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Injured by Rental Ski Equipment in Colorado?

When you rent skis from a store or at the resort, you rely on their expertise to ensure your safety. Improperly tuned skis can make turning difficult and cause you to lose control. If you were injured on rental skis in Colorado, keep your rental paperwork and write down what happened.

Just like your car needs constant maintenance to perform well and keep you safe, ski equipment needs regular care. Caring for ski equipment involves an important step called “ski tuning,” or waxing, sharpening, and even grinding your skis. This isn’t necessarily a simple or easy process. Tuning mistakes are common, and improperly tuned skis can quickly turn a thrilling day on the slopes into a dangerous experience.

Equipment Issues Discussed in This Article

Here are five common tuning errors that can lead to ski failure, and even potential injury.

Over-Sharpened Edges

Sharp skis can truly be a double-edged sword. You need sharp-edged skis for precise turns, but your skis can’t be too sharp, or you’ll run into issues. Over-sharpened edges, which can occur after machine grinding if the skis aren’t properly hand-finished, can cause skis to track too straight. This can make turning difficult. You may risk losing control of your skis.

Trouble Starting Turns

Are your skis difficult to turn? They may have an excessive grip. Or, possibly, they may have improperly tuned tips and tails. If your ski isn’t perfectly flat (for example, if the edges are higher than the base), this can also make starting turns difficult and dangerous.

Grip Issues

The angle of a ski’s base edge bevel also matters. If the bevel is less than one degree, you’ll feel on edge. If your skis have too much of a bevel, you may feel like you’re struggling to get a good grip. A balanced bevel is needed to achieve stable rides and smooth turns.

Using the Wrong Wax

Failing to use the right wax, or, worse, not using any wax at all, can seriously impact your skis. The right wax depends on skiing conditions, and an incorrect choice can make your skis feel sticky, slow, and difficult to maneuver.

Vibration Issues

Skis with deep base structures are designed for use in soft snow. Using them in colder conditions may feel sticky or cause odd vibrations, making it difficult to control your skis. And, of course, if you lose control of your skis through a mismatched base structure or because of any of these issues, you risk painful, potentially long-term ski injuries.

Records After a Rental-Ski Injury

If you were seriously or permanently injured on rented skis, gather what you can:

  • Your rental receipt and any rental agreement you signed
  • The make, model and any ID number on the skis and bindings
  • Any binding adjustment form the shop filled out
  • When, where and how the injury happened
  • Photos of the equipment, the slope conditions and your injuries

Talk to Greer Law Group About a Ski Rental Injury

If you’ve been seriously or permanently injured because of improperly tuned rental skis, an injury law firm can help you understand your options. Fill out our brief contact form, or call us at 303-331-6460.