If you want to ski every weekend or every other weekend it’s to your advantage to get the most out of your skiing dollar. You know the slopes, now it’s time to learn the ropes. Here are three tips to help you save money so you can ski more often this winter.

Shop for Skis and Boots at the Right Time and Place

You might think that the Christmas week starting with Boxing Day would be a good time to pick up a bargain on a new pair of skis or boots. Think again! It’s true that during this time of the year, you can find big discounts on items like clothes and electronics. But ski equipment and accessories are different. Why?

Because this is not the end, but the beginning of the ski season, and most retailers will not put their ski gear on sale this early. That being said, you might find some bargains if you venture over to your local Sporting Goods store.

However, most of these places do not have a complete range of skis nor do they have experienced boot fitters on staff. It’s best to visit the Ski Shops that specialize in ski gear and accessories in the winter. They also have trained boot fitters so you can get a customized fit if you need ski boots.

You can always get a deal in the spring at most Ski Shops providing they still have the type of skis or boots that you are after in stock. However, begin your search in mid-February, since most of the shops begin dropping their prices around this time of the year, which is closer to the end of the ski season. In addition, you are more likely to find the skis or boots that you had your eye on earlier in the season.

Take Care of your Ski Boots

Ski boots are very durable, but they are also expensive, so you want to extend their life, especially if you have custom-fitted boots that fit comfortably and perform well. Avoid walking through parking lots after the snow has melted away. Rough surfaces will eventually wear the plastic soles to the point that they will no longer fit in your bindings properly, which brings us to the next tip.

Many boots now come with removable pads on the toe and heel, which can be replaced before they wear down beyond the safe limits. If you are in the market for a new pair of ski boots, make sure you buy boots that have replaceable pads, especially on the heels. Replacing a pair of worn, heel pads will save you a ton of cash versus buying new, ski boots.

Get a Lock for your Skis

When you buy new skis and if you do not already own a lock or your old lock will not fit your new skis, buy one before you leave the shop. Why?

Because, you may forget to get one before you lay the first tracks with your new boards. You will definitely be putting your skis in jeopardy of being stolen when you prop them up in a ski rack and head into the lodge for lunch. New skis are an easy prey. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Spend a few extra bucks up front for a ski lock to protect your initial investment for skis and bindings. It would be very painful to head back to the shop to replace a pair of skis that have been pilfered. Ouch!

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Skiing is a winter sport that involves moving over snow with the use of skis, which are long flat devices attached to the feet. Skis used to be made of wood but are now made of fiberglass, composite, or other synthetic materials. In addition to skis, skiers use ski poles to keep their balance, ski boots to fasten the skis to their feet, and ski bindings to secure the ski boots to the skis.

Skiers wear ski suits, which are very warm and are resistant to wind and water. They also wear ski helmets to protect their heads from injury, ski gloves, and sunglasses to protect their eyes from the glare of sunlight on snow-covered trails and slopes.

Skiers apply a substance called ski wax to the bottom of their skis. There are two kinds of ski wax. Glide wax helps the skis glide over the snow by maintaining the balance of friction between the skis and the snow. Grip wax allows the skis to grip the snow so that the skier can push himself or herself forward.

Skiing may be done on a piste, which is a marked trail that goes downhill. Ski resorts maintain their own pistes to ensure consistency and safety of the skiing surfaces. It is also possible to ski off-piste, in unmarked areas within a ski resort, or even outside the boundaries of the ski resort. Many ski resorts, however, prohibit skiing outside their boundaries to protect skiers from avalanches and to prevent the need for dangerous and costly rescue efforts.

Beginning skiers need ski lessons from a certified ski instructor to learn the basics of skiing. As with any sport, skiing is learned by doing. In addition to studying with a ski instructor, here are some skiing basics that beginning skiers need to remember:

• Maintain a speed that you can control. Don’t go so fast that you won’t be able to stop yourself or avoid other skiers or objects.
• When you’re skiing on a piste, make sure you don’t hit other skiers when you try to overtake them.
• Never stop or rest at any point along the piste. This may cause other skiers to crash into you. If you really need to stop, make sure you’re away from the traffic and you’re in a spot where other skiers can see you clearly.
• Follow the rules and regulations of the ski resort.

Skiing is an enjoyable sport, but it is even more enjoyable when you know what you’re doing. Make sure you’re adequately prepared and knowledgeable to ensure a rewarding ski experience.

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