Properly storing your skis throughout the year and beyond the season is crucial to their durability, longevity, and comfort. When the ski season ends, it's important to properly care for your ski equipment, footwear, and accessories.

How to take care of your ski equipment after the season?

Skis should be stored properly. First and foremost, they should be thoroughly cleaned. You can even do this with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. The area around the bindings can be cleaned with a soft brush. Then, wipe them thoroughly and leave them in a dry place to dry. It's best to have your skis properly cleaned by a professional before storing them away until the start of the season. Maintaining your equipment is just as important before and after the season ends. You can, of course, do some of the maintenance yourself, including waxing the skis, applying a waterproofing product, and loosening the bindings. However, if you decide after the season that the condition of the bases, for example, is no longer satisfactory, it's worth taking your skis to a ski shop for a full tune-up, including edge sharpening. Finally, it's a good idea to put the skis in a special ski bag and store them in a safe place. This will protect them from the harmful effects of dirt. Ski bags are also beneficial because they protect the metal parts of the skis, which are susceptible to corrosion.

How to store skis and ski boots?

Ski maintenance should always precede storage of your equipment. The same rules apply to ski boot storage. At the end of the season, boots should be cleaned and inner boots disinfected. Cleaned and dried ski boots should be stored with buckles fastened. It's a good idea to have a single storage location for ski equipment. It's best to store everything in a well-ventilated area. When it comes to skis, special attention should be paid to ensuring there's enough space. They should be protected from bending, flexing, and falling. It's not recommended to store them in any position—they should be as secure as possible. In such a carefully selected location, they can wait until next winter.

All of these steps, along with finding the right storage space, will help you take professional care of your equipment and enjoy it next season. The better you care for your skis and boots, the longer they will last.