Ski & Snowboard: warranties compared
14 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
14 of 14 brands cover ski & snowboard in full for one year or less. 13 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 2 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Smith45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole goggle
- 2Smith Optics45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Goggles
- 3Mammut18/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Avalanche beacon (registered); Airbag packs and avalanche gear
- 4Ride Snowboards18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: SnowboardVaries by model line
- 5Atomic15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 6Black Diamond15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: PolesVaries by model line
- 7K215/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Skis; Ski boots; BindingsVaries by model line
- 8Nordica15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole productUnverified
- 9Oakley15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 10Rossignol15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: SnowboardVaries by model line
- 11Salomon15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 12Anon13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 13Burton13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: BootsVaries by model line
- 14Head10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear10 of 14 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse5 of 14 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks3 of 14 brands
- Punctures2 of 14 brands
- Cracks1 of 14 brands
- Fading1 of 14 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for ski & snowboard.
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
Show all 7 stores
- Play It Again SportsMost items7 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for ski & snowboard where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of ski & snowboard has the best warranty?
On paper, Smith scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to lifetime.
Is a long warranty on ski & snowboard really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
1 of 14 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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