Ski Theft and Locking Skis

[jimmywilson69]

Nik I use a retractable ski lock. they are smaller than my wallet. yes the cable is not that thick. I like to think that if you are looking to steal skis, you are going to choose ones that are not locked up. I can't find my exact model, but this link has several that are very similar.

my biggest complaint is that most ski racks don't have a bar accross them to lock your skis to. I often have to lean them on the end where there is a "pole"

Ski Locks

 

[Madroch]

I lock all skis except my oldest, the now almost exclusively for rock use skis, but I still split those.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

(All other arguments aside, you gotta admit snowboarders have skiers beat in the boot category)

but you spend alot more time on your booties...

 

[ski stef]

down at the base lodge, no. (but should)
driving across country, yes.

good suggestions for picking up some locks, I guess if I had something I'd be more apt to lock them up to be safe.

I've definitely done the one ski over here and the other ski over yonder.

 

[marcski]

My wife and I use small retractable cable locks to lock our skis. We carry them in our jacket pockets; so we have them on us even at the summit lodge.

Yeah, it's not a super thick cable...but I have a feeling the lowlifes are just looking for an easy grab n' go. If it's locked, they'll move along.

I do this, too. Sometimes, I will even leave it down at the base area and just split 'em up if I stop somewhere else.

 

[snowmonster]

I always lock my skis. It's a ten dollar insurance policy to buy peace of mind for $800 worth of equipment lying unattended out of my sight. Sure, it's a thin cable but it'll probably deter more crooks than a security officer pretending to watch over the racks.

I've only had my backpack swiped at a ski resort. It was in one of those cubby holes in the lodge. I've replaced what I've lost and, I know you are better people than I am, but I only wish ill on whoever stole my stuff. May your use of my old pack bring you nothing but bad luck you effin' bastard! For now, I ski with my backpack even in the resort.

 

[Nick]

I used to almost always ski with a backpack. Would carry a few things with me that I didn't want to leave behind... wallet, phone, also a bottle of water and if the temp was an in between day I would bring some layers if I needed to so I could put the gator away (for example).

I have a camelback I mt bike with I was thinking of bringing along. It's a little smaller plus then I could get some water while I'm skiing, which I almost never drink. Course, then you gotta pee more.... hmmmm

 

[RENO]

I always lock my board. Been using one of those retractible Dakine combination locks with thin cable, but picked up a Safeman retractable Cable lock for this season. Gonna lockup my new board with it. Cable is a lot thicker than the others and it's just as small when the cable is wound up. Just gotta make sure you don't lose the key! I'll just attach it to my season pass. http://lockitt.com/CablesBraided.htm#safeman

 

[C-Rex]

http://lockitt.com/CablesBraided.htm#safeman

The picture of the roller blades locked to the pole made me laugh. I can't say I've seen that before.

 

[RENO]

If you still plan to get a combo retractable lock, the Kryptonite R4 is the best one out there. 4 number combo instead of 3. It's a little bit bigger than the Dakine ones, but it's also not made of cheap plastic. More heavy duty. http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?cid=1003&scid=1001&pid=1132

 

[RENO]

The picture of the roller blades locked to the pole made me laugh. I can't say I've seen that before.

If you catch someone trying to steal your equipment you can wrap the cable around his neck and fasten him to the ski rack while you go get a cop! :lol:

 

[snowmonster]

Has anybody who has used one of those small Dakine/Burton/Bakoda retractable ski locks had their gear stolen while they were tied up?

I ask this because a lot of people seem to criticize the thin cable and plastic construction saying that it's too flimsy. However, I haven't yet heard of anybody complaining that thieves were able to walk away with their skis/boards while locked with one of these gadgets. Any stories of this sort?

 

[Cornhead]

Has anybody who has used one of those small Dakine/Burton/Bakoda retractable ski locks had their gear stolen while they were tied up?

I ask this because a lot of people seem to criticize the thin cable and plastic construction saying that it's too flimsy. However, I haven't yet heard of anybody complaining that thieves were able to walk away with their skis/boards while locked with one of these gadgets. Any stories of this sort?

I used to have one of these locks, Kryptonite, I think. I used to wonder the same thing. It seemed like if you yanked on it hard it would break. I now have a lock that is a thicker cable, similar to a bicycle lock. In fact I use it as a bicycle lock, don't think I'd trust it overnight. As others have stated, why would anyone bother when there's so much other stuff just laying around. I have had unlocked skis stolen before, never locked.

 

[john1200c]

I split them up on the racks.

Me too.

 

[RENO]

Has anybody who has used one of those small Dakine/Burton/Bakoda retractable ski locks had their gear stolen while they were tied up?

I ask this because a lot of people seem to criticize the thin cable and plastic construction saying that it's too flimsy. However, I haven't yet heard of anybody complaining that thieves were able to walk away with their skis/boards while locked with one of these gadgets. Any stories of this sort?

I've used one of those small dakine locks for 15 years on skis and snowboards and haven't had one stolen. I don't know anyone that has had something stolen that was locked up. The couple people I know that had equipment stolen didn't lock them up...

 

[Smellytele]

I have a camelback I mt bike with I was thinking of bringing along. It's a little smaller plus then I could get some water while I'm skiing, which I almost never drink. Course, then you gotta pee more.... hmmmm

The tube freezes also on cold days.

 

[C-Rex]

Has anybody who has used one of those small Dakine/Burton/Bakoda retractable ski locks had their gear stolen while they were tied up?

I ask this because a lot of people seem to criticize the thin cable and plastic construction saying that it's too flimsy. However, I haven't yet heard of anybody complaining that thieves were able to walk away with their skis/boards while locked with one of these gadgets. Any stories of this sort?

+1, never even heard of a case like that.

I can't imagine what I'd do if I saw someone stealing my board. That's like messing with man's car. As Vincent Vega said, "Boy, I wish I could've caught him doing it. I'd have given anything to catch that asshole doing it. It'd been worth him doing it just so I could've caught him doing it."

 

[spring_mountain_high]

The tube freezes also on cold days.

they make insulation sleeves that work pretty well...i've had them out in single digits and it didn't freeze up...gotta stay hydrated

 

[snowmonster]

I have a camelback I mt bike with I was thinking of bringing along. It's a little smaller plus then I could get some water while I'm skiing, which I almost never drink. Course, then you gotta pee more.... hmmmm

Might be good to get one of those hydration tubes with insulation to keep it from freezing. Of course, that's not a guarantee tha the tube won't freeze. You'll have to blowback air into the tube to make sure it's clear of liquid. Also, never pee in a glade. It's bad luck.=)

I've used one of those small dakine locks for 15 years on skis and snowboards and haven't had one stolen. I don't know anyone that has had something stolen that was locked up. The couple people I know that had equipment stolen didn't lock them up...

+1, never even heard of a case like that.

My point exactly. I don't know why people give those small locks such a bum rap when it seems to work regardless of how flimsy it looks.

 

[danski]

I won't go into the demographics of the clientele at places mentioned in this thread.

I will! I only secure my skis when I'm skiing somewhere New Yorkers ski..

Following this rule, I've never had anything stolen in almost 30 years of skiing.

I grew up in NY, I know of what I speak.