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Worst ski rental experiences

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T_gonzo88
Posts: 6 - Karma: 29
I’m pretty sure at some point you have had to rent skis. No, not demo. I mean actually rent those barbaric planks on ur feet. What have been your worst experiences with rental skis, boots, etc.?
Jan 9 2020 11:07PM
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skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7821 - Karma: 21,850
As an instructor I constantly have to re-adjust bindings and bend brakes up so they don't drag on the ground. Bunch of rental shop staff who have never skiied.
Jan 9 2020 11:24PM
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WoFIowz
Posts: 9790 - Karma: 72,413
Rentals were always the shittiest boots. Feet would go numb very quick. Half my foot would be numb by midday.

Never really had a bad experience I guess other than skis and boots are shitty.
Jan 10 2020 1:17AM
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Dilldoes
Posts: 761 - Karma: 5,853
Just shit boots. Even the "upgrades" are shit.
Jan 10 2020 9:25AM
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No.Quarter
Posts: 5257 - Karma: 16,962
When I was a kid we left the tailgate open on the drive home and lost a pair of rental boots. Had to pay $250 to replace them.

Never had a super bad experience honestly other than just swimming in boots, I remember being so stoked the season that I rented my first twin tips. I think they were Dynastar 6th Sense Serial with the red paisley and gun graphic. I did so many 50-50s and jumped off the side of the rail lips on those bad boys.
Jan 10 2020 12:03PM
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r00kie
Posts: 5238 - Karma: 59,578
skiP.E.I.As an instructor I constantly have to re-adjust bindings and bend brakes up so they don't drag on the ground. Bunch of rental shop staff who have never skiied.

Same lol...boss got on me talking about liability and everything but theres no way Im walking my student back to rentals just to have them mess it up again.
Jan 11 2020 5:17AM
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