The Elan Maxx is a perfect first pair of skis for your little guy, ready to hit the lessons hard and get on the mountain with you. The Full Power Cap Construction and Synflex Core are very lightweight and forgiving. Early Rise Rocker helps your little buddy push out a snowplow with little effort and get him on the right track to learning how to make parallel turns. Elan's U-Flex Technology has ribs that are cut into the topsheet of the ski that allows it to bend and flex when the slightest amount of pressure is applied to engage the edges, making it a perfect learning tool for little and lightweight kids