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Ski Theft Prevention

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Maximumsushi
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I read something in some free ski magazine. Some guy had a pair of skis stolen so his next new pair he really didn't want to get stolen again. He painted the tops flat black. From a glance, the skis LOOKED like shit but were actually new big mountain skis. He never had a problem with theft again. He was even able to store the skis in the back of his pickup truck during most of the day in the hill's parking lot.

Might be a good idea if people are picking up some new skis. Maybe a few stickers to help the ugly color.
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Aug 4 2002 11:42PM
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Maximumsushi
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Totally the wrong Forum section, sorry dudes.
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Aug 4 2002 11:43PM
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Phrosty
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If i wanted my skis to look like shit I'd buy cheap skis from 5 seasons ago. I had thid idea about a ski lock thing, where if the chain was cut you would have this little bepper thing that would go off that you could carry with you.


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Aug 4 2002 11:48PM
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Maximumsushi
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If you bought skis from 5 seasons ago they would SKI like shit. I don't know about you but I buy skis to ski on them not pose with them.
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Aug 4 2002 11:52PM
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Krongos
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i got a lock and i have no problem with it


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Aug 5 2002 12:08AM
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T-lo
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if someone stole my skis id have to murder.

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Aug 5 2002 1:23AM
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sugarloafer1990
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thats an awesome idea maximum sushi.










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Aug 5 2002 10:53AM
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dpoiii
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yea i would just get a lock too..they should work..seperating your skis works sometimes but i know someone who did that and still got his candides stolen
Aug 5 2002 11:23AM
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FreshCoast
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Sounds like a good idea, but I would definatly go with a lock. Just seems a lot safer!
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Aug 5 2002 1:29PM
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CTripper
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i saw something on OLN about that and at some mountain they have cops on snowboards and cameras over the ski racks so if anyone steals skis they can see who. the whole cop thing sounds pointless though.
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Aug 5 2002 2:37PM
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SkierX
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My hill monitors the racks. but seriously. i got two surefire methods...
Method A) Ski on your skis, don't sit in the lodge all day.
Method B) If you must go inside, just use a lock. Someone isn't gonna fuck around with a lock if there are a shitload of other skis to walk with that aren't locked.
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Aug 5 2002 3:04PM
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vegabond
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ya, i just baught a ski key, best 10 bucks ive ever spent, all the hill sin quebec hade ski key racks, but its a drag when there are all teken at tremblant.

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Aug 5 2002 3:22PM
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RiverRipper
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Here is an idea...bring your skis into the lodge with you. Most every place I have been if someone says something and you just look at them and keep going they are afraid to say anything else. Or put them against a window near where you are sitting,so you can see if anyone messes with them. Also it helps to put something identifiable on them, stickers peel off but not if you use a little epoxy.


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Aug 5 2002 4:17PM
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Mashed_Penguin_NZ
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You poor bastards, over here in New Zealand ski theft is hardly an issue. Everyone just leaves their skis out on the public racks and I have hardly heard of any problems.



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Aug 5 2002 6:04PM
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Natedawg
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Ski Key...

BOIOIOIOIOIOING!!!

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Aug 5 2002 6:15PM
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powder99
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ski key is dumb, my skis can't fit in it with its plate, you should see the amount of skis that are just lying around at races im really suprised that more ski don't go missing,
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Aug 5 2002 8:13PM
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Maximumsushi
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Here at Nova Scotia where I ride theft really isn't a problem amoung me and my friends because we store all our gear inside the ski shop. However a few boarder friends of mine have had their boards 'borrowed' for an afternoon.
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Aug 5 2002 8:37PM
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aggro_sk8
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if you get a lock, noone will bother to cut a lock, to obvious and suspicious. if you dont have a lock, the racers and some of my friends i work with put one ski on one rack and the other one 2-3 racks down. kind of a hassle, but so is saving up for new skis
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Aug 5 2002 10:36PM
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wntrwill
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or just beat the fuck out of the topsheets...no one likes beat up skis. or put ductape on it like its broken....but its not! suckers
Aug 5 2002 10:47PM
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SkierX
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What is so terrible and evil about using a fucking ski lock??
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Aug 6 2002 12:05AM
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Freestyla_01
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for $10, and 30 seconds of your time every time you stop for lunch, you can save yourself a good $800 or more.
ski locks are more than worth what you pay for them.
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Aug 7 2002 3:02AM
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mammothpunks
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what kind of ghetto resort do you guys go to where you have to use ski locks to protect your skis. why would anyone want to steal a pair of twin tips when they could steal a snowboard just as easy?
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Aug 7 2002 3:25AM
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jibs
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Ummm...to sell for money?

At sunshine they'd put a sweet set up out on the rack and pay someone to just sit and watch the skis all day. If someone grabbed them they'd arrest the person and charge them with theft.

Also with the gondola, i remember one time when i was working listening to the security and ski patrol trying to catch someone who'd stolen a pair of skis. A liftie at the gondola spotted them and then they made sure the person didn't get off until the bottom, where an RCMP officer was standing right there and cuffed the guy as he stepped out of the gondola.
Aug 7 2002 6:12AM
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Digital_Dave
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1. Buy a Lock
2. Ski with a Rotweiler.


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Aug 7 2002 8:59AM
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Tosh
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some mountains dont have ski key racks but its a good 10$ idea to get it takes like 2 secs

Aug 7 2002 7:11PM
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Stinkyprimo
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hmm... where do you guys get your ski keys from? 10 dollars? haha... i got mine for 5... muhahahah!!!!!!
Aug 7 2002 10:11PM
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kevywevy
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thats why you just take your skis everywhere you go.

Check out the Low Summit Kicker Posse Website

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Aug 7 2002 10:47PM
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SkierX
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What's a ski key? Is that canadian?
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Aug 8 2002 12:28AM
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sirjibsalot
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thats a good idea..
ski keys are wicked
i dont have one
but they work fuckin rad when i used them before..
they are tight shit
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Aug 8 2002 2:17AM
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Hedekar
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I use a ski key and a cable lock together. Haven't had em stolen yet. I know people that have had ski keys and cable locks broken into for their equiptment. it sucks.

oh yeah, and my ski key was free, a cop gave it to me. sucka!
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Aug 8 2002 5:00AM
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SkierX
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I have a cable lock. But it's not some pussy assed wire... It's real cable. The only way to cut it would to carry around some huge ass snippers, whichwould definatly cause some suspicion. Trust me tho, someone isnt gonna fuck with your shit to steal it, unless they know you and just want to be pricks to you, if you ahve a lock. It's way too much hassle for then average thief. if you get your shit stolen WHILE you have a lock on... it was someone who knows you and wants to piss the shit outta you.
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Aug 8 2002 6:55PM
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Natedawg
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The ski key racks do need to be built a little better... With the development of wider skis and riser plates, it's getting harder to fit both skis in the ski key rack. I just lock my poles and one ski in the rack.

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Aug 10 2002 4:45PM
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hanklambo
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i have one of the locks with the cable...it's crazy, ever since myh skis and bag got stolen at mt snow riderfest, locking my stuff up is a great idea when i'm not at waterville...since we have this team room thingy

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