qcanoe
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Been skiing for 40 years but with a couple of exceptions have mostly been a stay-at-home New Englander. Last year I took my skis on a plane in an ancient but sturdy nylon bag and the airline (Southwest) said they were not liable for any damage unless skis were in a hard case. (!!??) This year I'm going to Utah with my nine-year-old and am trying to figure out how best to pack our two pair of skis. Read a rave review in one of the ski or allied mags (Outside? Skiing?) for a brand of double carrier that everyone seemed to like, but now I cannot locate the blurb. Advice? Any ideas welcome (but read notes below first). Thanks!
-q
Note 1: Am not prepared to deal with the complexity, expense, and uncertainty of pre-shipping skies to destination. Besides, although I have two pair of skis, my son doesn't, and we may need to be using them up to a few days before we leave.
Note 2: I am a bit fussy about my boards, and thus renting would only be an option for nicely tuned, fairly high-end skis. Although this is very appealing as even my "soft snow" skis are skinny (74mm waist) by western standards, I've looked into this, and people want $30 - $45 a day for these, which is way too expensive for a week - I could get a new pair on eBay for that.
-q
Note 1: Am not prepared to deal with the complexity, expense, and uncertainty of pre-shipping skies to destination. Besides, although I have two pair of skis, my son doesn't, and we may need to be using them up to a few days before we leave.
Note 2: I am a bit fussy about my boards, and thus renting would only be an option for nicely tuned, fairly high-end skis. Although this is very appealing as even my "soft snow" skis are skinny (74mm waist) by western standards, I've looked into this, and people want $30 - $45 a day for these, which is way too expensive for a week - I could get a new pair on eBay for that.