How to Store Skis

I asked Lee Quaglia, owner of Aspen East Ski Shop in Killington, VT – Ski Magazine’s 2006 Shop of the Year for the Northeast – how and where to store our skis.

I know it’s easy to put them out of sight for the summer, but they’re never really out of mind. However, follow Lees’s advice and you’ll have peace of mind that your skis will be ready and raring to go come next season’s first snow.

How to Store Your Skis

• After the last use apply a heavy coat of wax to the skis, covering the edges and don’t scrape them. This will keep the edges from rusting.
• Don’t store the skis in a basement where temperature extremes and moisture can occur.
• Don’t set the skis on a concrete floor, to avoid possible delaminating at the tails.
• Don’t unload the binding, the spring tension should be maintained.
• The best spot for the skis is a wood or tiled floor closet in the living area – where the most ambient temperatures are.