2006-11-25 02:50:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
For $3 it isn't a bad idea. What time of the year are you going? If it's early or late in the season there is more potential to hit rocks and other hazards so it would be a good idea then. What kind of skier are you? If you are an intermediate skier who rarely strays far from the groomed runs I wouldn't worry about it. If you are an expert level skier and will never stay on the groomers it isn't a bad idea. If you are a beginner and will be sticking to the congested beginner area, definitely pick it up as the chances of another skier hitting and damaging your equipment is fairly high there. But again, 3 bucks for a little piece of mind is a good deal.
2006-11-25 02:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by Paul G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the concept of a "damage waiver" is idiotic and greedy. Rental skis are rental skis, shops make a ton of money off of them and should be able to cover wear and tear. It sounds like you should pay it though; if they are charging for "damage" they may very well hit you with an unethical, yet hefty repair bill.
That being said, I would certainly inspect the skis and make sure they aren't damaged when you get them; Think...If people are paying for damage insurance, guess what? They will tend to beat the heck out of the skis cause they know they can!
Check the bases for grooves and gouges, check the edges for sharpness and make sure there are no chips or chunks missing, look very carefully at the bindings too. Ask them if the DIN and forward pressure a settings were properly tested and adjusted! And finally, whatever your ability, rent something "good;" they will serve you better than crummy entry level skis.
2006-11-27 11:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by Solo Parent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For $3 absolutely then you can ski all over not worrying about what you do to the skis. But since it's only $3 they most likely don't check and/or care about damage on the skis.
2006-11-25 11:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by skiisme753 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most places are not strict about checking equipment back in. The chance of seriously damaging your rentals without doing some pretty extreme stuff is poor. It is not worth it. Make sure the equipment is in good order as soon as you get it.
2006-11-28 00:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by jvcc06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went sking I did...hey, it's just $3 bucks...anything can happen while sking that your not expecting...even to the most experienced skiers...so yeah..pay the $3 bucks and if nothing happens at least you know you could've been out ALOT MORE if you had it something and damaged the ski's.
2006-11-28 19:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by ♫piano_player♫ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will spend lots of money and have lots to deal with first time going skiing.
$3 is a good buy.
Start early, enjoy yourself, laugh alot, take a short lesson, stay warm.
2006-11-25 11:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by Rockies VM 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋