Buying skis or a snowboard is a big decision — especially when you’re looking at high-performance equipment that often retails between $800–$1,400+. Specs, waist widths, rocker profiles, and flex ratings can all sound great on paper, but how a ski or board actually feels on snow is what really matters.
That’s where high performance demo skis and snowboards come in.
At The Pro Ski and Ride, our demo program is designed for intermediate to advanced riders who want to ski or ride better — and make smarter buying decisions — without guessing.
What Are High Performance Demo Skis & Snowboards?
High performance demos are full retail-level skis and snowboards, not entry-level rental gear. These are the same models you’d buy new, mounted with quality bindings and professionally tuned in our shop.
For the 2025/2026 season, our demo fleet includes premium skis from Stockli, Volkl, Blizzard, Nordica, Kastle, Elan, Fischer, and Head, along with snowboards from Nidecker, Jones, and Arbor.
Most of our demo selection is dialed for East Coast conditions, with strong edge hold and stability on firm snow, while still offering options that perform well off-piste and in variable terrain.
Why Demo Instead of Buying Right Away?
Buying skis online often means relying on generic advice and specs that don’t account for how you ski. Demoing helps eliminate costly mistakes — like ending up with a ski that’s too demanding, too soft, or just not right for your terrain and style.
With demo skis or snowboards, you get:
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A real feel for how the equipment performs on snow
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Confidence before committing to a purchase
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The ability to compare feel, stability, and responsiveness instead of guessing
Even if you choose not to buy afterward, demoing is still a great way to enjoy top-tier equipment for the day.
What’s Included in a High Performance Demo Rental?
Our high performance demo rentals are available daily:
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$75 per day (weekdays)
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$80 per day (weekends)
Each demo rental includes:
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High performance skis or snowboard
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Bindings
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Boots
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Helmet
Everything is professionally maintained and tuned so you’re getting the best possible experience.
👉 If you want full details on all rental options, you can find them on our Rental Information page.
Expert Recommendations — No Guesswork
One of the biggest advantages of demoing with us is our staff.
The Pro Ski and Ride team skis and rides every ski and snowboard we carry. That means we can make real-world recommendations based on:
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Terrain preferences
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Aggressiveness and skiing style
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What works best in Hunter Mountain and Catskills conditions
We’ll help point you in the right direction without overcomplicating things.
Apply Demo Days Toward Your Purchase
If you decide to buy, your demo days can pay off.
Customers may apply up to three demo days toward the purchase of:
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New skis or snowboard and
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New bindings
Please note:
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Demo credit applies only to new equipment and bindings
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Package equipment, demo equipment, and used equipment are excluded
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Equipment cannot be swapped on the same day (multi-day rentals may swap between days)
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Other restrictions may apply
This gives you flexibility to try premium equipment first — without pressure.
Demo Skis Near Hunter Mountain
If you’re skiing Hunter Mountain and looking for high performance skis near Hunter Mountain, demoing is one of the best ways to upgrade your experience on snow. You’ll spend the day on equipment designed to ski harder, carve cleaner, and handle real conditions — not just beginner terrain.
Ready to Try High Performance Demo Skis?
Whether you’re narrowing down your next ski purchase or just want to ski on better gear for the day, our demo program makes it easy.
👉 Reserve Your High Performance Demo Skis or Snowboards Here
Try before you buy — and ski with confidence.