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How to check rental skis condition
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Hi all
I was wondering if anybody could offer me any tips on how to check the condition of skis offerd to me by the rental shop
Thanks
Nick
Obviously
A snowHead
isn't a real person
Obviously
A snowHead
isn't a real person
I'm no expert but check the obvious- ie. are they fairly new looking, scratched to pieces on the underside, edges sharp that sort of thing.
My first trip I didn't really pay any attention at all and on my next trip with decent gear- noticed an immediate difference. Didn't realise quite how bad my first hire skis really were until I tried some new ones!
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
A couple of tips:
Edge sharpness can be checked by trying to shave the face of a fingernail. A properly sharpened edge will do that.
If the bases have been properly repaired and waxed between rentals, the plastic will be perfectly level with the steel edges with no nicks and grooves. The waxing should be a very thin layer, rather than a thick coating. Waxing can, of course, sometimes fill the damage and disguise it, so watch out for that!
Take the skis out for a ride, and exchange them if they don't feel right. A good shop will look after you.
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