Little rippers everywhere will be stoked for the Declivity Junior, a lighter and more kid-friendly version of the Declivity and Reliance dad and mom love so much. Thanks to a poplar wood core, full sidewall, and all mountain rocker profile, this real deal ski offers an accessible, high performance feel to smaller and lighter skiers looking to tear up the whole mountain.

Why we like it:

It’s a great option for kids who are refining their skills and looking to transition into a more grown-up ski that will give them the confidence to progress.

Who it's for:

It’s a great option for kids who are refining their skills and looking to transition into a more grown-up ski that will give them the confidence to progress.

Highlights:

Taking its cues from the adult version, the Declivity Junior boasts a poplar wood core for stability and a progressive taper and rocker profile that creates a super intuitive feel in soft snow. This ski is purpose built to excel all over the mountain, and at 88 underfoot is responsive on firm snow, but wide enough to seek out powder stashes.

Things to consider:

Groms looking to dial in their on piste carving skills may find that the Declivity Junior is a bit on the wide side; the 88 mm waist width of this ski is great for soft snow, but requires more leverage to get it up on edge if you’re trying to progress from skidding turns to true carving, so in that case a narrower ski underfoot would be the ticket.

Fit & sizing considerations:

If skiers are moving from a fully cambered ski to something with rocker like the Declivity Junior, it can make sense to size up a bit as the rocker profile will make the skis feel shorter compared with that called out length. Otherwise, these ski true to size.