Skis, boards and boots spend more of the year in storage than they do on snow, so how you store them makes a real difference to how they perform when you get them back out! We see the same avoidable damage roll in every autumn, and almost all of it comes down to a few habits people don't realise matter.
How should I store my skis or snowboard over summer?
The basics here are simple, but easy to get backwards if nobody's told you.
- Wax the base before storing, don't scrape it off until your first outing
- Store flat or upright, not leaning under pressure
- Keep in a dry space away from direct heat (radiators and hot garages both cause problems)
- Loosen binding tension if possible
How should I store my ski or snowboard boots?
Boots are usually the thing people get wrong, mostly because it's tempting to just shove them in a bag and forget about them.
- Buckle loosely rather than fully done up or fully open
- Pull liners out if removable and let them air dry fully before storing
- Keep away from direct sunlight and heat, which warps shells and cracks buckles
What's the most common storage mistake?
If we had to pick one thing to fix, it'd be this.
- Storing damp liners in a bag over summer, this is the top cause of the smell (and breakdown) we see come September
Do bindings need anything special?
Bindings get forgotten more than anything else in this list, but they're worth thirty seconds of attention.
- Back off the DIN setting slightly for storage if still mounted on the ski
- Have us reset it to your correct number before you ski again
- Full tension held for months can lose accuracy over time
If in doubt, drop your kit in and we'll sort it for you!