If you waited to buy, hoping to get a late-season deal on new skis, you might be out of luck. Retailers and ski manufacturers alike report that key models have already sold out, or will soon, thanks to a strong December selling season in much of the country.The shortages may not be permanent in all cases—some manufacturers will scramble to rush 2013-14 products to the shelves—so-called “early intros.” But those amount to a mere sprinkling of products.
We surveyed shops and brands and searched online to see which skis and boots are most endangered or already gone. If you already own one of these fine products, congratulations.