From the very first turns through first laps in the park, the Rossignol Scan is a reliable board for the smallest riders. Built around an ultra-soft flex and a generous rocker profile, the Scan keeps the early days catch-free and forgiving. A deep sidecut gets the board turning quickly even at the very slow speeds where younger kids spend most of their time. New blunted tips make ollies and presses easier for tiny riders who are just starting to play. The shorter Scan sizes are compatible with the Burton Riglet leash for tow-around teaching, which makes this a popular pick at lesson programs.

Why we like it:

Rocker-heavy AmpTek Auto-Turn with an ultra-soft flex makes first-time turns nearly automatic, and the Riglet compatibility on the smallest sizes is the kind of practical detail that makes early lessons easier for parents and instructors.

Who it's for:

Beginner to confirmed riders aged roughly 4 to 10, working through their first turns, first park features, and first switch riding. Parents and ski schools looking for a board that can hand down through siblings will find the Scan's simple build holds up well.

Highlights:

The Scan rides a true twin shape with the inserts mounted dead center, plus the new blunted tips, so the Scan rides the same regular or switch and presses are easier on the shortened tip platform. Profile is AmpTek Auto-Turn, 70% rocker and 30% camber, the higher rocker content puts the contact points lifted clear of the snow at rest, which is exactly what a new rider needs to avoid edge catches on bunny slopes. The sidecut is single-radius and deep, ranging from 2.7m to 5.6m through the size run, so the smallest boards turn nearly automatically. Build is honest, a Wood 3510 core (Rossignol's lightest grade), fiberglass laminates, an Extruded 4400 base, and the Rossitop 3 topsheet. The 70 through 110 sizes accept the Burton Riglet draw cord for tow-along lessons.

Things to consider:

This is a true beginner board, the 1/10 flex and rocker-dominant profile is meant for first-and-second-season riders only. Older or stronger kids will outgrow the Scan quickly and should look at the Alias as the natural progression. The extruded base is soft and asks for regular waxing if speed matters.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Standard kids sizing applies, the Scan runs 70/80/90/100/110/120, which is about as broad a kids range as it gets. Rule of thumb for kids boards, pick a length that sits between the chin and nose of the rider, and bump down if the focus is park-style playfulness or up for general resort riding.