Would kids skis work for adult skis?

Question

im looking to buy skis and i found some awesome loking ones for $60, but they are kids skis, would they work for adult skis? and a size 12 boot adult.

Answer 1

I wouldn't get them. It doesn't matter what size they, kids skis are softer (more bendy, chattery,) and won't be as responsive as an adult ski.

Answer 2

i rather walk than u kids skis

cuz ur prob going to die cuz u cant stop with the skis cuz they arent stiff enough

Answer 3

The flex of those kids skis were probably not designed for a boot as large as yours or your weight

my local ski shop sells tons of perfectly good ADULT rental skis returned from the resorts around here that it supplies. They sell for about $80-$100 and have lots of life left in them....if you're looking for a deal buy used, not toys r us

Answer 4

No possible way would they work. A child's' ski is much softer flexing and has less camber than an adults' ski.  Rent some skiis for a while and find the type and length that fit you. Then try the rental shops in the spring or go to the summer ski sales. Even now many shops have used rental gear for sale, but you must ask them. None would be on display, why try to sell a $200 set when you are trying to sell new at $1000 ?

Answer 5

No. I would not do that at all if I were you. Bad Idea.

Skis are designed with specific ranges of skiers' weight, skier's level, terrain type, skiing style, speed, etc. Kid's skis and bindings are designed with assumptions of children's weight, less rigorous moves, less speed, and progressing level (1-2 season use then upgrade).

If you use kid's skis, I can guarantee you one or more of the following:

1) You will not ski properly because the skis are just not right for you.

2) If you are really lightweight (less than 95-lb) you may be able to use them for short time and then you outgrow them.

3) You may not know that you outgrow them; thus limit your potential progress.

4) You break the bindings and then the skis. Hopefully not your legs (but the risk is there).

It is a much better idea to buy used adult skis than brand new kid skis. In fact if you are just beginning, I recommend demoing and buying used skis to start with. Trust me. Skiing is my life. ;-)

Answer 6

if they are big enough for you it dosent really matter they should be up to about ur nose and if ur a little heavy u might want somthing a little stiffer and stronger