While renting ski equipment is very common, did you know that you can also rent your ski outfit? Take the quiz to find out whether it’s better to keep buying your ski suit or switch to renting instead!
When should you rent your ski gear?
You ski for a week a year at most
If you don’t ski very often (one week a year, at most), there’s no need to invest in a ski suit. Instead, treat yourself to some delicious, well-deserved hot chocolate on the slopes!
Renting guarantees you gear in excellent condition, featuring the latest technical innovations. Say goodbye to your old ski suit—which is no longer waterproof and used to force you to cut your runs short because of discomfort (cold, dampness, etc.).
Another reason—admittedly more trivial but just as important—is that renting lets you wear the trendiest gear every year (without breaking the bank). Finally, forget the trauma of having to wear your older brother’s or sister’s ski suit—with sleeves that were too long and legs that were too short—that your parents made you wear as a kid…
You never know what size to choose
If you’re a parent, you know the stress of kids growing at lightning speed! It’s hard to know if the outfit you bought on sale last year will still be the right size by the time you head out on vacation. Avoid the drama of your youngest child who flat-out refuses to wear those pants that end mid-calf: opt for a stylish, well-fitting rental jumpsuit that everyone will agree on!
Same goes for you: if every year you ask yourself the same question—“Will I still fit into my ski suit after Christmas dinner?”—renting is THE solution to let you enjoy the holiday in peace and choose the style that’ll make you feel great on the slopes!
Looking for the most eco-friendly option possible?
Renting is doubly eco-friendly:
- It reduces textile production. This is a significant factor when you consider that ski clothing accounts for 6% of the total carbon footprint of a day of skiing (16% for the full set of gear: outfit, skis, boots, etc.);
- It makes traveling by train easier (lighter and less bulky luggage since your outfit is waiting for you right there at the resort) and thus allows you to minimize the carbon footprint of your vacation as much as possible. Because yes, transportation accounts for 52% of the carbon emissions from a day of skiing.
When should you buy your ski gear?
You go skiing several times a year
If the mountains in winter are your second home, then a ski suit is just as essential as a pair of jeans in your closet. In that case, renting can get pretty pricey, so it’s better to invest in a high-quality suit designed by a manufacturer committed to the planet (like Picture, for example)—one that will last a long, long time…
You’re the king or queen of haggling on Vinted
While renting your gear is a great way to limit your vacation’s environmental impact, it’s not the only option!
Is there no one who can resist you on secondhand sites? Do you manage to snag nearly new used items at unbeatable prices? Then go for it!
You’ve got it all figured out for your kids
Unbelievable but true: your oldest daughter’s outfit (or your brother’s or best friend’s oldest daughter’s) always fits your youngest perfectly. And she’s so proud to wear a jumpsuit from a big sister she admires! Make the most of it… good habits when it comes to secondhand shopping start at a young age ;)
So, what’s the verdict? Are you Team Rent or Team Buy this winter?
