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Firefly's Rocket skis are a higher level kid's ski, but still light and accessible by kids who are still picking up the sport. The core material is a composite wood/fiberglass which is lighter and flexier than a a solid wood core, but more advanced than a foam or completely synthetic core. With a wider than average waist width, early rise and twin-tip design, these skis are going to be perfect for kids who like to play around everywhere (off trail, on trail, park, powder), and will help them gain confidence in a wide variety of ski conditions.
PU Wood Core: There are two types of cores usually: Composite and Wood. Composite is made from a durable polyurethane that is significantly lighter than wood and usually found on kids skis for that reason. Wood is the tried and true highest quality core providing long lasting snap and response from the. PU Wood Core is essentially a hybrid of both of these methods.
Cap Construction: The topsheet of this ski drapes over the edge to form a clean and rounded finish to the side of the ski. This style of construction adds some torsional rigidity, and helps reduce topsheet chipping when the skis hit each other.
Sintered Base: The material used for the base is harder, and therefore more durable than other options (Extruded). This material should be waxed regularly for best performance.
Textured Surface: Ideal for repelling wear and tear on the skis surface. Textured ski surfaces (aka snakeskin topsheet) are rough surfaces to the ski that hide or repel scratches keep your skis look new long after they are not. Originally designed for rental skis for obvious reasons, this surface is now available on a wide variety of retail skis as well since everyone likes their skis to look nice.
Tip Rocker: This refers to the early rising of the tip to get the ski on top of the soft snow, rather than pushing through it. When the skis are held with the bases together, it will look like the tips are bent, and spread away from eachother. Tip rocker also helps skiers pivot the skis, making tight trees remarkably easy, and gives the ski a surf-like feel.
Tail Rocker: Just like Tip rocker, but in the tail, this feature allows the tails of the skis to release easier from the turn to give the skier the ability to turn the skis quicker in tight spots. It also allows skiers to dump speed by forcing the tails out and sliding sideways. The effective edge is reduced because of the tail rocker, so the skis will also be easier to control when forced to ski on the groomed slopes.
There are a lot of factors that can influence your ideal ski length. Getting on the right size ski is an important part of being comfortable and enjoying your time on the slopes. Using the skier's height is a good starting point and taking things into consideration like weight, ability level, terrain, and even their personal style of skiing will help to narrow down your size range. For most people their starting point will land somewhere between their chin and nose. Remember, these are just guidelines, not rules. If you have a preferred size that you are comfortable on you can certainly go with that.
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HEIGHT |
SKI LENGTH |
HEIGHT |
SKI LENGTH |
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3' and below |
65-90 CM |
4'10" |
130-145 CM |
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3'2" |
80-95 CM |
5' |
135-150 CM |
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3'4" |
85-100 CM |
5'2" |
140-155 CM |
|
3'6" |
90-105 CM |
5'4" |
145-160 CM |
|
3'8" |
95-110 CM |
5'6" |
150-165 CM |
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3'10" |
100-115 CM |
5'8" |
155-170 CM |
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4' |
105-120 CM |
5'10" |
160-175 CM |
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4'2" |
110-125 CM |
6' |
165-180 CM |
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4'4" |
115-130 CM |
6'2" |
170-185 CM |
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4'6" |
120-135 CM |
6'4" |
175-190 CM |
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4'8" |
125-140 CM |
6'5" and up |
180+ CM |
Single item shipping costs are listed on each product page. For orders containing multiple items the shipping cost can be determined using the shipping calculator located at the bottom of the shopping cart. All orders are shipped at the discretion of Galactic Snow Sports.
Most orders are processed within 3 business days after they are submitted. During the peak season order processing times may be greater than 3 business days. If you require your order to arrive by a specific date an express shipping method is suggested to guarantee arrival. Business days do not include weekends and major holidays. Additional services such as tune-ups will add an additional 1-2 business days of processing time.
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We currently offer international shipping to Canada only. International orders are not eligible for free shipping promotions. For ALL international shipments please be aware that there are local duties, taxes, and brokerage on your purchase. These are not fees charged by Galactic Snow Sports therefore we are unable to provide an amount prior to purchase. It is suggested that you check with your local international shipping fulfillment companies for an estimate.
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These are not common occurrences but they do happen. In the event that a package is damaged in transit, lost, or stolen, please contact us as soon as possible. We will notify the shipping company and they will let us know how to proceed.
New - A brand new item that has never been used on the slopes. Manufacturers packaging may be damaged or not included. New items may have been used as display units or are past seasons closeout items. They may have slight cosmetic damage including minor scratches, scuffs, or dust from being stored in a warehouse setting.
Used - All used products have been used in a rental or demo fleet. Please use the rating scale and example images below for a reference of what condition our used skis and snowboards will be in. Used items such as boots, snowboard bindings, poles, or helmets do not have individual condition ratings as they will all show different levels of cosmetic wear and tear. All used items that do not have individual ratings will have signs of use such as scratches, scuffs, scrapes, and wear from normal use. This will not effect the performance of the product. All used items without an individual condition rating will be fully functional unless otherwise specified.
AA - “AA” rated gear will show little to no cosmetic wear. This is the closest you can get to new without actually being new.
A - “A” rated gear will show minor cosmetic wear. This gear has had limited use on the slopes.
B – “B” rated gear will show moderate cosmetic wear. This gear has had moderate use on the slopes over multiple seasons.
C – “C” rated gear will show substantial cosmetic wear. This gear has had heavy use one the slopes over multiple seasons. May be missing non-essential parts like tip protectors or top sheet adornments.
