Beginner Park Skis for my 13 yr. old son

You could check out the k2 poachers, durable and can ski the whole mountain while still being able to preform well in the park. Also if you can find the Rossignol Slats, kinda same idea as the poachers. If you are looking for them to preform well outside of the park probably should mount any ski you buy back from center unless center is where the Reccomended Mount is. Hope this helps!

Where does he ski? And how big is he?

mystery3Where does he ski? And how big is he?

He skis at Perfect North in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

He is 5'1" and approx. 100 pounds.

CorieHe skis at Perfect North in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

He is 5'1" and approx. 100 pounds.

Honestly any park ski is more than capable of shredding any where at perfect north and if you go out west on trips a park ski will hold up great for him on groomers. I ride perfects as well and just ride park skis and have a more all mountain ski for out west. If hes just getting started I would recommend any of lines cheaper skis (honey badger, Chronic), if all mountain is something you really want the next years chronic is supposed to be redesigned to be more all mountain capable. go check out vertical drop and support the local shop, they will have great suggestions and selection!

frekaliciousHonestly any park ski is more than capable of shredding any where at perfect north and if you go out west on trips a park ski will hold up great for him on groomers. I ride perfects as well and just ride park skis and have a more all mountain ski for out west. If hes just getting started I would recommend any of lines cheaper skis (honey badger, Chronic), if all mountain is something you really want the next years chronic is supposed to be redesigned to be more all mountain capable. go check out vertical drop and support the local shop, they will have great suggestions and selection!

I bought all his ski gear at Vertical Drop! :)

Try the armada arv 84, nordica soul rider 84, k2 press, or the Atomic punx 5. All three of these are technically adult skis, but they come in smaller sizes. I call them "tweener skis." Built a little softer than full blown adult skis, but are not noodly kids skis.

s-handTry the armada arv 84, nordica soul rider 84, k2 press, or the Atomic punx 5. All three of these are technically adult skis, but they come in smaller sizes. I call them "tweener skis." Built a little softer than full blown adult skis, but are not noodly kids skis.

I think the ARV 84 is the youth ski with the 86 set as the adult model the smallest size being 163.

mystery3I think the ARV 84 is the youth ski with the 86 set as the adult model the smallest size being 163.

The arv84 comes in as large as a 177, so its definitely not a dedicated youth ski.

Line Tiger Snakes are a great beginner ski or for any experienced skier. They have a full wood core and provide excellent flex. If you combine them with a cheaper but good binding like the Marker Squires, it makes for a great setup!