How to Rent Snowboard Equipment

Snowboard gear is expensive. If you plan to go only a few times a year, you might want to look into renting your gear. It is fairly inexpensive, you won’t have to store your gear in the off-season, and snowboard equipment rental is relatively simple.

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Nearly all ski shops carry snowboard equipment, and if you live in a state with a lot of skiing – like Colorado or Utah – it is likely you have a local ski shop where you can rent your gear. Renting “in town” can help you beat the crowds on the slopes, but if you have a small car or are traveling a long distance, you will probably want to rent equipment directly from the resort where you bought your lift tickets. Most resorts offer package deals on rental equipment. Wherever you are coming from, and wherever you decide to rent your snowboard gear, here is how the process works:

Your body and skill level

Often you will have a little card or clipboard to fill out with your general info, weight and height. The equipment professionals will generally ask at what level you board. If you don’t know the difference between your toe edge and your heel edge, then you are a beginner. But don’t worry – you will know by the end of the day!

Your shoe size

Next, it will be time to get your feet sized for boots. You will want to wear thick socks, usually a wool blend or synthetic material. It’s a good idea to let someone help you the first time you try on snowboarding boots. They should feel a little snug when you first put them on. Be sure to sit and bang your heel down before you start lacing the boots. You want to feel your toes brush the front of the boot, but not be pressed or curled. It is sometimes helpful to snap your boots into the bindings before your leave to be sure you have a good fit.

Helmets

These are typically optional for adults, but some terrain parks now require helmets. If you have a child who will be taking lessons, they will likely be required to where a snowboard helmet.

Now that you know how snowboard rental works, make sure you are getting the best deals on your gear rentals. Right here, you’ll find dozens and dozens of snowboard rental deals from coast to coast!

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