Van Deer GS-JR pro — Review
Overview
The Van Deer GS-JR pro is Van Deer's junior GS race ski across five 154-174cm lengths. Longer radii (16-21m) and the ~65mm race waist scale the adult GS platform to U14-U16 body weights preparing for FIS geometry.
On-snow performance
Longer sidecut favours committed high-speed carves and clean line integration in GS gates. Softer core versus adult GS lets lighter racers flex the ski; edge grip is strong on hard snow. Not a free-ski.
Construction & specs explained
154cm: 103/65/88, 16m, ~1560g. 159cm: 104/65/89, 17m, ~1640g. 164cm: 104/65/89, 18m, ~1810g. 169cm: 105/65/90, 19m, ~1885g. 174cm: 105/65/90, 21m, ~1930g. Race sandwich construction with sintered base and race-tune edges.
Who it's for & comparisons
Versus the Head WCR e gs rebel team junior it's a purer World-Cup-derived race build with the Van Deer team tune; versus the adult Van Deer GS world cup it's the junior-length family member; versus the Atomic Redster g7 a comparable junior race platform with different flex feel.
Pros, cons and verdict
Pros
- Genuine junior GS geometry across five lengths.
- Strong grip on hard, groomed race snow.
- World Cup DNA scaled to junior body mass.
- Predictable rebound in gate sequences.
Cons
- Race-only — poor off-piste utility.
- Needs committed edge input to open the sidecut.
- Race tune requires ongoing service.
- Not for freeski cross-training.
Verdict: The pick for U14-U16 GS racers preparing for FIS geometry — five race-scaled lengths with World Cup DNA and no compromises for free-skiing.
Missing a hand while carrying ski gear?
A friend of mine created Clipstic, the easy way to attach your poles to your skis! Using this link you get 10% off as well as support for Pick-a-ski!
Check it out!not sure the gs-jr pro is your ski?
Answer a few quick questions and the ski selector matches you with the right skis from 800+ models — free, no sign-up.
try the ski selector