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Rippin' Rider Preview:
Volkl Skis
Volkl has taken their advanced technology down to their expansive line of junior skis. Look for special junior features (softer flex, downsized sidecuts) and adult-like cosmetics. So your little ripper can have a ski just like you!
Here's a recap of the 2002/2003 line:
Jr. P50 GS Racing
Sizes: 135-170cm (7cm)
Völkl's new race-ready Jr. GS ski- thoroughbred race room product
energY construction for ultimate edge grip and stability
New sidecut developed by the Völkl race department
Jr. P50 SC Racing
Sizes: 130,135,142,149cm
New race-ready Jr. slalom carver- true race room product
energY construction for ultimate edge grip and stability
New sidecut developed by the Völkl race department
Jr. SuperSport 5 Star
Sizes: 118-148 (10cm)
Effortless Junior carving ski with a soft flex
For improving young skiers ready for the next step in performance after entry level jr. skis
Jr. V Legend
Sizes: 108-148 cm (10cm)
Junior pipe and park twin-tip
Relatively wide waist makes it easy to balance and learn tricks
With a soft flex, the perfect ski for all types of terrain, in the park or out.
Vertigo Jr.
Sizes: 80-150 (10cm)
The ideal entry-level junior ski
Wide waist is easy to stand on, moderate sidecut for learning to turn
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