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First-Ski Junior Girls' Package
Blizzard Pearl JR and Marker 4.5
The 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.
Is This the Right Package for You?
Best For
Young 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.
Consider Another Package If
Your 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.
Why We Like It
- The size run reaches from 70 cm to 110 cm, which covers a first season and often the one after it.
- A 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.
- Cap construction is light and durable, and durability matters more than performance on a first pair.
- The plate adjusts for boot length, so a mid-season growth spurt does not necessarily mean new skis.
Best Uses
- First turns, magic carpets and gentle green runs
- Young girls in ski school
- Families skiing enough days that rentals stop adding up
- Second-hand-proof setups a shop can reset each season
- Junior skiers needing 70 cm to 110 cm of ski
Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand
Shape and Sizing
- Dimensions
- 102-67-89 mm (70 to 90 cm)
- Lengths
- 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 cm
- Rocker Profile
- Rockered tip, camber underfoot
Package and Setup
- Construction
- JR Composite Cap over a FDT Junior RTL plate, size S
- Binding
- FDT JR 4.5 binding
- Plate
- FDT Junior RTL plate, size S
- Setup
- System 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.
Common Questions
Who is the Pearl JR and Marker 4.5 for?
Young 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.
How is the binding on the Pearl JR and Marker 4.5 set up?
The 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.
Why is the binding listed two ways?
The 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.
Can the binding be adjusted as my child grows?
Yes, 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.
Should I size up so the skis last longer?
No. 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.
Can we hand these down to a younger sibling?
Yes, 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.
Our Verdict
The 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. Bring the boots when you collect it, and bring them back each season.