Choosing skis for the child, to consider not only its growth, but also the age and weight. For younger students the normal length of skis - no more than children's elbow, for older students the choice is made by the same rules as for adults. Focus on the child's weight. For children weighing up to 20 kg ski length should be approximately 70-85 cm, from 20 to 30 kg - 90-95 cm, with a weight of 30-40 kg - 100 - 110 cm. For beginners young athletes too long skis are a nuisance.
Pay attention to the stiffness of the ski, if you choose them for your child. On too hard or too soft skis he will not be able to ride. It is also necessary to have a narrow ski in the middle - for maximum cornering stability. Do not buy skis for growth. If the appropriate model does not allow to get finance, better get used or rental service.
At the present time a very popular hobby began skiing. Depending on the nature of the movements are divided into several categories:
Reyslingovye skiing more designed for professional racers than amateurs. Their optimal length - 10-15 cm shorter than the athlete.
Skis for ski-cross, or tracks with a total length of 1200-1500 m with significant differences in height and detour different shapes along the length equal to the growth of the rider or 10 cm smaller.
Carving ski designed for running on the prepared slopes. They should have a width at the narrowest point 66-68 mm. However, their length is 10-20 cm to be lower than the growth of the skier.