Buy Old Skis 95%

Mount them horizontally or crossed as a focal point.

Look for any dents in the metal edges; this usually indicates a "core shot" from hitting a rock. buy old skis

Check Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist , but always inspect the "core" (the bottom of the ski) for deep gouges and ensure the edges aren't rusted through. Mount them horizontally or crossed as a focal point

Often held in the fall, these are the best places to find inspected, reliable used gear. they are likely trash.

If the layers of the ski are peeling apart, they are likely trash.