Transitioning Equipment from Summer to Spring

Learn to properly store your winter gear + prep your summer gear.

by Matt Porter
OAS Equipment Manager

Although this spring has been a bit different, it is a great time to get your gear ready and transition from winter to summer activities. Below are some resources for learning how to properly store your winter gear and for getting your summer toys ready for action. These resources are applicable to both adaptive and non-adaptive gear. There will be new maintenance and gear related content each week, so be sure to check back or give us ideas of what you want to see!

Next week….Considerations for spring adaptive ski equipment storage and maintenance.

Winter Gear Storage:

Snowboard and Boot Storage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXplqf_GhRI

Ski and Boot Storage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7e-eww_DRI

 

Summer Gear Prep:

Bikes

Get your bike ready to hit the road:

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/10-tips-to-get-your-mountain-bike-ready-to-hit-the-trails-this-season/

When to replace your bicycle helmet:

https://www.helmets.org/replace.htm

How to inspect your bicycle helmet:

https://www.helmets.org/inspection.htm

E-Bikes

Washing your E-bike:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjGR2gXHgKg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=engw6akxw0I

How to maximize battery life:

https://youtu.be/hG9hfadvzZA

Paddle Boards:

Spring paddle board cleaning and preparation:

https://blog.ganderoutdoors.com/outdoors-2/active-sports/getting-your-paddleboard-ready-for-summer/

https://www.nrs.com/learn/clean-and-care-for-inflatable-sup.asp

All about inflatable air valves:

https://www.nrs.com/boating_tips/valve_know_how.asp

How to patch an inflatable SUP:

https://www.nrs.com/learn/patch-an-inflatable-sup-board.asp

Kayaks:

Spring kayak preparation:

https://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2014/02/kayak-maintenance/

http://superiorpaddling.com/seasonal-kayak-maintenance/

Climbing

Harness Inspection:

https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/News/2018-1-24/How-to-inspect-your-climbing-harness

Rope Care & Inspection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MD83ewJFMA

https://www.theclimbingguy.com/caring-for-your-climbing-rope/

Cam Care and Inspection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSr97PxQH_M

https://www.metoliusclimbing.com/cam-care-and-maintenance.html

Carabiner Care and Inspection:

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/caring-for-your-carabiners.html

 

Note: Not sure what to do? Give us a call or shoot us an email we would be happy to help you!