Smart ways to gear up at Ski & Sport Shack
Rent to Buy Program
Not sure if you're going to love skiing? Rent the gear for the season. If you decide to buy, we credit 100% of what you paid in rental toward new equipment. You just cover the difference.
How It Works
Three steps, one full season to decide.
Rent the Gear
Pick up a seasonal rental package. Skis, snowboard, boots — whatever you need to get started.
Hit the Slopes
Use it all season. Take your time figuring out if this is your thing.
Buy & Save
Want your own setup? Every dollar you spent on the rental goes toward the purchase of new gear. You pay only the difference.
How The Credit Works
You Pay — Seasonal Rate
The standard seasonal rate for whichever package you rent. No activation fee, no catch. Seasonal ski rentals start at $279.98 for adults and $159.98 for juniors; seasonal snowboard packages start at $289.98 for adults and $179.98 for juniors.
See every seasonal rate and deposit →We Credit — 100% Of Rental Cost
Every dollar you spent on the rental goes toward the purchase of new gear. Come in before April 15th and we'll credit your full rental payment toward the purchase price.
You Owe — Only The Balance
The math is simple: purchase price minus what you already paid, plus tax. You pay only the difference.
The credit applies to the purchase of new equipment. Rent to Buy works for adults and kids.
Built for First-Timers and Growing Kids
Why Rent to Buy?
- You're not gambling on a sport you haven't tried yet.
- Every rental dollar counts toward your purchase — nothing wasted.
- Works for adults and kids.
- When you're ready to buy, you pick from our full range of new gear.
- We'll help you choose the right stuff when the time comes.
- If it turns out skiing isn't for you, just return the gear. No obligation.
Who Is This For?
- First-timers who want to test the waters before spending real money.
- Parents who aren't sure their kid will want to go more than twice.
- Anyone switching from skiing to snowboarding or the other way around.
- People getting back into it after years away who don't want to commit upfront.
No Pressure, Either Way
No Hidden Fees
Your full seasonal rental cost becomes store credit. No activation fee, no catch. The math is simple: purchase price minus what you already paid.
Not Ready to Buy?
No problem at all. Return the gear at the end of the season. No obligation, no questions.
Standard Seasonal Rental Terms Still Apply
Seasonal rentals must be paid in full at the time of reservation and require a refundable security deposit and breakage insurance. All seasonal gear must be returned by April 15th. Late returns are charged $15/day for up to 15 days; after that, the full security deposit is forfeited.
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Rent to Buy FAQ
The credit math, the deadline, and what happens if you change your mind.
How does the Rent to Buy program work?
Rent a seasonal ski or snowboard package at the standard seasonal rate and use it all season. If you decide to buy, we credit 100% of what you paid in rental toward new equipment — you just cover the difference.
How much of my rental payment gets credited toward new gear?
All of it. Every dollar you spent on the rental goes toward the purchase of new gear. You pay only the difference, plus tax. There is no activation fee and no catch.
Is there a deadline to decide whether to buy?
Yes. Come in before April 15th and we'll credit your full rental payment toward the purchase price. April 15th is also the seasonal return deadline: late returns are charged $15/day for up to 15 days; after that, the full security deposit is forfeited.
What does a seasonal rental cost?
Seasonal ski rentals start at $279.98 for adults and $159.98 for juniors under 120cm. Seasonal snowboard packages start at $289.98 for adults and $179.98 for juniors under 120cm. See the full seasonal rental rates, deposits, and breakage insurance costs for every package.
Are there any hidden fees or activation charges?
No. Your full seasonal rental cost becomes store credit. No activation fee, no catch. The math is simple: purchase price minus what you already paid. Standard seasonal rental terms still apply — a refundable security deposit and breakage insurance are required on every seasonal rental, and rentals are paid in full at the time of reservation.
What happens if I decide not to buy?
No problem at all. Return the gear at the end of the season. No obligation, no questions.
Does Rent to Buy work for kids?
Yes — it works for adults and kids. If your child is likely to outgrow their gear mid-season, ask us about the Junior Seasonal Lease, which includes a free mid-season size swap, or the Junior Trade-In program, which gives 50% credit in year one, 30% in year two, and 20% in year three toward the next size up.
Can you tune and service the gear after I buy it?
Yes. We handle ski and snowboard tuning, waxing, and binding work in the shop — standard ski tunes are $60 and standard snowboard tunes are $70, with a normal turnaround of 7 days. Walk in anytime; no appointment needed.
Ready to give it a season?
Browse the seasonal rental packages, or stop by the shop in Stoneham and we'll get you fitted. Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed.