Skis Stolen From SR - Barker Lodge Saturday 11/22 - Volkl Gotama

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Dougie, thanks for your 2cents... (sigh)
Skis retail: $800
Bindings retail: $250-$300
Poles: $70

Still, well over a grand to put together a similar package today.

Not a homeowner, or I wouldn't even bother attempting to get them back by posting in forums, I'd just wait for the insurance com

Who pays retail for skis..and why are you calling me Dougie..I'm GrilledSteezeSandwich..lol..

 

[Clarkl23]

Question about the eBay and Grisliest searching. Say you find them there, what action can you take? Are most people able to recover them if they spot them for sale online?

In the case of Craig's List I'd contact local police, tell them you think it's your property. They'd probably tell you to go buy them back, hopefully with a cop outside, and then arrest them at least for receiving stolen goods. In the case of eBay they have a fraud department you can deal with. I've never had a stolen item issue there, but have had situations where I had auction manipulation. When necessary they can respond very quickly.

In either case you better be able to prove it's really your gear, not just think it's your gear.

Clark

 

[molecan]

Who pays retail for skis..

Well, if they were covered by insurance, my carrier would be.

and why are you calling me Dougie..I'm GrilledSteezeSandwich..lol..

Unless I'm greatly mistaken on your identity, one word. SKI-VTL

 

[tekweezle]

even the most beat up skis are priceless to their owners.

sorry to hear someone ripped off your skis. a security cam on the ski racks doesn;t sound like a bad idea.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

even the most beat up skis are priceless to their owners.

sorry to hear someone ripped off your skis. a security cam on the ski racks doesn;t sound like a bad idea.

Why should it be the ski resorts responsibility..it should be up to the skiers to lock up their skis..

 

[tekweezle]

while I think it;s a shared responsibility, if i was the resort owners I would do what i can to safeguard my resorts reputation and protect my customers. theft is bad for them and promotes a lawless environment that would manifest itself alot worse throughout the resort.

as for the guy who lost his skis, maybe i would have suggested being a little more paranoid. hey, i believe in karma and what goes around comes around. hope whoever stole them gets what they deserve. to the guy who lost his skis, hope you got some nicer ones coming your way.

 

[Moe Ghoul]

Resorts can't be expected to safeguard ever personal possession. They should be responsible for safety, sanitation, medical aid, and maintaining the resort. Every camera, security guard, etc is just a burden in higher prices for the rest of us that take responsility for our gear. I wouldn't tape $1000 cash to a ski rack and I won't leave my gear unlocked, even for the 5 minute peebreak. More resorts are adopting free ski and bag checks, so that will reduce some of the pilfering. I never like to hear about anyone getting ripped off, but hopefully you'll practice prevention the next time round. It only takes one douchebag thief out of thousands of skiers/boarders to buzzkill a ski outing.

 

[SkiDork]

Why should it be the ski resorts responsibility..it should be up to the skiers to lock up their skis..

well thats dumb. Don't a lot of commercial establishments have sec. cams on their parking lots?

 

[Phillycore]

I do like the free ski checks that a lot of resorts are adapting to...
A lock is a must these days especially with the cost of equipment.
(although I'm guilty as well for leaving my gear occasionaly unlocked)
Rarely do I even take my gear off anymore... I come get my ticket then put my stuff on, and when I'm tired I leave.. hardly ever stop for pee breaks or lunch therefore it minimizes the chance for my equipment being taken.

Hopefully this ends up good, but I'd say the chances of that are extremely slim...
Wish you the best....

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

well thats dumb. Don't a lot of commercial establishments have sec. cams on their parking lots?

Sure..but it's not the ski areas responsibilty..a simple $10 lock can save a pair of skis worth several hundred dollars..and yes thieves can use bolt cutters as well..People are way to trusting of their possessions..from time to time I still see people running into a convenience store with their car running...crazy..I sort of feel like an unlocked pair of skis shouldn't be covered by insurance..

 

[bvibert]

I do like the free ski checks that a lot of resorts are adapting to...
A lock is a must these days especially with the cost of equipment.
(although I'm guilty as well for leaving my gear occasionaly unlocked)
Rarely do I even take my gear off anymore... I come get my ticket then put my stuff on, and when I'm tired I leave.. hardly ever stop for pee breaks or lunch therefore it minimizes the chance for my equipment being taken.

Hopefully this ends up good, but I'd say the chances of that are extremely slim...
Wish you the best....

They should have ski-thru windows at the lodge so you don't have to take your skis off to get lunch. I'm pretty sure I've heard of ski up urinals before... or you could just use the woods...

 

[snowmonster]

I'm sorry to hear about this and I hope you get your Goats back, molecan. Last season, there was a security guard right at the Barker ski racks. I remember this because he used to comment on my ski locks. I hope SR gets this guy out there again.

 

[Rambo]

I was in a ski shop once, and overheard that a guy had brought in 3 pairs of skis to sell on consignment. After the guy left, the ski shop checked the serial numbers with a list from the State Police of stolen skis, and the numbers were on the list. So the Ski shop called the police and they used the guys address he provided for his check to be sent to if and when the skis were sold, and they were able to arrest the guy.

 

[playoutside]

Sorry about the ski loss. Hope they turn up.

Good time to remind all to write the serial number from your ski somewhere. Get a picture of your gear too. It'll make insurance recovery easier and maybe help to reclaim equipment that shows up on ebay or craigs list.

 

[Glenn]

Sorry about the ski loss. Hope they turn up.

Good time to remind all to write the serial number from your ski somewhere. Get a picture of your gear too. It'll make insurance recovery easier and maybe help to reclaim equipment that shows up on ebay or craigs list.

That's some great advice there. That way, you'll have a record and proof if the unthinkable happens.

I also write my initials on my skis somewhere. While it may not help if they get them off the mountain, it will certainly help if you confront the person or need to identify your skis at the resort: "My initials, my ID...my skis please."

I have a lock as well. I figure someone will bother with another pair of skis if they're looking for something to grab.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

well thats dumb. Don't a lot of commercial establishments have sec. cams on their parking lots?

Maybe in NY, just a few in Maine or Vermont........ we don't want them or really need them.

 

[SkiDork]

Maybe in NY, just a few in Maine or Vermont........ we don't want them or really need them.

The point I was trying to make was that a lot of places put cams in public areas that they own these days, not that ski areas already have them... Sorry if I was confusing...

 

[Moe Ghoul]

The point I was trying to make was that a lot of places put cams in public areas that they own these days, not that ski areas already have them... Sorry if I was confusing...

A lot of them put up the security cams in large lots because they are popular for car thieves to hit, and are there to monitor physical assaults/carjacking/robbery incidents, especially in underground garages and malls. All the ski thieves have to do is muck up there plates if they think the lots are cammed.

 

[Starter Jackets Rule!]

After great skiing Friday and Saturday morning at Sunday River, my skis were stolen from the racks in front of Barker lodge Saturday afternoon 11/22/08.
They were 04-05 Volkl Gotamas 183's (black w/red Volkl lettering on tips, and Gold buddha on the tails), with Marker Comp 1400 bindings (black and silver) along with a pair of adjustable Black Diamond Poles (aluminum w/black lettering, and a whopload of scratches)

If anyone happens to know someone who took them by accident, or happen to find your friends or teens with a 'new' pair of older twintip powder skis, returning them to Sunday River as 'found' or contacting me would be greatly appreciated, moreover, no legal action will be taken on my part.

They have been reported as stolen, and FYI the value of skis, bindings, and poles, is well over $1000, e.g. felony grand theft.


I'm willing to offer a reasonable bounty for their return, as well.

Please PM me if you have any further information.
Coleman

Keep an eye out on ebay for them!

 

[billski]

Perhaps. And if that's the case, I sincerely apologize. I based my assumption on billski's clear disdain for flatlanders as he calls them. The irony of it all is that Lexington, Mass. is pretty freakin' flat.

Geez, I was so busy working I missed all the heat. Maybe just as well. There was no suggestion it was caused by a certain class or location of people. I agree jerks are everywhere. My suggestion was, as others so noted, simply a note to keep a lookout in certain areas.

I agree, Lexington is pretty flat, with a very large population of helpless folk when it snows. You can group me with them if you want, but I give them just as hard a time. Just because you live with them does not imply you fit the majority profile. It's the same defense I forwarded about Jersey - there are a lot of nice, considerate people in NJ, but it only takes a few to ruin the rep for all.