| When it comes to renting ski equipment on a ski | | | | via online channels can sometimes save 25% or |
| vacation, there are several things you need to know | | | | more. It can also often save a lot of time. |
| about the process. Here are tips and tricks for | | | | 3) What Type of Ski Gear Should I Rent? |
| renting the ideal equipment for your skier ability and | | | | Ski and snowboard rentals come in many different |
| the conditions that exist. | | | | flavors. From parabolic skis to fat powder planks, the |
| 1) Choose the Ideal Ski Rental Location | | | | choice is yours. Most common for brand names in the |
| The lift tickets are bought, the lodging sorted, | | | | industry are Salomon, K2, Line, Dynastar and |
| everythings in order but your ski rentals. Choosing | | | | Rossignol. All of these manufacturers offer powder |
| the location of your ski rental company is often | | | | skis, racing skis, mogul skis and park skis. For those |
| overlooked. Ideally, if you can find a ski rental shop | | | | who lust after Colorado corduroy, you’re ideal |
| near your lodging accommodations. This is often | | | | ski will differ from a powder hound. |
| preferred because lugging around ski, boots and poles | | | | For corduroy skiing, you’ll most likely stick to |
| can be quite the workout. Most bases at ski resorts | | | | shorter skis with deep sidecuts, which will enable you |
| offer a multitude of ski rental locations to book both | | | | to simply put your skis on edge and let the magic of |
| alpine gear and snowboards. | | | | the “hour glass shape” do the work for you. |
| 2) Saving Money on Ski Rental Equipment | | | | Parabolic skis have revolutionized the ski industry |
| First things first, in order to save money on ski | | | | because of their ability to perform quick edge to |
| rentals, it is imperative that you book online prior to | | | | edge turns. Much less leg work goes into controlling |
| your vacation. Go to the internet for the best deals | | | | these type of skis. |
| and discounts. There are several sites that specialize | | | | Powder hounds on the other hand need a longer, |
| in rental equipment for resorts around the world. | | | | fatter ski, which will enable them to float on top of |
| Most sites are set up to take your skier information | | | | the powder. Though many powder skis still provide |
| which makes the actual process of fitting for your | | | | sidecuts, the radius isn’t nearly as dramatic. |
| skis and boots extremely easy. Early bookings done | | | | |