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Best ski for 9 year old?

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oldbutbold
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Does anyone have recommendations for a quality freestyle ski for an 8/9 year old?

Context: Kid just turned 8 now and skis 50 days a season, including 42 in freestyle program at Tremblant. Days are roughly split between park and hard (to me anyway!) glades (e.g. double blacks, cliff drops, etc.), maybe a bit more time in the park. This season he is 127cm and skiing on Praxis 120cm skis, which were okay as the season started but are a bit short given how much he's progressed this year. Next year he'll likely be 133cm according to the growth charts. JSkis has the Joyride in 140cm, which seems long (?), Praxis has the MVP junior in 130cm, which seems a bit short (?). Any suggestions between these two vs other brands? Really very little in the sub 140cm range for freestyle skis.
Mar 17 2023 7:50AM
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jumpman101
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Look into k2 poachers or the Charlie Murphy by on3p or moments Carson wildcat they are all solid choices
Mar 17 2023 8:03AM
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Jacob.millz
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oldbutboldDoes anyone have recommendations for a quality freestyle ski for an 8/9 year old?

Context: Kid just turned 8 now and skis 50 days a season, including 42 in freestyle program at Tremblant. Days are roughly split between park and hard (to me anyway!) glades (e.g. double blacks, cliff drops, etc.), maybe a bit more time in the park. This season he is 127cm and skiing on Praxis 120cm skis, which were okay as the season started but are a bit short given how much he's progressed this year. Next year he'll likely be 133cm according to the growth charts. JSkis has the Joyride in 140cm, which seems long (?), Praxis has the MVP junior in 130cm, which seems a bit short (?). Any suggestions between these two vs other brands? Really very little in the sub 140cm range for freestyle skis.


id go with 189 wets
Mar 17 2023 8:04AM
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SchizoSkier
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189 wets
Mar 17 2023 8:38AM
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oldbutbold
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jumpman101Look into k2 poachers or the Charlie Murphy by on3p or moments Carson wildcat they are all solid choices


Thanks. It looks like the Charlie Murphy's start at 141cm, which they recommend for 143-147cm (10-13cm taller than he'll be next season). Kids size charts are usually wonky though. Maybe the question I should have asked is how long a ski I should be looking for assuming he's 133cm and skiing as described.

Between the K2 Poachers and the Carson Wildcat...the K2 don't have a sidewall. I've been assuming that's not ideal for durability, etc., but maybe it is better for spinning in the park? Not sure how much it matters when a kid weighs under 60lbs, although the coach mentioned kids break skis in that program.
Mar 17 2023 8:54AM
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tutipups
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oldbutboldThanks. It looks like the Charlie Murphy's start at 141cm, which they recommend for 143-147cm (10-13cm taller than he'll be next season). Kids size charts are usually wonky though. Maybe the question I should have asked is how long a ski I should be looking for assuming he's 133cm and skiing as described.

Between the K2 Poachers and the Carson Wildcat...the K2 don't have a sidewall. I've been assuming that's not ideal for durability, etc., but maybe it is better for spinning in the park? Not sure how much it matters when a kid weighs under 60lbs, although the coach mentioned kids break skis in that program.


some faction progidy youth models could be good. wouldnt be too woried about durability at that age
Mar 17 2023 9:00AM
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21CABBAGE
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Line Sir Francis Bacon shorty's
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