It is normal for us to ask ourselves this question. Ski equipment is fundamental and key for our days in the snow, you have to feel comfortable with the equipment and it feels like a second skin.

Ski boots


What you should do is make calculations. Yes, calculations comparing prices to see what is really cheaper. The other day we were talking precisely about how to organize some cheap ski holidays, so if you go skiing for many days during the season, it is still worth buying, but if you go sporadically once a year, it clearly compensates you rent. Let's see the pros and cons that you will have in case you make one decision or another. But first of all, take a look at all the snow activities that we have in our country.

Skis and poles



What happens if you rent?

If you decide on this option, you have to take into account some points
  • Logically you will be wearing a new kit each time. They will not store your material from one week to the next if you go skiing several times in a season - Negative point
  • On the other hand, if you prefer you can change and try new skis every day - Pro point
  • You will save on maintenance since it is paid for by the rental company - Pro point
  • You save transportation from your home - Point in favor

Ski shop


What happens if you buy?

If you decide on the purchase option, you are going to get a lot of use out of the material, right? Here we leave you with some points to take into account.
  • Your material forever. Your second skin. This way you will get used to going down with him. You will feel infinitely more comfortable, more agile. - Point in favor
  • You can get equipment at the end of the season with discounts of up to 50%. They will not be news for the following season but you will save a lot of money this way. - Point in favor
  • You will have to transport them in the car so you will also have to buy a ski rack - Negative point

Here we leave you an indicative comparison of purchase and rental prices for one week of the most important products.

Purchase Rent
Skis €500.00 €70.00
Canes €60.00 €20.00
Helmet €100.00 €20.00
Boots €250.00 €50.00
TOTAL PRICE €910.00 €160.00










downhill



As you can see, the price varies significantly and you would have to make approximately 5 ski trips for it to compensate you to buy all the material. If you are interested and hooked and plan to go up several times a year to enjoy these sports, it is clearly worth it to make an investment and buy your equipment. Although they will always let you borrow it, right?