


As kids start to race with a speed suit, they should have a pair of “zip-up” warm-ups that have zippers running the full length of the leg. The Outlet at features a huge selection of cheap skis, discount skis, and unbeatably priced clearance skis. Warm-ups: Kids should have a good pair of skiing warm-ups. Shop durable, waterproof gear perfect for skiers. Brands including Rossignol, Head, Dynastar, Fischer, Atomic, Nordica, Blizzard, Volkl, Stockli, Armada, Lange, Leki and much. Some kids use disposable boot heaters on really cold days. Tackle your next snowy mountain slope with snowsport clothing from The North Face fit for the whole family. Don’t have them wear two pairs of socks on a cold day, it is too bulky and cuts down circulation. “Extra-thick” socks can be a problem unless the ski boot is too big. Socks: Socks should be made for skiing, a medium to heavy knit. Younger racers often make this part of their standard kit. Neck Warmers: Athletes often use either balaclavas, neck gators, or scarves to cover their faces and necks when it turns cold or the mountain is blowing snow. SYNC Performance is a new take on ski racing gear designed in the. Glove padding is nice for gate clearing, but not a must have. Racer developed ski race suits and training gear, trusted by top programs and athletes. Some kids use disposable hand warmers on really cold days. A nice warm coat that isn’t so stiff you child turns into a mummy will be perfect. Please refer to the USSS “Alpine Competition Guide” for rules and specifications by age group.īase Layers: On an “average” day, every child should have: Long john top and bottom Turtle neck Fleece top Fleece bottom or jogging pants On a really cold day, add a second base layer and or a fleece vest.Ĭoat: Most kids have jackets that do the job just fine. For U14 and older athletes, there are specific rules to which the athlete must comply. For U10 athletes and U12 athletes, there are no rules or specifications, but merely recommendations. There are USSS requirements for ski length and radius by discipline and age group.

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General guidance would be 2 pairs of skis for last year U12’s who have high expectations or when it’s something you can afford and want to do. As racers advance and age, they will perform better on discipline specific skis. We recommend getting a “mid length” SL ski. Again, because of all of our dedicated customers, we're able to offer discount lift tickets to the most popular mountains in New England.Younger and first time racers only need one pair of skis for both SL and GS. Through Club KJ, we regularly organize ski bus trips, bar parties, and mountain demo days that any of our customers can be a part of ( age appropriate of course). We've got to get out there and join them in the raucous good times. Anything from custom boot fitting to board waxing to edge repair to binding tests and more are conducted on-site.Īnd, unlike any other ski shop in NH, we're not satisfied by simply providing our customers with the best equipment and apparel available. Our tuning professionals offer a full range of services for both snowboards and skis to ensure that every run you make is more memorable than the last. Our “ Tune Shop” keeps our customers shredding with the most precisely tuned equipment possible. in Manchester, NH, Ken Jones Ski Mart only stocks the freshest gear and the seasons best products: ski boots, ski bindings, skis, outerwear, and snowboards from brands like Volkl Skis, Burton Snowboards, The North Face, Patagonia, Spyder, Line Skis, Oakley, Capita Snowboards, Lib Tech Snowboards, Never Summer Snowboards, Nike, Rossignol, Atomic, K2, and many, many more. It's because of you that we're able to offer all of our customers, no matter their experience level, an unprecedented selection of skis, snowboards, apparel, accessories, skateboards, longboards and skateboard shoes from the most trusted brands in the industry, as well as services unavailable from other ski shops in NH. Since 1968, our passion for Skiing and Snowboarding has fueled a fifty year long evolution that has seen our local ski shop in Manchester, NH become the focal point of an ever growing community of like minded outdoor enthusiasts and snow junkies. It's for good reason that Ken Jones Ski Mart has become the premier ski shop in NH. Ken Jones Ski Mart: The skier's choice since 1968!
