My parents gave us all the old cross country skis, purchased when my siblings were about the age of my children. I sent my 10 little scouts out to try it and earn their skiing beltloop, and just like when a little toddler all of a sudden notices they have a particular toy WHEN SOMEONE ELSE WANTS IT, the skis haven't had a rest since. It's been really fun. Last Friday there were 16 kids at our house, and they all kept taking turns late into the night. They may not be so impressed skiing in the backyard if they were 18, 16, 14, and 12, but they're not, and we're enjoying right now.