Essential Ski Safety Equipment For Kids
Without question, ensuring the safety of your kids when they are skiing is your number one priority. Yes, the mountains come with their fair share of risks and you want your little ones to have fun and enjoy themselves... but in as safe as possible an environment.
Protective ski equipment helps to minimise the risk of injury and can help boost your child's confidence. These products are some of the essentials you should consider kitting out your kid with before heading out on the slopes.
Oakley
Kids O Frame 2.0 Goggles
- A vented lens with F3 Anti-fog coating prevents moisture build-up keeping vision clear
- The O Matter frame construction allows it to mould to the contours of your face
- Triple-layer polar fleece foam creates a solid yet comfortable/dry fit
- Discreet notches in the frame make them compatible with most prescription eyewear
- Lens: Dark Grey +
- VLT: 14% (CAT 3) = 57% (CAT 1)
Built for comfort and clarity, the goggles use a malleable frame and outer riggers to eliminate pressure points on the face. They are also fully helmet compatible, and a silicone coating ensures they remain in place.
The lens features 100% UVA/UVB protection, and an anti-fog coating. Complementing the lens technology is a large peripheral field of vision, allowing your child to see more on the piste - improving their decision making and safety.
Demon
Flexforce Pro Impact Shorts Youth
- Multi-season use (wintersports, skateboarding, mountain biking)
- Removable pads
- Hand washable
Especially useful for children learning to snowboard, the shorts prevent bumps and bruises on the hips, thighs and bum area.
Burton
Youth Impact Wrist Guard
- Velcro straps
- Slimline design
- Machine washable
Your hands and wrists contain 27 individual bones. This intricate construction allows for a large range of movement and dexterity. However, in the event of a fall you naturally extend your arms and hands to protect yourself - exposing these small bones to the impact.
These low-profile wrist guards sit beneath your child's gloves safeguarding the wrists and palms. Adjustable Velcro straps provide a secure fit and accommodate growing kids. You can also machine wash them to keep them fresh and clean.
Atomic
Kids' Live Shield
- Adjustable shoulder straps
- Removable and height adjustable waist belt
- Multi-density 3-layer foam
- Ultra-lightweight
- CE certified
The 3-layer multi-density foam is stiffer on the outside and softer next to the body with a design that gradually absorbs shock and dissipates the energy from a crash.
For added comfort, the Active Thermo Fit adapts and moulds to the shape of the back when worn. Shoulder straps are adjustable and keep the protector close to the body; the waist belt can be moved up or down to fit different length torso’s or removed completely for those wanting to wear it under a race suit.
Giro
Crue MIPS Helmet
- Hard shell construction
- MIPS
- In Form Fit customisable sizing
- Removable goggle retainer
Ideal for the little park rats and all mountain shredders in your life, this durable hard shell helmet boasts some of the world's leading technologies in safety equipment, such as MIPS. The purpose of MIPS is to reduce the rotational forces on the brain that can occur during oblique strikes.
Carefully positioned vents help with cooling and Giro's In Form fit system allows for plenty of adjustment.
Feel free to ask our customer service team for more information about kids' safety equipment, sizing and age suitability.
About the Author:Pete Fletcher - Outdoor ExpertPete grew up hiking most of the trails in the Lake District before being introduced to skiing. A decade later and you're most likely to find him snowboarding, skateboarding or making a mean coffee. |