So, youre planning a skiing or snowboarding trip. You have your travel and lodging plans all set up, but have you gotten your equipment yet? While buying your own equipment may be more convenient, its also a lot more expensive. If you have never been skiing before, you may want to consider renting in case you find you dont like it. You can always buy equipment the next time you go. Renting also makes it affordable for people who cant spend hundreds of dollars to buy equipment. Plus, you wont have to lug all the extra baggage on the plane or in the car. If you have children, you know how quickly kids can grow out of their clothes. When you rent, you dont have to buy your kids new equipment every year or two when they grow out of the old stuff.
Once youve decided to rent equipment, you should make sure to reserve it well before you take your trip. This is especially important if youre going during peak season. If you wait until you get there, you may have to do a lot of searching to find appropriate sizes and equipment. You definitely want to make reservations if youre renting snowboarding equipment. Snowboarding has greatly increased in popularity and many...