renting vs. buying

Why you should rent:

• Free to school
• Size availability
• No class size limitations
• Lesson plans provided
• Equipment fully maintenanced
• Not responsible for broken or lost gear
• Sanitized equipment
• Temporary storage lockers provided
• Insurance

Reasons not to buy:

• Expensive & limited life of equipment
• Limited sizes available
• Participation limited to skates owned
• Knowledge of skating techniques
• Knowledge of repairs required for:
  • torn liners
  • brakes
  • rotation of wheels
  • bearing replacement
  • buckle replacement
• Ongoing cost of replacement and repairs
• Staff, time and expense to launder equipment
• Year round storage needed
• School liability