Calling instructors and people with kids.

I’ve done a bit of instructing as a volunteer when the freestyle team and ski school have needed help. I’m becoming an instructor this winter. Tbh the skis don’t really matter to much as long as their a good length and not to stiff. I find kids have more fun on twin tips just cause of them mostly being softer and allowing them to mess around and ski backwards. As for motivation after they get the basics down and can ski down a hill safely try to find things they like to ski. If the kid likes to ski trees ski some moguls and trees with them. If you’re bringing multiple kids try to split the time between what they like to do. It’ll make it more enjoyable for them all.

Don't over think the skis. Most kids skis are all the same; foam core and small radius. As long as the boot fits, bindings release as intended, and the bases glide you'll be good.

Def agree here, want them to be safe. Far as overthinking skis, I’m not trying to really get into it too much, just wondering if any particular style helps learning fundamentals, I started with race skis and friends who were all doing side hits on diamonds, want them to have fun while progressing as quick as possible to get out of the bunny area and ski away from the lift when they get to greens, but mainly have fun.

r00kieDon't over think the skis. Most kids skis are all the same; foam core and small radius. As long as the boot fits, bindings release as intended, and the bases glide you'll be good.

That’s cool I’d enjoy something like that.

you don’t think twins would have a slower progression for learning carves? Neither of them ready to ski switch, want them to learn the fundamentals so they are ready to actually do the stuff they want whatever it may be

WoFlowzI’ve done a bit of instructing as a volunteer when the freestyle team and ski school have needed help. I’m becoming an instructor this winter. Tbh the skis don’t really matter to much as long as their a good length and not to stiff. I find kids have more fun on twin tips just cause of them mostly being softer and allowing them to mess around and ski backwards. As for motivation after they get the basics down and can ski down a hill safely try to find things they like to ski. If the kid likes to ski trees ski some moguls and trees with them. If you’re bringing multiple kids try to split the time between what they like to do. It’ll make it more enjoyable for them all.

This. If the kid is a good learner/learns fast, then what makes a learner ski/kids ski good will immediately be obsolete for him. These first skis are probably the least important.

r00kieDon't over think the skis. Most kids skis are all the same; foam core and small radius. As long as the boot fits, bindings release as intended, and the bases glide you'll be good.

SavageBiffThat’s cool I’d enjoy something like that.

you don’t think twins would have a slower progression for learning carves? Neither of them ready to ski switch, want them to learn the fundamentals so they are ready to actually do the stuff they want whatever it may be

There’s always some people who are naturally better at certain sports. With twins it can be a little difficult sometimes they always try and 1 up each other or will get in little squabbles. They should be fine tho

Get the menace or one with some rocker and width. Rocker makes it easier to initiate and release turns and width helps stability at low speeds. Flat tail skis are garbage for learning.

mystery3Get the menace or one with some rocker and width. Rocker makes it easier to initiate and release turns and width helps stability at low speeds. Flat tail skis are garbage for learning.

Width is not helpful when first learning. The wider a ski the more exaggerated body mechanics need to be to get the skis to do anything. Try making wedge turns (like how a true first timer would) on park skis vs powder skis. Rocker has positives and negatives. Yes it keeps the skis from being grabby but a kid is more likely to be crossing the tips up with more rocker.

I’d get those menace teams since they have matching graphics as my menace 98s. I’d be awesome to have matching skis with the kid

I don’t have the menace, my sons on a mantra JR or Rossi hero wc jr but ya thatd be cool.
and these new skis are for a friends kid who we are introducing to skiing this year, I want him to progress fast so he doesn’t feel left out

OregonDeadI’d get those menace teams since they have matching graphics as my menace 98s. I’d be awesome to have matching skis with the kid

I’d choose the Menaces for the sole purpose that it would be easier to teach him how to ski switch a bit easier and he would also look a little cooler. As a kid I wish I had twin tips as my first skis.

Get whatever the cheapest skis are. The skis don't make a huge difference at first and he's going to quickly outgrow them.
I've been instructing since 2008. Incremental progress is really important. Watch the kids ski as much as you can in order to pick out things to work on and build activities and games to improve whatever needs work.
Since you're going to be with the kids off the hill, it's always good to take videos and have them look at the videos and self assess.
Spend as much time as possible on easy terrain to build confidence and improve skills. The kids will likely be competitive with each other and it's better for them to try hard things on easy terrain than to get into dangerous situations on hard runs.
I find with that age group, the kids have tons of energy to stay out on snow which is great. I'm sure you've found with your boy that they progress fairly quickly with mileage.
Exploring the mountain is huge. Start with all the green trails and explore the sides of the runs and trees if those are available.
If there are any terrain features like small rollers, banks or berms those are great for working on balanced stance and turning.
If there's anywhere near you with night skiing, take advantage of that.