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When to put kids on skis?

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Coloradosucks1
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Title pretty much sums it up, Oakleigh will be two the beginning of December so I'm hoping middle of March, start of April I'll be able to get a few days with her on the magic carpet.

What would you all say is the determining factor, with it? Strength is obviously a big aspect. I wouldn't think balance plays a huge roll since she'll barely be going.

Being a single mom, I'm open to any and all advice. Thanks!
Oct 20 2015 12:09AM
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brov1
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my dad started me at 26 months and i am forever grateful to his for that
Oct 20 2015 12:12AM
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T-Van
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Totally depends on your kid. If he's already realy active and jumping alot and overall has great body control you should be fine! Also just start out in your backyard at first, will be more enjoyable for both of you.
Oct 20 2015 12:27AM
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CHORIZO
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Coloradosucks1Being a single mom, I'm open to any and all advice. Thanks!


just go up with me, ill set your kid on some skis and send her on her way. Then i can teach you how to lipslide a donkey dick
Oct 20 2015 1:11AM
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gnar_whal
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brov1my dad started me at 26 months and i am forever grateful to his for that


So you were 2..
Oct 20 2015 7:36AM
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abaer
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I had my daughter on skis the first time at 19 months. She just slid around at the base and down the lift ramps. The next year we took her up he lifts and she loves it. She is already asking when she can go skiing this year.

I will be putting her in ski school this winter. She loves that kind of structure plus dad can ride in the morning alone and grab her for the afternoon.
Oct 20 2015 7:38AM
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dustygoldflakes
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as soon as they can stand
Oct 20 2015 8:05AM
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DayMan
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Coloradosucks1Oakleigh


What.
Oct 20 2015 11:11AM
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GayWolf420
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Go for it. One of the best things my parents did for me was getting me up on skis by the time i was 3.

Not to mention you can brag to all your friends that your kid skis while the rest of their toddlers are still playing with fisher price toys or something, idk im not a parent.

Best of luck to you.
Oct 20 2015 11:20AM
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Static
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I took my daughter out to the resort for the first time at like 16 months, she probably got 8 days in that season. No reason to wait, if they can stand they can ski, or at least stand on skis for like 15 minutes.

The biggest problem is boots, 14 mondo is the smallest they make and that was still like twice her foot length at the beginning.

I've been using the hookease setup, works well in my opinion.
Oct 20 2015 12:14PM
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CHORIZO
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RedPandaWhat.


was gonna comment on this, but the single mom took all my attention
Oct 20 2015 12:31PM
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BrothsTopaz
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brov1my dad started me at 26 months and i am forever grateful to his for that


wish i got on them at that age. my parents are boring.
Oct 20 2015 12:43PM
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Gr0mo
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dad put me on skis at 2. Even before that he put me on his back a couple times, kind of dangerous looking back but he was a strong skier so i guess it was ok
Oct 20 2015 12:47PM
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YoungGun.
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brov1my dad started me at 26 months and i am forever grateful to his for that


I have been skiing for 181 months.
Oct 20 2015 12:47PM
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Bamjam
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My parents slapped sticks on me at age 3. The earlier the better. If she can walk in ski gear, she's set.
Oct 20 2015 1:35PM
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gotti
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I learned to ski before I learned how to walk
Oct 20 2015 1:38PM
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Deepskier
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Once the can stand or walk i was like 1 and a half
Oct 20 2015 2:54PM
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CQBMN
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Start as soon as possible. I wish I had started earlier. And let them do whatever type of skiing they want to. I so wish I had started park earlier.
Oct 20 2015 4:22PM
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purplepants420
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I didn't get skis until I was 10, I wonder if my life would be any different if I started before then...
Oct 20 2015 5:44PM
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profa_212
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i was at three years, but totally depends on the kid. just don't force him into anything!
Oct 20 2015 5:59PM
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selfiejesus
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SteezyCollinStart as soon as possible. I wish I had started earlier. And let them do whatever type of skiing they want to. I so wish I had started park earlier.


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Oct 20 2015 6:01PM
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Coloradosucks1
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CHORIZOjust go up with me, ill set your kid on some skis and send her on her way. Then i can teach you how to lipslide a donkey dick


Hahahaha, I'm fond of face shots and urine in my butt. Word.

RedPandaWhat.


Figured it was the feminine version of Oakley, works.
Oct 20 2015 6:44PM
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CHORIZO
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Coloradosucks1Hahahaha, I'm fond of face shots and urine in my butt. Word.


Im in love
Oct 20 2015 9:03PM
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DayMan
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Coloradosucks1Figured it was the feminine version of Oakley, works.


I'm going to name my first daughter Atomicah. Or maybe On3pquah (pronounced oh-en-three-pee-qua)
Oct 20 2015 10:47PM
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brov1
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gnar_whalSo you were 2..

yes 26 weeks sounds younger thooo
Oct 20 2015 11:44PM
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waxbang
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Oct 20 2015 11:57PM
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gnar_whal
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2 or 3 for me
Oct 21 2015 7:18AM
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Bamjam
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Coloradosucks1Hahahaha, I'm fond of face shots and urine in my butt. Word.



Figured it was the feminine version of Oakley, works.


You said you were single? ;)
Oct 21 2015 12:05PM
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Chronic_
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i fully plan on introducing my children to the mountain as soon as they can stand. i only hope my passion and love shredding is genetic.
Oct 21 2015 1:38PM
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CharlzHub
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When you find out that you are pregnant, your baby should already be skiing
Oct 22 2015 5:27AM
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steeze4days
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SteezyCollinStart as soon as possible. I wish I had started earlier. And let them do whatever type of skiing they want to. I so wish I had started park earlier.


Sure, because a two year old knows what park is.
Oct 22 2015 6:19AM
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CQBMN
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steeze4daysSure, because a two year old knows what park is.


I'm just saying that once they know how to ski pretty well, let them explore the mountain
Oct 22 2015 8:08AM
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steeze4days
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SteezyCollinI'm just saying that once they know how to ski pretty well, let them explore the mountain


Fair enough, agreed
Oct 22 2015 9:46AM
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