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It's the time of year when I start thinking about what gear my family will need for next year - I like to plan ahead in case I spot a great deal at the end of the season.
My son will be 12 next season - currently 145cm tall, around 36kg (80lb). Considering how much he eats and how big his feet are getting, I suspect he'll hit a growth spurt soon and be at least 148-150cm tall by the start of next season. This season, he skied on 139cm K2 Pinnacles, and they were a great ski for him. We ski in Banff and he is able to ski black or double black terrain with a lot of skill, so definitely looking for a more advanced ski for him. I'm looking at 3 different skis for next year, since his younger sister has outgrown her skis and is coveting the Pinnacles for next season, and would appreciate any input on these or other skis I should consider for him.
Options would be:
1. K2 Pinnacle in 149cm - if it ain't broke, don't fix it
2. Head Kore 87 Jr in 144cm - only 5cm longer than his current skis, but I don't mind going up just a little in length if it's the right ski. Since his sister will also use them, we usually get 2-3 seasons out of one pair of skis anyway.
3. Elan Ripstick 86T in 148cm - harder to find locally for us, as only one local shop carries Elan.
Any experience, advice, or other suggestions?
Thanks!
My son will be 12 next season - currently 145cm tall, around 36kg (80lb). Considering how much he eats and how big his feet are getting, I suspect he'll hit a growth spurt soon and be at least 148-150cm tall by the start of next season. This season, he skied on 139cm K2 Pinnacles, and they were a great ski for him. We ski in Banff and he is able to ski black or double black terrain with a lot of skill, so definitely looking for a more advanced ski for him. I'm looking at 3 different skis for next year, since his younger sister has outgrown her skis and is coveting the Pinnacles for next season, and would appreciate any input on these or other skis I should consider for him.
Options would be:
1. K2 Pinnacle in 149cm - if it ain't broke, don't fix it
2. Head Kore 87 Jr in 144cm - only 5cm longer than his current skis, but I don't mind going up just a little in length if it's the right ski. Since his sister will also use them, we usually get 2-3 seasons out of one pair of skis anyway.
3. Elan Ripstick 86T in 148cm - harder to find locally for us, as only one local shop carries Elan.
Any experience, advice, or other suggestions?
Thanks!