How Try Before you buy works
Try Before You Buy is available at 10 slopeside Christy Sports locations in Avon, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Vail, Steamboat, Telluride, Deer Valley, and Big Sky. You can try out the same models available for sale in store, allowing you to test different skis before making a purchase. Up to 2 days of credit from Try Before You Buy program can be applied to a new ski purchase within the same season. Skis are available on a first come, first served walk-in basis at select locations and cannot be reserved in advance.
- CONNECT WITH AN ASSOCIATE IN STORE: A staff member will help you to assess what skis will be best to test and set you up for the day.
- TEST YOUR GEAR: Try out the skis on the mountain to see what you like best. Multiple pairs of skis can be tested in a single day for the same price, so you can directly compare and find the best model for your skiing needs.
- RETURN ON SCHEDULE: Return the ski and snowboard gear to the same location on the scheduled date. Late return fees apply.
- APPLY YOUR CREDIT: If testing helps your find your dream ski setup, you can apply up to 2 days worth of the Try Before You Buy rental cost to the purchase price of a new pair of skis within the same season.
How Try Before you buy works
Try Before You Buy is available at 10 slopeside Christy Sports locations in Avon, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Vail, Steamboat, Telluride, Deer Valley, and Big Sky. You can try out the same models available for sale in store, allowing you to test different skis before making a purchase. Up to 2 days of credit from Try Before You Buy program can be applied to a new ski purchase within the same season. Skis are available on a first come, first served walk-in basis at select locations and cannot be reserved in advance.
- CONNECT WITH AN ASSOCIATE IN STORE: A staff member will help you to assess what skis will be best to test and set you up for the day.
- TEST YOUR GEAR: Try out the skis on the mountain to see what you like best. Multiple pairs of skis can be tested in a single day for the same price, so you can directly compare and find the best model for your skiing needs.
- RETURN ON SCHEDULE: Return the ski and snowboard gear to the same location on the scheduled date. Late return fees apply.
- APPLY YOUR CREDIT: If testing helps your find your dream ski setup, you can apply up to 2 days worth of the Try Before You Buy rental cost to the purchase price of a new pair of skis within the same season.
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.
How much is a Try Before You Buy rental?
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 rental costs toward a new ski purchase this season.
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.
Which locations offer Try Before You Buy?
Try Before You Buy is available at the following locations:
Try Before You Buy Locations
Bike Rentals / Hike Rentals / Bike Service & Repair / Water Sports Rental / Ski/Snowboard Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
- Closed - Reopening 11/24/25
Patio Showroom / Season Rentals (Winter) / Ski/Snowboard Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
Ski/Snowboard Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
Ski/Snowboard Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
- Closed for Season
Bike Rentals / Bike Service & Repair / Ski Rentals / Ski Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
- 10am - 5pm, daily
Bike Rentals / Ski Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
- 10am - 5pm, daily
Bike Rentals / Hike Rentals / Bike Service & Repair / Ski/Snowboard Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
- 10am - 5pm, daily
Bike Rentals / Ski/Snowboard Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
- Closed for Season, 11/7
Bike Rentals / Season Rentals (Winter) / Ski/Snowboard Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
- Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
- Saturday & Sunday, Closed
Bike Rentals / Hike Rentals / Bike Service & Repair / Ski/Snowboard Rentals / Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair / Custom Boot Fitting
