How young is too young-

So I've got a son who is a year and a half old....

My girlfriend's niece went up last season at a couple months into being four years old.  The board was a bit big for her, but she ripped it up.  She didn't care about falling and had a blast.

Her parents bought her a board for this coming season, and she sits at home in front of the TV strapped in, rocking back and forth.  It's classic!

If you can find gear that's the correct size, then why not?  If manufacturers are making boards/boots/bindings that size, someone out there is riding them, no?  That said, in my experience working in shops and renting out gear, finding small ski equipment is usually a bit easier than snowboarding equipment.

My son turns 4 this week. We just had his birthday party today.

For his birthday, "Mama and Dada" got him a Burton Chopper 100, Burton Grom FS bindings, and Burton Grom boots. Check my thread that I JUST posted out in the "Gear Talk" portion of the forums here.

Last winter, we just started out by getting a sled/toboggan and pulling him around on it while standing. This summer, we started to teach him how to skateboard. And on crappy days, we put a huge dry towel down on our laminate floors and pull him around while standing on it.

This winter.... he's going to strap in for the first time.

Our son has and almost unnatural balance and coordination for his age.

So, how young is too young? I think the answer is different for each kid. Specifically, their balance and coordination, and to a degree, their intelligence.

Just make sure it's fun, and when they're ready to pack it in - pack it in. You want each experience to end on a good note.

As soon as they've mastered walking, they're old enough to board.  Maybe ski, but I'd give them a choice.

Encourage their will to learn.

Bizarre. I just tried uploading them to the post again. See if they show up for you now.

oh man.. that is the cutest picture!
should be a fun winter, jeff! Good luck!

jen, cute picture.  her stance is hilarious.  If I rode like that I'd break my pelvis the first time I fell.  Hahahahah

in my experience younger children lack the muscular development and finer motor skills needed for snowboarding. They especially struggle with toeside, because there is not much development in the lower leg muscles. What generally happens is they build bad habits like a tendancy to stick on their heelside edge and bad basic stance. These habits can be hard to break down and can limit their progression as they get older.

Originally posted by little ole me Here's Mike & Nicki's daughter riding before she even turned 2.  If they're able to walk, they're ready to rock!! I love how wide her stance is too.  Makes me laugh every time I look at it!