Ski locks

**Greg** · Jan 17, 2006, 12:27 PM

I don't usually lock my skis, but probably should. What locks do you recommend? Am I overanalyzing this? Should I just pick up any old cable lock? Has anyone planned to always lock their skis and then found they just didn't bother after a while? I think it's an all-or-none commitment. After all, a pair of skis getting lifted that you usually lock is worse than if you never lock at all...

**ALLSKIING** · Jan 17, 2006, 12:39 PM

I would think any lock would do the trick. I look for small locks that are easy to fit in my jacket while I am skiing.

Sky · Jan 17, 2006, 12:41 PM

I have one of those cable locks...and I use it everytime (that I don't use Wa's Ski Watch).

It's like wearing the helmet or wearing a seatbelt for me....My luck is such that now that I use these devices...the first time I don't, is when I'll need it. So, knowing those facts...I always wear a seatbelt. Always wear the helmet (walking across the parking lot too)....and always lock the skis.

That little cable lock fits right in one of the coat pockets. No, I don't expect that lock to provide a whole lot of protection...just more than what's protecting the pair of skis next to mine.

BeanoNYC · Jan 17, 2006, 12:44 PM

a retractable cable lock.

hammer · Jan 17, 2006, 12:49 PM

I have a simple retractable cable lock...the only problem is that I have a hard time looping it through the bindings so I'm usually too lazy to use it.

snowmonster · Jan 17, 2006, 2:39 PM

I have one of those retractable combination cable locks. It's cheap, easy to use and stow. I usually wear a pack when I ski so I just fasten it around one of the loops. Problem is that the cable is not long enough and sometimes I have a hard time fastening them to some post especially if the ski rack is full. Good investment though. It allows me to go into the lodge and take my time in there without getting paranoid about the skis getting lifted.

riverc0il · Jan 17, 2006, 5:18 PM

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Am I overanalyzing this? Should I just pick up any old cable lock?

yea, no need to over anaylze. just pick up a cheap cable lock. you don't need anything heavy duty, theives will see the lock and move onto the next ski, no use drawing attention by clipping something, they are interested in a quick walk by grab.

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Has anyone planned to always lock their skis and then found they just didn't bother after a while? I think it's an all-or-none commitment. After all, a pair of skis getting lifted that you usually lock is worse than if you never lock at all...

it takes only a few seconds to put a cable lock around skis. i always do so even at places like burke, mrg, magic, etc. the solution to not feeling worse if you only occasionally lock your skis is to just do it all the time, other than that you are simply making a justification to not lock them. heck, i'll even lock my rock skis (granted they are only a few years old and theives don't bother to check the bases

).

BeanoNYC · Jan 17, 2006, 5:54 PM

Steve is right Greg. For me, a locked ski equals a better time in the lodge. Nothing in the back of your mind to worry about.

**bvibert** · Jan 17, 2006, 7:15 PM

Its definitely a good idea. I must admit though that I haven't been very diligent about using mine recently though. Maybe its just because I want new skis....

BeanoNYC · Jan 17, 2006, 7:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bvibert

Its definitely a good idea. I must admit though that I haven't been very diligent about using mine recently though. Maybe its just because I want new skis....

Bri .... do you hear much about ski theft at sundown?

Jan 17, 2006, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 9/20 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,956	Ski locks I don't usually lock my skis, but probably should. What locks do you recommend? Am I overanalyzing this? Should I just pick up any old cable lock? Has anyone planned to always lock their skis and then found they just didn't bother after a while? I think it's an all-or-none commitment. After all, a pair of skis getting lifted that you usually lock is worse than if you never lock at all... __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Jan 17, 2006, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALLSKIING The Glen Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 4,380	I would think any lock would do the trick. I look for small locks that are easy to fit in my jacket while I am skiing. __________________ Dave 35 days 07/08 Season

Jan 17, 2006, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
BeanoNYC Like a steam locomotive, rollin' down the track... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 4,346	a retractable cable lock. __________________ ~Rich~

Jan 17, 2006, 2:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
snowmonster Stowe - December 31, 2007 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my mind, northern New England Posts: 760	I have one of those retractable combination cable locks. It's cheap, easy to use and stow. I usually wear a pack when I ski so I just fasten it around one of the loops. Problem is that the cable is not long enough and sometimes I have a hard time fastening them to some post especially if the ski rack is full. Good investment though. It allows me to go into the lodge and take my time in there without getting paranoid about the skis getting lifted. __________________ To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high.

Jan 17, 2006, 5:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
BeanoNYC Like a steam locomotive, rollin' down the track... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 4,346	Steve is right Greg. For me, a locked ski equals a better time in the lodge. Nothing in the back of your mind to worry about. __________________ ~Rich~

Jan 17, 2006, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sky Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Central Massachusetts Posts: 932	I have one of those cable locks...and I use it everytime (that I don't use Wa's Ski Watch). It's like wearing the helmet or wearing a seatbelt for me....My luck is such that now that I use these devices...the first time I don't, is when I'll need it. So, knowing those facts...I always wear a seatbelt. Always wear the helmet (walking across the parking lot too)....and always lock the skis. That little cable lock fits right in one of the coat pockets. No, I don't expect that lock to provide a whole lot of protection...just more than what's protecting the pair of skis next to mine.

Jan 17, 2006, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
hammer Mona Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: at a computer Posts: 2,219	I have a simple retractable cable lock...the only problem is that I have a hard time looping it through the bindings so I'm usually too lazy to use it.

Jan 17, 2006, 7:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
bvibert Surfing AZ while waiting for snow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 12,272	Its definitely a good idea. I must admit though that I haven't been very diligent about using mine recently though. Maybe its just because I want new skis.... __________________ Brian SAC Tracker - Tramdock Tracker - Chainlove Tracker - WhiskeyMilitia Tracker

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