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It’s clear that family ski holidays are some of the most enjoyable holidays that you could ever have – but if you and your family return year after year, you might start to wonder whether it’s time to invest in your own skiing equipment.
If you ski regularly and often practise the sport on dry ski slopes or in indoor ski venues when you return home, you may well be tempted to invest in some quality skiing equipment.
However, buying ski equipment doesn’t come cheap. So you need to make sure if you do decide to buy, that it’s the right time.
Here’s how to know for sure when it is a good idea to buy your own.
First off, why would you want your own skis?
There are a lot of perks to having your own ski equipment. But the most common reasons for people buying their own usually depends on how often they ski.
Many families go skiing every year, and a result it can be worth the investment. Having your own skiing gear means you don’t have to pay to rent it out, which, when added to your other holiday expenses, can be quite costly for the whole family to do each year.
You should always think about the frequency of use when considering buying your skis – if you’re going to use them regularly then they can be a great investment.
Pros of owning your own ski equipment
There are plenty of advantages of owning your own skis:
- Quality – You can choose whatever ski equipment you want when buying your own. Having to be beholden to the resorts rental stocks is eliminated when you have your own kit.
- Consistency – When you’ve got ski boots that fit just right and are comfortable you don’t want to give them up. With your own equipment you can make sure you buy boots that are exactly the right shape to give you the comfort and support you need. .
- Customisability – You can have whatever gear you want when buying! When renting you have to stick with the stock that they have. So if you want a very specific type of boot, or ski, for example, you can get it.
Broadly speaking it’s fair to say that owning your skis is a little bit of a luxury. But sometimes life’s little luxuries make a big difference!
Cons of owning your own ski equipment
The most obvious downside to owning your own ski equipment is that you have to take it with you every time you ski. Skiing equipment is heavy and cumbersome. If you rent you can simply organise everything when you have arrived at your ski resort, and many families, especially those with several children, much prefer this than having to lug six pairs of ski’s through an airport every time they go away!
Some of the disadvantages of owning your own ski equipment are:
- Transport – It is a bit more complicated travelling with equipment, especially larger pieces of gear like snowboards.
- Rental Quality – Rental places tend to get new gear in each year and so you can expect the quality will still be relatively good.
- Cost – Although you’ll probably save overall, keeping a ski equipment collection together is a larger cost than renting. You may have to pay extra in baggage if you are flying with ski equipment as well as paying for bags to pack all your ski gear into, and if children outgrow theirs quickly you will have to keep replacing them too!
Ski Equipment Explained
If you’re a regular skier then you may well be considering buying your own ski equipment. If you do take the plunge and buy your own, your own so long as it is decent quality, and properly maintained it should last for many ski seasons to come.
You could also buy second hand to save on costs – and sell your skis if you stop regularly going, want to upgrade or have outgrown them.
In any case, your skis should be there to help make sure you have the best trip possible. So regardless of whether buying or renting, make sure you find the best fit and quality you can so you can make the most of the fantastic skiing at your resort!
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