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Please see our copyright and disclaimer notice page. With the rapid infusion of shaped skis into the snowsports scene, it's no wonder that children's instructors and parents are still clamoring to find out what these skis have in store for kids. After all, racers are skiing faster on shorter skis and adult beginners are experiencing a sharper learning curve on them. The answer is yes, as long we follow a few guidelines. Ages First off, let's clarify some things with regard to age.