Smart ways to gear up at Ski & Sport Shack
Lease to Buy Program
Thinking about buying? Lease new gear for the season. If you decide to buy, we credit 100% of what you paid in the lease toward the new equipment package. You just cover the difference.
How It Works
Three steps, one full season to decide.
Lease 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 lease goes toward the purchase of new gear. You pay only the difference.
How The Credit Works
You Pay — 60% of the cost of a new equipment package
Get fitted for brand new equipment! 60% of the cost of the equipment is what you psy to lease it.
See every seasonal rate and deposit →We Credit — That cost should you decide you love it
Every dollar you spent on the lease goes toward the purchase of new gear. Come in before Febuary 26th 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 lease 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. For LEASE TO BUY packages must be bought out by Febuary 26th. Should you decide to not purchase out the equipment you may use the equipment for the remainder of the season and returned by April 15th. Late returns are charged $15/day for up to 15 days; after that, the full security deposit is forfeited.
Ski & Sport Shack · A Shop For All Seasons · Program details subject to change
Lease to Buy FAQ
The credit math, the deadline, and what happens if you change your mind.
How does the Lease to Buy program work?
Lease a seasonal ski or snowboard package at the 60% of the cost of the package and use it all season. If you decide to buy, we credit 100% of what you paid in lease toward new equipment — you just cover the difference.
How much of my lease payment gets credited toward new gear?
All of it. Every dollar you spent on the lease 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 Febuary 26th and we'll credit your full rental payment toward the purchase price. April 15th is the seasonal return deadline and this applies towards ALL LEASES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN BOUGHT OUT: late returns are charged $15/day for up to 15 days; after that, the full security deposit is forfeited.
What does a basic 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.
Seasonally leases apply ONLY towards new equipiment. The cost of a seasonal lease of new equipment will be 60% of what the package cost.
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 lease cost becomes store credit. No activation fee, no catch. The math is simple: purchase price minus what you already paid.
Seasonal leases apply only towards the equipment you have leased. Should you wish to test other equipment you may lease it for a separate cost.
We offer a demo program as well! Demo equipment subject to avaliability of equipment at time of fitting.
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. No additional charges as long as it's returned by April 15th.
Does Lease 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.
Leased equipment subject to service charges.
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.