Ski Theft

Tony_H wrote:So how do you propose these guys look after their equipment better exactly?

I really don't know Tony, I would leave that to the individuals concerned, I have never had any problems with ski theft
so I choose not to lock them ...... what do you do with yours ??

I have never locked my skis and I've never had them stolen. But then, I always hire skis and maybe hired skis aren't so attractive to thieves?

We had a whole day wasted by chasing skis which had been taken in error. Even if not deliberate its still worth making your skis look sufficiently different to stop this happening and wasting your precious skiing time. . We were tying ribbons around them after that which is one easy solution - albeit not secure against real thieves

I usually ask the hire shop to stick a label on the skis with my name on, so that I don't get confused and accidentally take the wrong skis, and so that no-one accidentally takes mine.
Apart from the issue of stolen skis, I reckon it would be quite dangerous to use the wrong skis with a different din setting, although I suppose if the other person had a much larger or smaller boot size the skis wouldn't go on, so it would be noticeable that they were the wrong skis.

Tying a ribbon on is quite a good idea, Jadavi. I sometimes tie a multicoloured sock on my suitcase, so no-one takes it at the airport by mistake, which is a similar sort of idea .

Ally - There's some nasty people out there. Some steal skis when they have their own. Take them home, put them on a back of a lorry or ebay. Job done.

Yes, some are a mistake, but remember not everyone is as nice/honest as you :evil:

Few are.

Iceman wrote:Ally ... but remember not everyone is as nice/honest as you :evil:

Why thank you Icy (and Billip 1) :)

I know I should really carry a lock and cable around with me and lock up my hired skis when I'm in a cafe, but I just can't be bothered with the extra effort involved. I suppose I will start doing it if my skis get nicked and the insurers refuse to pay up because the skis weren't locked up. I have noticed that insurance companies are becoming increasingly adept at avoiding paying out on claims for things in general ... :(

Come on, What are the odds of having your skis nicked ..... if you feel you wish to lock them there are plenty of gadgets on the market, I choose not to ....... :shock: