Product Update: This combo kit has been discontinued but you can still buy the adaptor and skins separately.
Taking kids out into the backcountry while they're still young can be a rewarding, exciting process, but doing so requires the right mix of equipment, weather, and snacks. While pin tech bindings and boots have yet to be scaled down for the smallest kids, Contour has a solution that bridges the mechanical gap between the wee ones and the backcountry. The StartUp adaptor clips into traditional alpine bindings, and traditional alpine boots clip into the adaptor to create an uphill ascension system that mimics AT bindings. Included in this kit are trimmable 95mm wide Contour skins that can be cut to fit skis up to 140cm long, with the skins being made of the same 65/35 mohair/synthetic blend that many other adult Contour skins are made from. We can't promise that they'll be breaking FKT's and putting up 10k vert before work with this gear, but starting them in the backcountry while they're young could lead to a lifelong hobby. Plus, preparing some future trailbreakers helps everyone!
- The adapters weigh just shy of 850g per pair, and pack up compactly to fit neatly inside your pack for the descent.
- With the range to fit boot sole lengths between 245-305mm, the adaptor can adjust to a growing kid (or kids).
- Trimmable skins can be cut to fit any youth ski and will function just like adult skins, but with no tail-strap to simplify fitting.
- Not included: thermos of hot chocolate, fruit snacks, sandwich, and pack of tissues.
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Questions & Reviews
12/4/2023
Would these work for 143 skis?
12/4/2023
Hi Robin, yes, the main thing is the boot/binding on the ski. The Boot Sole Length of the boots needs to be between 245-305mm, and the alpine binding on the ski needs to be adjusted for the boots. The BSL is typically written in raised plastic on the side of the sole.
12/5/2023
Thanks for the info! I was asking about the length of the skis for fitting the skins. My son has 143cm skis.
12/5/2023
Got it, Robin. The skins are 140cm and do not have a tail clip so they can be cut shorter. It would work great with a 143.
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5/8/2023
Hi! Can you ship this item to Canada (Mtl, Qc)? If it is yes, is there any additionnal fees? Thank you!
5/8/2023
Antoine, We can ship to CA.
There will be International shipping charges. If you fill out the order and your address, it will tell you the shipping options. And there may be taxes and duties due upon delivery, but we can't say what that might be.
There will be International shipping charges. If you fill out the order and your address, it will tell you the shipping options. And there may be taxes and duties due upon delivery, but we can't say what that might be.
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4/19/2023
I just ordered these for my son and then checked his boot and it’s 240 mm….will it work for a smaller boot!? Thanks!
4/20/2023
Hi Bre, technically these only adjust down to 245. In theory, there is a smaller kids adapter available, but unfortunately, those were delayed until next season.
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12/11/2021
What is the max weight suggested for these. My 10yr old intermediate skier is the size of a small female adult at 5’2”
12/11/2021
Hi Dave, there is no max weight specifically tied to these adapters, just a boot sole length range of 245-305mm. However, given the materials I doubt they would hold up well to an adult weight. The Daymaker binding
is another adapter that goes down to a size 23 and can handle adult size humans!
is another adapter that goes down to a size 23 and can handle adult size humans!
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2/16/2021
Hello! I am wondering if there's any chance these would fit a bit of a smaller boot?
2/16/2021
Hi Tracy,
The Contour Kids Touring Adapter is designed to fit a boot sole length range of 245-305mm. If you would like to dive into more details, reach out to us at help@skimo.co!
The Contour Kids Touring Adapter is designed to fit a boot sole length range of 245-305mm. If you would like to dive into more details, reach out to us at help@skimo.co!
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1/25/2021
David J Tepper
(used product a few times)
My 8 yr old son went skinning with me a few weeks ago for the first time and they worked pretty well. He fell over on a double fall line section of trail while ascending and one boot popped out as his boots are the minimum BSL at 245mm. No other trouble beyond that.
The one thing I would suggest here is that you purchase tail clips for the skins as the package does not include them and most skins will fall off eventually without tail clips, especially with sloppy use by kids.
The one thing I would suggest here is that you purchase tail clips for the skins as the package does not include them and most skins will fall off eventually without tail clips, especially with sloppy use by kids.
2/1/2021
I have used these without tail clips for a few years now - my theory is that kids just don't do enough laps to make tail clips necessary (they quit before the skins do)?
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12/27/2020
Hi,
I know it says the skins are for a ski up to 140cm. Any chance they would work on a 157 Revolt 95? He's 12. Advanced skier. New to touring so I don't want to spend too much on skins just yet. If they would definitely not work, then what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Sinead
I know it says the skins are for a ski up to 140cm. Any chance they would work on a 157 Revolt 95? He's 12. Advanced skier. New to touring so I don't want to spend too much on skins just yet. If they would definitely not work, then what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Sinead
12/28/2020
Hi Sinead, unfortunately I think these skins are going to be too short for that ski. You have a few options; you could buy some skin material off the roll, buy some tip and tail attachments that you can find here, and build a skin yourself. If you want to buy something that already comes with the tips and tail attachments and just needs an edge trim I'd suggest the Voile Hyper Glide Skins.
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11/17/2020
can adults with smaller feet use these? weight limit?
11/18/2020
Hey Mongo, these touring adapters work better for lighter-weight individuals. Contour doesn't specify a max weight for the bindings but based on the materials I wouldn't suggest using them for someone who is heavier. You could check out a binding called Daymaker touring bindings as a more robust alternative.
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5/2/2020
Orest
(used product regularly)
My 7, 10 and 12 year old boys love these. I bought one set not knowing which of them would be into it, and may have to buy 2 more in the fall! Great product after you dial it in after fiddling a bit.
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3/26/2020
Hi
I'm wondering if this Contour Kids StartUp Set has an end of season sale price.
I'm in Logan, UT.
Thanks
Jeff
I'm wondering if this Contour Kids StartUp Set has an end of season sale price.
I'm in Logan, UT.
Thanks
Jeff
3/27/2020
Hey Jeff, thanks for reaching out but unfortunately, this product is not going to be on an end of season sale.
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