Ski locks

[Greg]

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]

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]

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]

a retractable cable lock.

 

[hammer]

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. :dunce:

 

[snowmonster]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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]

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?

 

[bvibert]

No, I haven't heard about any, but I'm sure it happens...

 

[ALLSKIING]

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?

I had my bag looked through at Sundown while I was out skiing..Not much was in there so they left it on a table on the other side of the room.

 

[NYDrew]

Any cable lock will do. Remember, if someone wants to steal your gear, they will anyway. However, when you have alock, the entire world will see them cutting it.

Thinking of starting a national ski regestry, anyone interested in helping out.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Any cable lock will do. Remember, if someone wants to steal your gear, they will anyway. However, when you have alock, the entire world will see them cutting it.

Thinking of starting a national ski regestry, anyone interested in helping out.

If there isn't one out there already, that's an excellent idea. I wonder what it takes to do? TB, what are the legalities? It would bring great press to the site.

 

[YardSaleDad]

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.

Good Heavens! Do you people lock your cars and houses too?

What is this world coming to?

:dunce:

 

[NYDrew]

Don't lock my car in the winter because the CLS (Central Locking System) on my car malfunctions in frozen weather. For some reason it thinks the car is being broken into and goes into "security mode" completely locking the car from the outside world. That means you can't even break into it without breaking a window. Leave it to cold war era BMW to think of something so absurd.

Lock my house, my dog is my baby, I can't find a strong enough lock.

Lock my skiis depending on where I am. Basically, how close am I to NYC.

 

[riverc0il]

Good Heavens! Do you people lock your cars and houses too?

What is this world coming to?

i don't any more. what a feeling it is to feel secure amongst the human race!

 

[bigbog]

.....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....

Same here snowmonster, the 30" cable that's in the inexpensive lock I picked up in October just doesn't reach every rack I come across... :roll:
:lol:

 

[YardSaleDad]

what a feeling it is to feel secure amongst the human race!

My neighbor lost their house key five years ago, and they still have not found it

 

[NHpowderhound]

I use the SKI KEY and love it! It fits in any pocket and IMO is pretty theft proof. A small $20 investment to protect $1000 worth of equipment!
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