Getting Your Skis Ready for the Season — How to Store Them Until November
September is here, the first cool evenings are making themselves felt, and ski resorts are already talking about artificial snow for November. If you're a skier, now is the time to think about your next season. Pulling your skis out of their dusty corner two weeks before the slopes open only to discover they need a full wax job or that the edges are rusted is always a nasty surprise. Here's how to properly prepare and store your skis until November.
The End-of-Season Inspection You May Have Skipped
Ideally, your skis should have been serviced in spring, right after the season ended. If not, no panic — September is still early enough to take them to a technician. A full tune-up includes storage waxing (which protects the bases), edge sharpening, and binding inspection.
Also check the poles: are the baskets intact? Are the tips too worn? And the ski boots: do the buckles work? Is the interior lining in good condition? Better to sort these details in September than in a rush the night before your first ski day.
Storing Your Skis Properly While Waiting for November
A poorly stored ski deteriorates. Skis should never be laid flat on a damp floor or precariously leaned against a wall. The ideal solution: hang them vertically or horizontally on a wall mount designed for the purpose.
Créations AVLR ski racks let you store skis and poles together, neatly, with no risk of falling. Solid wood prevents marks and scratches on the edges or bases. And unlike metal racks, it doesn't condense moisture against the skis.
The Ideal Location for Storing Skis
Skis store best in a cool, dry place sheltered from extreme temperature swings. The garage is acceptable if it's dry. A climate-controlled basement is even better. Avoid very damp spaces or those with direct sunlight, which can affect binding adhesives and the composite materials of the planks.
If you're storing skis in a garage, make sure the wall mount is on an interior wall (not the exterior garage wall, which is more subject to temperature swings) and that the space is ventilated. A few simple precautions that make a big difference in how long your skis last.
Planning for the Season Starting Now
In addition to preparing your skis, September is the right month to book season passes, check subscriptions at your favourite resorts, and plan your first ski weekends. The best accommodations fill up fast for the Christmas and spring break periods.
Well stored and well prepared, your skis will be ready when the first snow falls. And with a proper wall mount installed, all you'll need to do is unhook them and go.
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