Teen skis?

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bustedpivot

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Looking for thoughts on first pair (possibly) of women's skis for 13 yo girl. She's been skiing since she was 5, usually gets about 15 days a year, and is a strong competitive gymnast. She skis everything but steep shutes in Colorado. Sticks to Mary Jane, Copper, Abasin, Eldora. Love's bumps. Not a super aggressive. No park. Loves bumps. I'd put her at advanced intermediate or advanced. She's 160cm/5'2" and 100 pounds. Will probably grow some more.

Wondering about Mantra Jr. in 158. This is still a Jr/kids ski. Trying to decide if moving to something like a women's Kenja 156 is out of hand. Any thoughts?
 
I would stick with the mantra Jr unless she's a young woman sized child/a pretty dang strong skier. The construction of a junior ski to a short woman's ski is gunna be pretty different

Edit because I read more: I would get the junior ski

**This post was edited on Jul 11th 2024 at 9:56:51pm
 
14618584:maaattt said:
I would stick with the mantra Jr unless she's a young woman sized child/a pretty dang strong skier. The construction of a junior ski to a short woman's ski is gunna be pretty different

Edit because I read more: I would get the junior ski

**This post was edited on Jul 11th 2024 at 9:56:51pm
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Yeah the more im reading that how im leaning.
 
I would check out the 4frnt Devastotor JR (depending on how small she is) would give her tons of confidence in different types of terrain.
 
Salomon QST Lux 92 might be a good balance of performance and forgiveness. They come in some short lengths too.
 
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