Renting Vs Buying on Your Ski Vacation

Most working class Americans spend the majority of their lives struggling to make a living, working forty hours a week or even more. Vacation time never seems to add up fast enough. We plan for it and look forward to the time when we can get away from the pressures of daily life and enjoy some rest and relaxation. For many people, this means a warm, tropical getaway somewhere distant and exotic. But for others, the ideal vacation is in the snow, skiing or snowboarding in a beautiful and remote mountain location. The speed and the thrill of a trip down the slopes is a revitalizing experience.

Still others may have never experienced a day on the slopes and would like to, or only go every once in a while. For people who have decided to take their vacation time on the slopes, trying to decide whether to rent or buy skis for the big vacation might be a challenge.

One of the most important aspects to consider is how many times you plan on skiing this season. If you are an avid skier, you most likely already have skis that you feel comfortable on. However, if the ski resort where you plan to go is far away and you don't have the means to transport your skis, you may want to consider renting. Transporting skis especially by air can be awkward and expensive. Also, if you won't be staying for longer than ten days, renting skis may be cheaper than going out and buying ski gear. Buying ski gear isn't a matter of finding just skis and poles, you also need to buy boots, bindings, snow clothing, gloves, goggles, and an assortment of other odds and ends.

Very often ski resorts have rental packages that include everything you need for a set price. This will be cheaper than buying all new gear, guaranteed. For experienced skiers who own their own equipment, another benefit of renting is the chance to try new and improved gear that you wouldn't normally get a chance to try. Also, rental ski equipment is consistently maintained by the rental company and so you won't need to worry about tuning it up yourself before you head out to the slopes.

However, if you plan on being on the slopes a lot this season, for at least more than two weeks, renting equipment might get expensive. At that point, it might be a better idea to invest in ski equipment that will last you for many years. But for those people who are just spending their vacation time unwinding on the slopes for a week or so, renting ski equipment is a better idea.

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