Snow sports are great fun, but the cost of new equipment and resort fees can put a dent in your wallet. Lots of skiers, particularly newcomers, save quite a bit of money by buying used skis.
If you plan to ski or snowboard only couple of times a year then used equipment might be a better option than renting or paying for new equipment. If after a couple of trips to the resort, you decide you are meant to be on the slopes then you can always upgrade to new equipment.
Here are some guidelines you can use to determine the estimated worth of used Skis:
Guidelines for Determining Value of Used Skis and Snowboards:
- Typically Skis used for one season in very good shape sell for about half the price of new ones.
- After 2 seasons with light use, expect to pay 30 to 40 percent of their original cost.
- Three to Five year old skis sell in the $100 to $200 range.
Appraisal Guidelines For Used Downhill Snow Ski and Snowboard Equipment:
| Recreational Downhill Skis: | Appraisal |
| Junior DH Skis 80 - 140 cm | $50 to $130 |
| Formed Skis | $150 and up |
| Adult DH Skis Straight skis | $25 at most |
| Downhill Boots: | |
| Junior Rear Entry | $25 to $35 |
| Junior Buckle | $35 to $75 |
| Adult Rear Entry | $25 |
| Adult Buckle | $50 to $75 |
| Downhill Bindings: | $50 to $150 |
| Poles: | |
| Adult Poles | $10 |
| Junior Poles | $5 |
| Snowboards: | $150 to $300 |
| Snowboard Boots: | $35 to $75 |
| Snowboard Bindings: | $50 to $150 |
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