Advice on Junior boots...

[used-to-hit-that]

So after 2 years of hard charging in the park, Homey has packed out his boots and needs a new pair. I could use some friendly NS input He's 10yo, park rat, throw's 5's & 7's but we shred Tahoe so we do get some pow days (not this year!). 23.5 Mondo, so def Junior. I think I've narrowed it to Nordica Ace of Spades Junior or Salomon SPK 75 Youth. Positive words of wisdom appreciated... Peace ==C

 

[baaangthat]

i advise you have him go to a bootfitter.

 

[Skiingsnow]

If he's only 10, hopefully his feet haven't been mutilated by ill fitting boots yet, take him to a boot fitter while they still resemble human feet.

 

[Parks.]

consult an expert. not NS...i take him to a boot fitter. its their job

 

[rozboon]

A friend of mine (who is 24, athletic, just has MIDGET feet) skis Dalbello Krypton Jak's - they're about the only 'youth' boot I've seen that is more or less just a shrunken version of the adults one. So could be worth a go... but if you're looking at AoS or SPK, based on the adult ones, I'm kinda assuming he has a reasonably wide foot.

And much as he might hate the suggestion, a high-performance womens boot might be on the money for him.

 

[max61195]

100% right

 

[tomPietrowski]

Do not go for a woman's boot at the age of 10.

It needs to be a junior boot. Although kids can be as big as adults these days it does not mean that they are the same as adults. Bone density does not fully form until about the age of 14. So if you have a 10 yo in an adult boot it may fit, but may in fact increase the risk of serious leg injuries.

If he is a good skier and wants to charge, you may be best off looking at junior race boots. These will generally be the best quality kids boots, and as we all know its more important how the boot fits to what its marketed at.

 

[used-to-hit-that]

Thanks for the thoughtful responses; it helps. I wanna buy him a pair before summer camp/ I'll think about it some more, take the advice into consideration and talk with some shop guys. I'd love to do the boot-fitter route but last time I did that with the Mrs. it cost me 700 large, and I'm not up for that again. Thanks again!

 

[oranges]

http://www.nordica.com/products/Ace-of-Spades-Team-EN/?target=park_pipe if you were thinking this boot, then i'd say not a bad choice. i rode them this season at 24.5 and was quite please. i have fairly narrow feet and these were quite comfortable. a little rough on the shins skiing pow though. as well i do advise you go to a boot fitter

 

[onenerdykid]

A good boot-fitter should not be expensive. In fact, at most legit shops the fitting is included in the price of the boot. So whether you spend $200 or $600, the fitting is already paid for (footbeds are extra).

If you are having trouble finding a shop, let us know where you are at, I'm sure someone on here can recommend something close to you.