Winter is coming. I’m starting to obsessively check weather reports in the mountains again. I’m so excited about cross-country skiing. It's something I started doing last year and I loved it. Compared to downhill skiing it’s cheaper and less crowded, and I get a great workout outdoors.
Anyway, I have been considering buying my own equipment instead of renting. The rental places sell their used equipment in the fall and it’s a great opportunity to get some deals. But all things considered I have decided to stick with renting.
A complete set of used equipment would cost about $230 (I was going to buy new boots so the price would be higher).
Renting cost $17 per trip. To justify $230, I’d have to take 13 trips. That is a lot of trips. I’d have to depend on the weather, trail conditions, my travel schedule, and my friends’ schedules. Sadly, I’d be happy if I get 5 trips in this winter season.
Also, if I rent I don’t have to store the skis, and I am guaranteed well maintained and relatively new skis every time.
A Canadian girl working hard for her money and learning to make her money work hard for her.
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3 comments:
Skiis are expensive!
You are assuming the purchased equipment will only last one season which is probably not accurate.
Nothing wrong with renting however!
Mike
Mike,
You are right. A good set of skis will last for a very long time.
From experience things change a lot for me in two years. Who knows if I'll be in a city where i can ski regularly. Usually, if I don't get my money's worth within the first two years I don't buy it.
Renting also save me the trouble of having to transporting it or selling it when I move.
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