Making Rentals Easy!
View of the Highland Bowl from the top of Ajax
In todays blog I am going to talk about a few tips to make the ski/snowboard rental process easy/fun. Renting skis can be an intimidating process for some but it doesn’t need to be. My first tip is to get to the shop at a non busy time if at all possible. Incline is open till 8pm everynight and this is a great time to come get your equipment. The afternoon rush is usually winding down by 5pm so anytime after that is good. By coming at a non busy time you get more attention from the ski technician. It is also nice to get the gear the night before because then you don’t have to hassle with it in the morning! If you do have to get your equipment in the morning come in early. We open at 8am and don’t usually get busy until 9 or so. Nobody likes to wait in lines so get there early! Another tip is to be honest with the ski tech. If you say you are a ripping skier and you are just intermediate we might end up putting you on the wrong skis. We have skis in each package designed for everything from someone who skis the Highland Bowl to someone who is still on Fanny Hill. Being on the right ski/snowboard can be an important step in progressing to the next level and having an enjoyable vacation. Many people don’t give boots enough credit but they are honestly the most important part of the rental process. Getting your boots right on the first try is important. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and tell the tech what you are feeling. We can make suggestions but we can’t tell whats happening in your boot unless you tell us. There are no stupid questions in the rental process! Finally, if there is a specific ski or snowboard you are dying to try call us a couple days before you arrive and we can try to hold it for you. One of the most fun parts of the rental process is the ability to try different skis on different days and for different conditions. Don’t be afraid to come in and swap out your skis. Happy renting and see you out on the slopes!
Team Incline
