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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-boot-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-boot-page\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003eFirst-Ski Junior Girls' Package\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBlizzard Pearl JR and Marker 4.5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Blizzard Pearl JR and Marker 4.5 is a first-ski package for young girls, running from 70 cm up to 110 cm. A 102-67-89 mm shape on a short cap-construction ski is built to point easily and stop easily, which is what a first season asks for. The 4.5-rated junior binding sits on the smallest FDT Junior RTL plate and reaches the low release settings small children need, and we mount and set it in the shop against the child's own boots rather than shipping it preset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Package for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYoung girls taking their first turns and building confidence on green runs, roughly 70 cm to 110 cm of ski length, on a light binding set for their weight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Package If\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYour child is already linking turns at speed or needs more than 110 cm of ski, since this package is aimed at a first season or two on snow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe size run reaches from 70 cm to 110 cm, which covers a first season and often the one after it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eA 4.5-rated junior binding reaches release settings adult hardware cannot, which is the reason not to hand a child a hand-me-down setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCap construction is light and durable, and durability matters more than performance on a first pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe plate adjusts for boot length, so a mid-season growth spurt does not necessarily mean new skis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFirst turns, magic carpets and gentle green runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eYoung girls in ski school\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFamilies skiing enough days that rentals stop adding up\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSecond-hand-proof setups a shop can reset each season\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eJunior skiers needing 70 cm to 110 cm of ski\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eManufacturer specs · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e102-67-89 mm (70 to 90 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLengths\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e70, 80, 90, 100, 110 cm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRockered tip, camber underfoot\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePackage and Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eConstruction\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eJR Composite Cap over a FDT Junior RTL plate, size S\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBinding\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFDT JR 4.5 binding\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePlate\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFDT Junior RTL plate, size S\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSetup\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSystem package. The FDT JR 4.5 binding is supplied on the FDT Junior RTL plate, size S and is mounted and adjusted in the shop. Release settings are set by a certified technician for the individual child and are not fixed by the product.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWho is the Pearl JR and Marker 4.5 for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eYoung girls taking their first turns and building confidence on green runs, roughly 70 cm to 110 cm of ski length, on a light binding set for their weight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow is the binding on the Pearl JR and Marker 4.5 set up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe FDT JR 4.5 binding comes on the FDT Junior RTL plate, size S and is mounted and adjusted in the shop by a certified technician, using your child's boots and their current weight, height and age. Release settings are not a published figure on this package because they are set for the individual child and need checking every season as they grow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhy is the binding listed two ways?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe listing name and the manufacturer catalog use different names for the same package. Blizzard's FW26\/27 catalog lists article 8A6452MF with the FDT JR 4.5 binding, and our listing carries the retail binding name. It is one package and one article number, not two products.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan the binding be adjusted as my child grows?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eYes, within a range. Junior system bindings adjust for boot sole length across several boot sizes without remounting, which is most of the reason to buy a system package rather than a flat ski. Bring the skis and the new boots in and we will reset the length and recheck the release setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShould I size up so the skis last longer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNo. A ski that is too long is harder to turn and harder to stop, which slows progression and takes the fun out of it. The plate gives you room to grow through boot sizes without changing skis, which is the right way to buy longevity in a junior package.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan we hand these down to a younger sibling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eYes, and it is one of the better arguments for owning rather than renting at this size. Bring the skis and the next child's boots in and we will reset the sole length and the release setting, and check the ski over at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Blizzard Pearl JR and Marker 4.5 does the first-ski job properly. A 102-67-89 mm shape and simple cap construction in lengths from 70 cm to 110 cm give a young skier something light enough to control, and the 4.5-rated junior binding covers the low release settings that matter most at this size. The FDT Junior RTL plate adjusts for boot length, so the package can follow a growth spurt or a younger sibling. 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