Gear Deals: Get Equipped at a Bargain Price with Campsider

F but every now and then, you fancy trying something different. For example, a pair of slalom skis when the snow is firm, or a pair of fat skis when there's been heavy snowfall during the week. Having a specific pair of skis to get the most out of every ride session, whatever the conditions, is pretty handy!ind your next pair of skis or a stylish snowboard at a great price through the online platform Campsider, THE website specialising in professionally reconditioned sports equipment. A true favourite for all of us multi-snow-sport enthusiasts here at Passe Montagne! And a great deal that couldn't come at a better time, with snow having fallen in abundance on the peaks (and Christmas just around the corner…).

We all have a good reason to gear up on a budget…

Not keen on spending your entire annual "sports" budget on an activity you're not even sure you'll enjoy (especially for beginners)

Starting a new activity is a leap of faith. Until you've tried it, there's no way of knowing if you'll enjoy it… Never been to a ski resort? You already ski but fancy trying snowboarding or ski touring? You'll probably prefer to try a few sessions at a low cost before investing (or not) in high-end equipment designed for performance-driven experts.

Not keen on spending too much on gear that will only be used in very specific snow conditions

Vous avez déjà vos skis chouchous que vous utilisez tous les weekends… mais de temps en temps, vous aimeriez bien leur faire une infidélité. Par exemple, avec une paire de skis de slalom quand la neige est bien dure, ou une paire de fat quand les flocons sont tombés en quantité durant la semaine. Bien pratique d’avoir une paire de skis spécifique pour profiter à fond de sa session ride, quelles que soient les conditions !

Not keen on investing in equipment that will only last one or two winters at most (this one's for parents of fast-growing kids)

Spending several hundred euros on a pair of skis that will be too small in a year? No thanks! A good pair of second-hand skis will do the job perfectly (and you can always resell them at the end of winter on Campsider if you've taken good care of them — there's something wonderful about a pair of skis being passed from one child to the next!).

Second-hand bonus: why buy new when there are plenty of skis in great condition just waiting to be used!

Beyond the budget question, the carbon footprint of our leisure activities is (thankfully) becoming an increasingly important concern for nature-lovers like us. Saving the planet and at the same time saving money? Sign us up!

Campsider: a huge range of alpine skis, snowboards and touring skis (+ boots)

Of course, you could spend your weekends trawling ski sales to find second-hand gear at low prices. But 1/ it takes time, 2/ you need to arrive early to have any chance of finding THE gem, and 3/ more often than not, you hesitate — only to realise at the third ski sale that you really should have grabbed that pair you spotted at the first one (gutting!).

With Campsider, it's all much simpler: you enter what you're looking for (alpine skis, snowboard, touring skis, for men or women); then you filter by:

• By discipline: piste, all mountain or freeride

• By level: beginner, intermediate, confirmed/expert

• By size: from 76 cm for mini-riders to 200 cm for the tallest

• By brand: Rossignol, Dynastar, Head, Atomic, Völkl, Salomon, Elan...

• By price (for example: maximum €150)

• New or second-hand equipment.

All you have to do is compare the final selection from over 10,000 pairs of skis and snowboards, with guidance from the Campsider team. You can even ask questions by chat or phone before confirming your purchase.

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Campsider: quality equipment with a 12-month guarantee

Buying second-hand skis at a ski sale or through platforms like Le Bon Coin or Vinted is a bit of a lottery. You never know in advance whether you can trust the seller, whether a ski described as being in "very good condition" is really in very good condition, or whether there isn't a scam hiding behind an offer that seems too good to be true. Not to mention the hassle of collecting what you've bought (shout out to the Le Bon Coin seller who ghosted you on the day of the meet-up…).

With Campsider, there’s zero risk:

• Skis and snowboards are meticulously inspected by a professional ski technician

• The bases are repaired (if punctured) and waxed

• The edges are professionally sharpened

• The bindings are checked and ready to use

• The equipment comes with a 12-month warranty (and up to 24 months with the extended warranty)

• Delivery is fast and carefully handled (within 3 to 7 days)

In short: you can order with complete peace of mind, with no surprises when your skis or snowboard arrive.

Satisfied or refunded: 30 days to change your mind

You know how it goes: you buy second-hand gear online through Vinted or Le Bon Coin (or at a ski sale), and BAM — you realise the item delivered doesn't match the listing. Wrong size, misrepresented condition, nothing like the photos…

With Campsider, you're protected against these issues: if the product doesn't match the listing, you can return it free of charge within 30 days; and you'll be fully refunded (including the order and delivery costs). Pretty reassuring!

Campsider: great prices & flexible payment options

Sometimes, even when the price is low compared to what you're buying, it's still too much for your bank account right now. It's so frustrating to have to pass up a great deal just because it happens to coincide with another big unavoidable expense (car MOT, washing machine on its last legs, back-to-school shopping for the kids…)!

With Campsider, not only do you get quality ski and snowboard equipment at low prices (up to -80% compared to new!) — you can also spread your payments over several months (4 instalments with PayPal, or 3 or 4 instalments with Oney). Treat yourself without the stress — you won’t end the month in the red!