How to Properly Store Your Ski Gear in The Warmer Months

Because you use your ski gear during the winter, it's easy to forget that all of that moisture is bad. As the months turn warmer, any moisture you have on your gear could lead to the growth of rust, mold, and mildew. Here are a few tips you can use to properly store your ski gear during the warmer months.

1. Inspect and Clean Ski Gear
One of the first things you should do before placing your gear in storage is to inspect them for damage. Base damage, cuts, dents, and other damage could make cleaning them more difficult. It may also have chipped the protective layer from its surface, depending on what the gear is.

Fixing the damage and cleaning the gear is essential to the longevity of your gear. Take a rag and clean out all the dirt and grime that may have collected on your skis, poles, and boots.

It is best to apply a thin coat of wax to the bases of your skis or snowboard to keep the moisture and rust from damaging your base and edges. 

2. Consider Temperature-Controlled Storage

The best place to store your ski and snowboard equipment is in a temperature-controlled environment. You should never store your ski gear in the attic or the garage. Both of these areas see a lot of differences in humidity and temperature.

That can cause your gear to rust.

The best solution is to make sure they are dry then place them in a ski or snowboard bag. 

Then store it either in a storage facility with temperature-controlled units or in your home. One of the best places in your home is in your closet. 

You can also get away with storing the gear underneath your bed.

3. Buckle Your Ski Boots

An often overlooked part of storing your ski gear is your boots. They need to be buckled. That's because the cuff will revert to its flat shape otherwise. Buckling your boots keep their shape.

The inner shells of the boots should also be removed. This helps them stay dry and avoids mold and foul odors.

You shouldn't store the boots in the garage. Rodents will find the insulation they provide perfect for their nests. Instead, store them in a boot bag and keep them somewhere in your home.

Get Your Gear Ready for Next Winter

Taking care of your gear ensures that they last longer. You'll be able to spend less time buying new gear and more time on the slopes. To find out more about taking care of your ski gear, be sure to visit us at The Ski Bum.