Performance Ski Rental

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Permalink Reply by Barry Goldkind(TeachToSki) on January 23, 2009 at 7:00am

Not sure where you are renting from to tell what the difference is, but for real good all mountain skis try the Fischer Watea 84's and the Nordica Top Fuels.
Both are great skis.

Barry
Ski School

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Permalink Reply by skisteamboat on January 23, 2009 at 7:08am

Check with the Guys in the Yurt at the top of the Gondola. I have had several friends who have used their service and been very happy. If you tell them what your ability, desires, etc are, they can set you up with a set of skis. Steamboat Ski and Bike Kare and One Stop Ski Shop, both downtown are two others I recommend.

Any good ski shop will help you decide what to rent and most will credit the rental fees toward purchase if you want to buy after the demo.

Cheers

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Permalink Reply by Marlene on January 23, 2009 at 9:14am

Justin - the ski rental business has come a long way since you probably have rented. In fact, due to the high costs of buying new equipment, as you mentioned, I also decided to do rentals this year. For only $160 I could rent decent skis (K2 Burning Love) for the entire season ( I rented from Ski Haus for myself and my 3 kids for the season). Not only is the equipment better, your choices are better and also the people working in the ski shops seem to be more informed. Don't be afraid to tell them (and anywhere will be able to help - whether it is the Yurt at the top, Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare, Ski Haus, Steamboat Ski & Sport, etc.) exactly what you mention here - your ability, experience, what you feel comfortable skiing, height, weight, etc. and they will be able to outfit you with a great ski. In other words - don't let this worry you. But I do like the idea of being able to try different skis (especially if you have been out of the loop so to speak for a few years) so maybe the demos at the Yurt would be the way to go. This way if you don't like them for one reason or another just bring them back and try something else. All without having to go to the bottom. Have fun!

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Permalink Reply by Justin on January 23, 2009 at 4:13pm

So would it be alright if I decide one day I don't like them I can bring them back? Also if I want to try a few pairs of skis out for the week can i rent them return them and then get a different pair without any extra cost

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