Nope, creative or expensive are your options ;-)
My oldest could already rent (adult) gear last year: size 23 boots, 150cm skis, DIN 4 was iffy.
On our local resort ski the other day she used backcountry XC skis with kicker skins and I carried her DH gear in my pack. Out west she will rent gear again(now at 24.5 boots, 160cm skis, DIN 4.5)
My Youngest needs DIN 2.5. Two options: Hagan Z02 Jr frame binding(what she has now). Last year she used the Camp USA binding adapter. (Same idea as Alpine Trekkers). Horrible(for us) every time she fell, they would pop out. Others have reported success though.
Youngest has size 22 boots: she is using Women’s Salomon Mtn Explore boots. I cut down the height and softened the flex.
Once they are at DIN 3 and 4 more binding options become possible:
Fritschi Scout and Tyrolia Ambition 10. Also Dynafit ST Rotation 7.
For boots have a look at Technical Cochise Kids boots, but check the model, different years and models are around with and without walk mode. Not sure if they go so small though.
With frame bindings you can use regular kids boots. As long as they aren’t super tall or super tight. Opening up the ankle buckles and only closing the lower foot buckles.
Last year we had Dalbello, Jaxx, these have Gripwalk soles, and more kids boots do now i think
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I might try looking into xc rental gear for the other 2, that's a good idea. Cant wait until they get a little bigger and more options open up! Post pics when u guys go out ... ty for the info
