Criteria

Reject Downhill Boots if...

  • There is no DIN number on the sole.
  • The front edge of the boot has been ground or notched.
  • Soles, AFD/LFD areas or heels show medium to heavy wear.
  • Buckles are missing.
  • Shells are cracked.
  • Liners are badly worn or torn.

Reject Bindings if...

  • Model is not on the current year's indemnified list.
  • There are missing pieces.
  • Anti-friction devices/Low friction devices (AFD/LFD) are missing.
  • Ski brakes are damaged or missing.
  • Bindings are inappropriate for the skis (e.g. adult bindings on kids’ skis).

Reject Skis if...

  • They are old style “straight” skis for adults or kids. Straight skis are defined as not having an “hourglass” shape and a shovel width of 95 mm or less.
  • Delaminations are visible.
  • Tips are bent.
  • Bends, cracks, or uneven flex indicates core damage.
  • Sidewall is cracked.
  • Edges are damaged or severely worn.
  • Base has bad gouges or is curling. Watch for thin bases.
  • More than two pairs of binding holes are visible.
  • Bindings are inappropriate for the skis (e.g. kids’ bindings on adult skis).

Reject Poles if:

  • Badly bent or creased.
  • Pair is mis-matched.
  • Baskets, straps or tips are missing.

Reject Snowboards if:

  • Any delamination is visible.
  • Tips are bent due to damage.
  • There are pressure cracks in the tip or tail areas of the top surface.
  • Bends, cracks or uneven flex indicates core damage.
  • Sidewall is cracked, which could affect core.
  • Edges are damaged, are severely worn or are missing.
  • Bases have bad gouges or are curling. Watch for thin bases.
  • Binding holes are missing inserts for fastening bindings.
  • Binding holes are too deep and affect base.
  • Repairs have been poorly done.

Reject bindings if:

  • Bindings are not intact - all straps must be tacked in and in working order.
  • There are cracks in highbacks or footbed.
  • The inserts are stripped - pull bindings away from board and twist from right to left to inspect.

Reject Snowboard Boots if:

  • There are tears, rips or cracks in plastic parts of boot, both inside and out.
  • There is a missing bladder insert.
  • Boots have been customized by cutting away rubber sole or heel to lessen overhang on toe or heel.