There plenty of ways to lessen the cost of freeskiing.
Here are a few ideas to consider as the 2020-2021 season approaches.
Even just new skis and bindings can cost as much as $1000 dollars.
Do not lose hope!
Check early and check often!
It is also worth it to start checking online around holidays.
Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Black Friday are some good ones.
Also, many companies, like ON3P offer pre-order specials during the summer.
Many companies offer “pro deals” which are discounts they give to those who work in the industry.
Even smaller companies like Moment skis offer pro deal forms on their websites.
Used doesn’t mean useless
Buying used is an obvious choice for getting great gear for cheap.
Here on Newschoolers, we have a greatBuy/Sellpage where members can list and buy gear from others.
There is a ton of gear priced super low, most of which is in great condition.
To speak personally I have bought from the Buy/Sell forum multiples times.
A ski swap is usually an event where anyone can bring their gear and sell it.
Think of it as a big community yard sale for ski gear.
Saving on your tickets can be a great way to cut down on the total cost of freeskiing.
If you want to improve you will likely be at the hill quite a bit.
The supplies are pretty simple and inexpensive.
Wood, screws, and PVC are about all you need.
It’s also not terribly hard to find these supplies lying around at construction site dumpsters.
Find someone working and ask if it’s possible for you to take it off their hands.
Always ask though, you don’t want your free set up turning into an expensive court case.
How to build a summer setup.
How to build a rail.
He knows his stuff and has some specifics for you.
For skis, I think finding a pair of ARV 96s on sale is the ski equivalent."
“A 90s waisted ski can do literally anything from rail rat days to big mountain.
“Places like TJ Maxx can have legit snow gear for cheap.
Don’t eat resort food, bring a lunch and eat with your pals at the car.
Carpool as much as possible and make friends that do freeskiing.
-Lonely
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