Quality sports equipment requires proper care, and this is especially true when it comes to choosing conditions for storing skis. Skiing gear is quite expensive and requires comprehensive preparation for the summer season. When winter sports give way to summer activities, it’s important for the owner to create the right conditions for their equipment. The best solution would be to rent a storage unit from our company, KOMORA. Read on to learn how to do it right.
Storing skis in the summer
When the winter season comes to an end, it is worth paying attention to the proper preservation of sports equipment. It is not enough to simply clean the skis from dirt and snow. If you really care about your expensive equipment, pay more attention to this issue. Careful handling of sports inventory is necessary for several reasons:
- Preservation of high operational qualities. Skis made of wood will not dry out. Bindings and edges will retain their previous parameters.
- The exterior appearance will be impressive. If desired, you can resell the skis at a profitable price. Lowering the costs of purchasing new inventory for skiing due to the bindings remaining in good condition, you can postpone buying a new model for a long time.
- High sporting qualities. If the owner pays proper attention to comprehensive care, it is possible to achieve high speeds, maneuverability, and control during use.
Our company, Komora, owns a network of storages where you can rent a unit for storing various items. We take into account the peculiarities of the material values that remain in the box and create optimal internal conditions.
Preparation for preservation.
Before leaving the sports equipment in the box, comprehensive preparation is carried out. The inventory is taken into the room, and several sequential actions are performed:
- Cleaning. Bindings and skis are wiped with a damp cloth. Abrasive cleaning agents should not be used. If there are complex dirt stains, they are cleaned with a soap solution. Special solutions with safe content can be purchased for edges or bindings in specialized stores. With their help, it is possible to gently clean the dirt.
- Washing shoes and socks. Inner socks are removed from the shoes and washed (following the manufacturer’s instructions). The shoes are cleaned and wiped dry. They are stored separately, with a dry, clean sock placed back inside. It is desirable to stuff them with paper.
- Drying. First, the surfaces are wiped with a paper or dry cloth. The skis should be left in the room for some time. They should not be left near heating appliances or in direct sunlight.
- Loosening bindings. Bindings that are in use should always be loosened. The springs should be tightened minimally to avoid any pressure on them. Otherwise, the springs may stretch out.
- Sanding. If microcracks are found, they are sanded and covered with varnish
- Protective coating. For wood, a special resin is suitable, and for plastic models, paraffin is purchased. The surfaces are thoroughly covered with the coating to prevent drying out.
Protective coating. For wood, a special resin is suitable, and for plastic models, paraffin is purchased. The surfaces are thoroughly covered with the coating to prevent drying out.
Important! A cover will protect the user from cuts that may occur if they accidentally hit the edge with their hand. The protective material prevents dust from accumulating in the grease of the fastenings.
Before leaving your equipment in our storage, make sure it is dry. The cover must be clean and made of breathable material.
Features of storing sleds made of wood and plastic
There is a small difference in preparing plastic and wooden products for the summer season. If you do not take these nuances into account, a skier will soon face serious difficulties. Perhaps even new equipment will be needed. The recommendations are as follows:
- For wooden products, sleds should be hung upside down by their ends to prevent them from touching the floor. They need to be fastened near the ends (not in the center) and a support should be placed near the edge. It is important to maintain a normal level of humidity.
- For plastic products, they should be hung vertically or horizontally and a support should not be used. For plastic structures, straps with velcro are used. To protect the material from drying out, a layer of wax is allowed.
It is strictly forbidden to leave skis in a room with high humidity where direct sunlight can penetrate the surface. When renting a storage box from us, you get a compartment with the necessary shelves, hooks, and other devices. This allows you to ensure the correct position and extend the service life of sports equipment.
Why should you reach out to us?
By entrusting your belongings to our storage facility, Komora, you will receive a container with appropriate conditions. The temperature and humidity are maintained at optimal levels. In the summer, high temperatures and temperature fluctuations are eliminated inside the facility. The advantages of working with us include:
- Space is freed up at home because sports equipment does not have to be left in the apartment or garage.
- The temperature inside the block is maintained at +20°C.
- An effective ventilation system is provided to maintain an optimal level of humidity.
- Video surveillance, alarm, and fire notification systems are provided, ensuring that belongings remain safe throughout the entire period of using the unit.
- We enter into a contract with both physical and legal entities. If necessary, we will prepare a complete package of documents for accounting reporting.
We offer a service for reverse courier delivery. It is not necessary to visit our storage facility in person to retrieve your tangibles. You can place an order by phone or submit a request through our online form. Our consultant will call you to clarify the details of the cooperation.
