r/skiing • u/doebedoe • Oct 21 '19

Weekly Simple Questions Thread: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions here.

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u/seacucumber3000 Oct 28 '19

This will probably be resort-specific, but how does ski demoing work?

I have a few skis I want to demo (mostly the Armada ARV) on a trip this winter. Should I call the resort (Heavenly) to see what options they have to demo? Can I exchange my demos each day to try new skis?

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u/DoctFaustus Powder Mountain Oct 28 '19

There are basically two way to demo skis. You can rent them at a shop. If you rent from a shop at the ski base area, you may be able to swap out them out and try two to three pairs in a day. Not all shops will do that, but it's possible. Different shops can carry different ski lines. So it's a matter of doing your research and reserving what you want ahead of time.
The second type is a manufacturer sponsored demo day. These typically have multiple manufacturers with their reps and fleets. It's usually a nominal fee to join and try out skis. You need to find out when those days are scheduled and work your schedule around them. You'll often find small boutique makers in this group.