You’ve seen our tips on how to take care of that new snowboard, now here’s a few pointers for the two plankers out there.

Let’s dispel a few of the unknowns out there and give you just a few easy tips to follow to get the most out of your skis, as well as your crucial boots and bindings.

Bring Your Skis Inside

According to Faction skis marketing manager Robby Burleson, always bring your skis inside at night. You don’t want the freeze/thaw of water in your bindings, nor the rust that develops from leaving your edges wet overnight. Separate the skis so they can dry and the edges don’t rust.

Dry Your Boot Liners

When you’re done skiing, be sure your boot liners are completely dry. You’ll be shocked at how much your feet sweat in your boots during a day, especially a warm day or one where a lot of hiking was involved. Moisture just can’t evaporate through those plastic shells. For longer storage, straighten out the tongues and buckle the boots up and keep them inside.

Lube the Bindings

Keep bindings lubricated with a little bit of silicon spray. Even a little bit of PAM kitchen spray will help your Tech toe pieces from icing up. Screws inside alpine bindings can get a little dose of WD-40.

Clean Off Skis at the End of Each Day

According to Dynafit Ski technician Mike Eisenbrown, your car’s snow scraper/brush makes a great tool for cleaning off snow and ice from your skis at the end of the day. If there are any rough or sharp burrs on your ski edges, use your Leatherman’s file to gently smooth it down.

Cleaning the bottoms and inserts of your ski boots, both toe and heel, from dirt and grit at the end of each day will make them function more safely and extend their lifetime. You can use the pick or knife blade on your multi-tool for this task. If you find any screws loose connecting your binding to your ski, take it back to your ski shop immediately.