A kid on a snowboard needs different gear than a kid on skis, and the fit matters just as much. Boots that are too big make it hard to turn, and a board that is too stiff fights a light rider all day. Getting the setup right before you reach the mountain is the easiest way to keep a child smiling past lunch.
Maison de Ski rents kids snowboard gear from our Idaho Springs shop at I-70 Exit 241, on the way to Loveland, A-Basin, Winter Park, Keystone, and Breckenridge. Here is how to find a setup that fits, and when to think about moving up.
What a kids snowboard package includes
Kids snowboard rentals start at $25 a day and include a Rossignol board, boots, bindings, and a helmet. Everything is sized together, so you are not mixing a board from one place with boots from another. Every rental is tuned and inspected before it leaves the shop, like the rest of our rack.
Helmets come with the package, which is one less thing to buy for a sport your child might try once and never touch again. If you need goggles, they rent for $12 a day and staff can check the fit against the helmet at the counter.
If your child has never ridden, tell the staff at reservation. The setup for a first-timer is different from the setup for a kid who has spent a season in lessons, and the difference is mostly in how the board flexes and how the bindings are set.
Sizing by height, weight, and shoe size
Snowboard sizing is not an exact science, but height, weight, and shoe size get us close. When you reserve, we ask for name, gender, weight, height, age, and shoe size. Staff use those numbers to pull a board and boots before you arrive.
Height sets the starting range, but weight matters more for flex. A tall, light child and a shorter, heavier child of the same age may ride different boards. Tell us how confident the child is and how much they have ridden, and staff will adjust from there.
Boot fit is the part parents underestimate
A snowboard boot should be snug around the heel and ankle with toes just touching the end. Too much room lets the foot slide, and a sliding foot makes the board feel unstable. Kids often say a boot is fine when it is a size too big, so have them stand up and flex forward before you leave the counter.
Bring the socks your child will actually ride in. A thick sock changes the fit by half a size, and a boot that felt right in thin socks can pinch by the second run. Staff fit every boot in person at pickup, and that is worth the ten minutes.
Boots that are too big are the most common problem we see with kids' snowboard gear. A child's foot grows fast, and parents size up to get more seasons out of a pair. With rental boots there is no reason to size up: get the fit that works now and swap next season.
Renting gear for this trip?
Maison de Ski fits skis, snowboards and snowshoes at I-70 Exit 241 in Idaho Springs, 25 miles from Loveland and on the way to every major I-70 resort. Early pickup is free after 2 PM the day before.
When to move up to a performance board
Kids who are linking turns confidently and ready for more support, can look at the Performance Snowboard Rental from $45. That fleet uses Never Summer and Rossignol boards with Rossignol boots and bindings, and it gives a stronger rider more support at speed and on steeper terrain.
There is no fixed age for the switch. A small, light child can stay on a kids board longer than a heavier child of the same age. Ask at the counter, and if you are unsure, start with the kids package and see how the season goes before spending more.
A performance board is not a reward for getting older. It is a tool for a rider who is ready to hold an edge at speed. If your child is still sliding turns or falling on easy runs, the kids board is the better choice for another season.
Pickup, returns, and saving
Early pickup is free after 2:00 PM the day before, so you can fit boots without rushing on a powder morning. A parent can sign the waiver online for a minor before you arrive. The shop is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day, and returns come back to the same Idaho Springs location.
If you are renting for several kids, book them all on one reservation so staff can pull every board and boot before you arrive. A family of four takes longer to fit than one child, and the counter gets busy on weekend mornings.
Reserve by November 25 with code SKI26 for 15% off. The code stacks with free days on multi-day rentals, though it does not apply to seasonal rentals or demo packages. Groups of 10 or more can call 303-567-2044 at least 24 hours ahead for special rates.
Common questions
How much are kids snowboard rentals in Colorado?
At Maison de Ski in Idaho Springs, kids snowboard rentals start at $25 per day and include a Rossignol board, boots, bindings, and a helmet. Reserve online with code SKI26 by November 25 for 15% off.
Do kids snowboard rentals include boots and a helmet?
Yes. The kids package includes the board, boots, bindings, and a helmet, and staff fit the boots in person at pickup. Goggles are not included, but they rent for $12 a day.
How do I size a snowboard for my child?
Give the shop your child's height, weight, age, and shoe size when you reserve. Weight matters most for board flex, height sets the starting range, and shoe size decides the boot. Staff pull the gear before you arrive and adjust the fit at pickup.
