Comment on The Ski Rental ProblemparentComments−ip261yThe second-hand market is a bit of a mess unless you're comparing among the most popular skis. The depreciation is also brutally steep.You can avoid the depreciation issue with old skis, but that comes with other problems.−SkyPuncher1ySki swaps are a great place for second hand or almost second hand. I’ve been to many where the local ski shops dump their old inventory. You get pretty much pristine gear for a fraction of the price.
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The second-hand market is a bit of a mess unless you're comparing among the most popular skis. The depreciation is also brutally steep.
You can avoid the depreciation issue with old skis, but that comes with other problems.
Ski swaps are a great place for second hand or almost second hand. I’ve been to many where the local ski shops dump their old inventory. You get pretty much pristine gear for a fraction of the price.