Try Before You Buy Program

How Try Before you buy works

Try Before You Buy lets you test the same skis we sell, helping you choose with confidence before you purchase.

1. Connect with a gear expert in store

A staff member will help you decide which skis will be best to test and set you up for the day.

2. TEST YOUR GEAR FOR $100/DAY

Try out the skis on the slopes to see what you like best. Multiple pairs of skis can be tested in a single day, so you can directly compare and find the best skis for you.

3. APPLY TRY/BUY CREDIT TOWARDS NEW GEAR

If you find your dream setup, you can apply up to 2 days worth of Try Before You Buy fees to the purchase price of a new pair of skis.

MOST POPULAR TRY BEFORE YOU BUY MODELS

See our most popular models below, with many more available in stores. Models vary by store. Call ahead to inquire about availability.

Armada Whitewalker 116

Atomic Bent 100

Atomic Bent Chetler 120

Blizzard Black Pearl 94

Blizzard Rustler 10

K2 Mindbender 90C

Nordica Enforcer 99

Nordica Santa Ana 92

Rossignol Sender Free 110

PLUS, MANY MORE IN STORE!

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY BRANDS

Our Try Before You Buy fleet represents the top ski models for men and women. Brands and models vary by store. Call ahead to inquire about availability.

AVAILABLE AT 10 SLOPESIDE STORES

Serving the following resorts:

Colorado: Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Steamboat, Telluride, Vail

Utah: Deer Valley

Montana: Big Sky

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Try Before You Buy FAQs

What is the Try Before You Buy program?

Skis included in the program are the same models sold in our stores, letting you try before you buy. If you try out a ski, you can apply up to 2 days of the rental fee toward a new ski purchase this season. Try Before You Buy skis are available on a first-come, first-served basis at select locations and cannot be reserved in advance.

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How much is the Try Before You Buy fee?

Try Before You Buy costs $100 per day. You can swap out skis during the day for the same flat rate. Plus, you can apply up to 2 days of fees toward a new ski purchase this season.

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What is the difference between Demo Rental and Try Before You Buy?

Demo rentals are available at most Christy Sports locations and feature top-performance skis and boards from leading brands. While demo options include high-quality models, they don’t cover all the skis for sale. Select stores also offer Try Before You Buy Skis, which include every model available for purchase, some of which may also be available for demo rental. Try Before You Buy helps customers decide on a purchase, while Demo Rentals are for those seeking the best rental experience without the obligation to buy.

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Which locations offer Try Before You Buy?

Try Before You Buy is available at the following locations: