the invader minis arent bad. depends on how much the kid wants to ski park tho. center mounted is built for the park, not so much groomers, well the whole ski just isnt really meant for groomers. however, its generally light and very soft so itl help in the park. if you get last years make sure the green is forward and pink behind. in the reg sizes you can put em either way, but the minis arent supposed to be pink end forward. dunno why, but thats what the line reps have said.