renting skis in vancouver...where?

[wishbone]

i dont ever ski.

i am going skiing.

i hear it's better to rent in vancouver than on any mountain.

what are my best options for the whole shebang (skis, poles, boots, bindings)?

[MC Hammered]

North Shore Ski and Board or Destination Ski

[gnosis]

Seems obvious you're not an avid/regular skier, so, I'd recommend getting gear on the hill.
I'm assuming you might pay a touch more, but, for the sake of convenience, you don't have to transport the gear: drive up, pick up, drop off, drive away.

However, if you're only going up for one day, then, I'd say it's worth the effort to pre-rent, so you're not chippin' away your snow-time waiting to get your gear; show up, buy ticket, ride/ski.

Frosty
(rented skis 10 times before buying board)

[wishbone]

im snow bussing up.

thanks winston i'll look into those two places :)

[bebu*funfun]

Originally Posted by gnosis

Seems obvious you're not an avid/regular skier, so, I'd recommend getting gear on the hill.
I'm assuming you might pay a touch more, but, for the sake of convenience, you don't have to transport the gear: drive up, pick up, drop off, drive away.

However, if you're only going up for one day, then, I'd say it's worth the effort to pre-rent, so you're not chippin' away your snow-time waiting to get your gear; show up, buy ticket, ride/ski.

Frosty
(rented skis 10 times before buying board)

i have to agree with him, especially if you have never been before and also because you are snow bussing up. Go at least once and rent, and see if you like it, see if paying the few extra bucks is worth the convenience.

if you ever do a price check post it on here..it would be interesting to see the diff between renting here or up the mountain.

only place off my mind that rents in downtown van is sports mart on thurlow/alberni.

[.anya]

the cheapest place I've found is this little shop near Stadium skytrain. I can't remember the name, but it's right next door to Chambar restaurant. Staff is friendly and helpful, and their gear is fine. I did all my renting with them before I bought my gear last year. Much cheaper than renting on the mountain.

They have a website, just search for "ski rentals in Vancouver"

[A-BOMB]

Originally Posted by .anya

the cheapest place I've found is this little shop near Stadium skytrain. I can't remember the name, but it's right next door to Chambar restaurant. Staff is friendly and helpful, and their gear is fine. I did all my renting with them before I bought my gear last year. Much cheaper than renting on the mountain.

They have a website, just search for "ski rentals in Vancouver"

That place was called Outaline...its gone now


Wishbone try http://www.snowcovers.com/

Pretty much the mountains ski rentals are the worst witch will contribute to you being uncomforatbe, most likely resulting in a bad time on the slopes.

[A-BOMB]

Originally Posted by wishbone

i hear it's better to rent in vancouver than on any mountain.

Local mountains are shit, Whistler is fine

[wishbone]

Originally Posted by A-BOMB

Local mountains are shit, Whistler is fine

whistler is where i'll be going.

[MC Hammered]

Destination Ski is the best as they will help fit the boost which are THE MOST IMPORTANT piece of gear.

Nothing else matters if your boots don't fit and hurt your feet.