. This will teach him how to balance.
Step 5
Choose semi-rigid mounts with a metal base and leather straps. They do not slide off too easily, but they also do not constrain the child's foot, which is especially important when falling. The lock on the mount should also not be too tight so that the child can put on the skis on their own if they fall off.
