| If you are a new skier, or only an occasional skier, or | | | | line and you won't be able to head right up to the |
| if you just want to see if skiing is for you, you may | | | | slopes. Yet, they will also store your equipment for |
| want to rent your ski equipment. The equipment for | | | | you for a small fee so that you don't have to worry |
| this winter sport can be very expensive and | | | | about it overnight. |
| cost-prohibitive in the beginning when you are unsure | | | | What ski equipment should you rent? The basic |
| if this is something that you want to pursue. If you | | | | things that you will need to rent are: skis, boots, |
| do decide to buy the ski equipment and then you | | | | poles and a safety helmet. You don't have to rent a |
| leave it sitting in your garage for years gathering | | | | helmet, but it is highly recommended to ensure |
| dust, it really is a waste of money. But, you may not | | | | protection from the most serious ski injuries. You can |
| be sure how to go about renting your ski equipment. | | | | choose from junior, beginner, or performance skis |
| Here are some basic suggestions: | | | | depending on your level of ability. |
| Where to rent it-You can rent equipment from the | | | | How much will the equipment cost to rent? It can |
| local ski shop or from the resort or ski area where | | | | range anywhere from $20 to $50 for your rental |
| you will be skiing. If you rent from the ski shop you | | | | package. You can also get half-day rates and |
| will be assured of getting the ski equipment you | | | | multi-day rates. If you don't have to rent all of the |
| want and you won't have to worry about getting it | | | | equipment, you can just rent the pieces that you |
| when you get to the resort or ski area. But, you will | | | | need. Resorts will often offer packages which include |
| have to get the ski equipment there. This can be a | | | | equipment rental with the cost of a lift ticket. |
| problem if you are flying or you have a small car. On | | | | Try to reserve your equipment in advance so that |
| the other hand, if you rent your ski equipment at the | | | | you will know that it will be there when you need |
| resort or ski area, you will probably have to wait in | | | | it-especially when the ski season gets busy. |