Offended by Sky-High Ski Gear Prices? Explore the Booming Secondhand Market

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Thanks to a booming resale market, and increasing participation from covetable brands, it’s never been easier to buy used skis

Used outdoor equipment exploded in popularity during the pandemic, when supply of just-manufactured gear was limited. But now that there are so many ways to source vetted, pre-owned supplies—including directly from covetable brands like Patagonia and Arc’teryx—there’s little reason to splurge on new.needs a new piece of ski gear, she heads to Headwall Sports, a popular purveyor of used outdoor gear in Jackson, Wyo., where she lives.

There, the infrastructure investor and expert skier can find a wide and ever-changing range of premium secondhand supplies like alpine touring boots,and technical jackets that she can actually try on in person. She knows many of these things are available online, perhaps in more colors, styles and configurations, but has found that she can only get bonafide deals on the most high-end versions she favors at stores likeMs.

 

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This is exactly what the American people need right now.

Awesome … I’m off to Aspen for the winter …

ski deez nuts Nah. It doesn't work as well. Ignore this.

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