what is the difference between junior and adult skis if they are the same height? I am 5'1", and 16 years old. when i went to my local ski shop to look at skis (to rent or buy), i was looking at a pair of juniors that were the right height, but he said that i'm not a "junior", and told me to look at a pair of adult skis that where the same height, except about $350 more.
so, whats the difference? is he just trying to get more money out of me...or are the junior skis really made differently so a 16 year old can't wear them?
2007-02-23 12:09:42 · 8 answers · asked by yeahyeahyeah 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
16 years old? Yeah, juniors would be pushing it. The adult skis are just heftier, take abuse better, allow you to go bigger and better than you could with the juniors. In a couple of years, when you are 18, your juniors would be way too little a ski for you. You'd over power the heck out of them. Get something you can use for a while, soemthing you can grow with. Check into demo skis to figure out what you really want. And ask them when they sell of the demo stock. You can get some really good deals this way.
2007-02-23 12:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
probably the main thing that you should remember is that you are still going to grow. so don't spend a fortune on skis right now unless you are in competitive ski racing and need them. When you grow you will need longer skis
also if you are a beginner or intermediate - buying skis that are too long will set you back. adult skis are stronger and designed for heavier skiers. junior skis can be as high performance - just designed for a lighter skier and the control variables (the shape) may be different). take a look at the k2 website for some good insight. At your height you are at the top end of junior skis - in 1-2 years you will need adult skis as you will be bigger and stronger. probably the best bet this year is to rent a short adult ski and buy in a couple of years.
If you are in competitive skiing check with your coach.
I am a strong intermediate who skis fast and on double blacks and I ski on $400 167cm skis - you should not need to pay more than that.
2007-02-24 18:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by elentophanes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm 19 and ski race on a pair of nordica dobermann SLJ skis. and guess what, i went to state, ranked 6th in my conference and 44th overall in the state. i did it all on junior skis. so honestly it all depends on how much you want to pay, whose skis you get and the type of ski you get.
at that height, i'd recommend getting a ski thats 150 cm. It will enable you to make quicker turns, which can help prevent falls if you tip too far and need to make a quick recovery.
what type of skiing are you planning on doing? all mountain? racing? moguls? Nordica, Voekl, Atomic and Head are all coming out with some really hot skis this season. Look into getting some of those. Also, don't underestimate last season's skis. The technology hasn't changed much and you'll get some great savings cuz the newest season of skis will already be out.
research skis that you are interested in on your own and go into the store prepared. don't let the sales people push you around into buying a more expensive ski. If the store you go to does that, try shopping at a different one with better sales people. At 16 a junior ski would be fine I think.
2007-02-24 00:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by Danielle 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont think there is a difference i mean i guess there is but the longer the ski the faster you go and its harder to turn so get whatever size ski you feel somfortable with, they cant stop you
oh and im 15 and 5'0 and i wore 138 and 148 (size) and they were plenty long enough but i was a beginner and i dont know what you are so you might prefer longer
i really do not think there is a difference adult ones just go longer but depending on your boot size they might not fit in junior skis but if they do get junior ones
2007-02-27 18:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by melanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an advanced, double black, go big off of ramps or rocks, then step up to the adult model.
If you are a recreational skier, enjoy cruising the blues, then the Junior ski would likely work.
You should, in any case, try another shop, look at junior skis, and see what they say.
Heck, when I was a teen, we didn't have "junior" skis. You bought what they had.
2007-02-24 15:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Biggest difference would be the ability to carve turns rather than skid through them. At 16, adult skis are a must.
2007-02-26 19:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adult skis are usually have better quality and are faster if i would you i would just pay the extra money it will make a difference in the long thats if you ski alot
have fun
2007-02-24 19:16:01 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually junior skis are not as high performance as adult skis. Usually kids are beginners so they start on beginner skis. If you're a beginner, you should start on adult skis because you'll get better and you'll appreciate a sturdier ski.
2007-02-23 20:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by Jay 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋