Hi we are planning to go on a family ski holiday and we have a son who will be 3.5 years at the time. Will he be old enough to join ski school then?
Thanks!
2007-10-22 20:40:02 · 7 answers · asked by Hotdog 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
My daughter started when she was four. She was fine, but I found it frustrating! I sent her to the ski school for lessons and bought one of those leashes that help you to control the child. Then I didn't have to pick her up every couple minutes and that helped. But it was hard to get her to give up the leash because she liked to play Santa and the reindeer with it (me Santa, her reindeer)
2007-10-25 17:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by alterego 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That age is fine. You wouldn't want much younger. But the kid might not take to it. So, like somebody mentioned, be prepared to leave them in daycare service.
Use the full day ski school so the kids can enjoy their day, and you can enjoy yours.
At that young age, there are two tools that a parent who takes their kid up the chair without ski school help will need:
1) an edgie-wedgie. Basically, they hold the tips together. Youngsters cannot do that on their own.
2) a racer chaser. Harness that attaches to a vest that the kid wears. The parent holds the rope to slow the kid, and control their speed.
You can google both of those if interested. I used to ski instruct, so I was able to teach my daughters using these tools. If you don't have the instructor experience, I highly recommend leaving that to the professionals.
2007-10-23 18:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends totally on the child. My daughter started when she was just under 3, and loved it. Other children I know have not taken to it until they turn 5, or even later.
Make sure that you give them good gear so they stay warm and dry. Get professional lessons from a a ski school that has properly trained instructors. The place my daughter started - Perisher Blue in Australia - has instructors that are qualified instructors AND qualified early child care people. Ask that question.
Remember - it is all about fun. If the child is not having fun make other arrangements.
8 years later http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_NM0jpo3Mg
2007-10-22 22:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by iansand 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started when I was 6, but my friend started when she was 3, SO 3 1/2 should be fine.
2007-10-22 22:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by MeteorShower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can go to ski school if you are potty trained usually, i started when i was 3 and my friend started when he was 2...i would definetley reccomed you start early because it will pay off...me and my friend are owning all the rest of our friends to this day!
2007-10-25 15:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by Emily C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids started at that age as did I. Don't push them. If they want to quit after 2 runs, that's okay. Make it fun.
2007-10-24 16:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by johnnyonthespot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most ski schools set a minimum age..5ish.. or has to be potty trained.
2007-10-24 09:47:26 · answer #7 · answered by dontknow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋