What to do if my kid always crosses the skis?

The first thing to check is the length of the skis. If the skis are too long for your child's height and weight, they will naturally cross more often as the child lacks the strength and leverage to keep them in the snow plow position. Ideally, for a beginner toddler, the skis should reach somewhere between their chest and chin.

A "Try-Ski" (or "Edgie Wedgie") is a small, simple tool that clamps onto the tips of the skis and connects them with a flexible cord. This prevents the tips from crossing while still allowing the child to move their feet. It's a fantastic temporary aid to help them feel the correct "pizza" shape without the frustration of constant tripping.

If you don't have a helper tool, you can help them manually. While sliding backwards in a snowplow slowly if you dont feel comfortable try it very slowly walking backwardson a flat area, you can hold the tips of their skis together with your hands. This physical guidance helps their muscles "learn" the correct positioning.

Sometimes, skis cross simply because the terrain is too steep for the child's current skill level. On a slope that's too steep, toddlers often lose their balance or panic, leading to crossed tips. Moving to a flatter area allows them to regain control, feel the edges of their skis, and practice the snowplow position without the added stress of too much speed.