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Love It Or Lease It: 10 Rentals To Try Before Purchasing
LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the best ways to
leap into spring is by experiencing a new sport. According to a recent
survey conducted by premier specialty sporting goods retailer Sport
Chalet, 78 percent of people are more likely to rent equipment rather
than purchasing, if they are trying a fitness activity for the first
time, and 71 percent would be more willing to try a new activity if
they had the option to rent the necessary gear. As spring nears, Sport
Chalet offers a variety of rental equipment for consumers' growing
outdoor sporting goods needs. If consumers test the gear and decide to
buy, Sport Chalet will credit two days of rental fees toward the total
cost of the purchase.
"Our ultimate goal is to provide customers with the education and
equipment they need to tackle any sport, whether they're an amateur or
experienced athlete," said Craig Levra, Chairman and CEO of Sport
Chalet. "Our Experts are readily available to answer questions about
all rental needs, from choosing the proper gear to offering a list of
the best destinations to try a new sport."
For consumers wanting to experience a new activity this spring, Levra
highlights the following must-try rental offerings:
-- Beach cruiser - Pedal new paths with a beach cruiser rental. If
visiting a coastal area, riding around on a beach cruiser is the ideal
form of transportation to and from the beach.
-- Racquet - Perfect for pairs trying out tennis or more advanced
players looking to test new equipment, both tennis and racquetball
racquets are available for rental at all Sport Chalet locations.
-- Stand up paddle board - For an intense strengthening workout, try
stand up paddle boarding. This sport isn't as easy as it looks; paddle
boarders can burn up to 800 calories in one hour while achieving a
full body workout.
-- Wakeboard - Spring is a great time to take out a boat and try
wakeboarding. Stop by a Sport Chalet store to rent wakeboarding and
knee boarding gear before heading to a local lake.
-- Kayak - Find out if paddling is a passion with a kayak rental. Be
sure to also pick up a paddle or two before hitting the water.
-- SCUBA - Dive deeper than ever with SCUBA rentals. For first-time
SCUBA divers, Sport Chalet provides a complete package that includes a
regulator with computer and octopus, buoyancy compensator, wet suit,
hood, cylinder, weight belt and weights. Additionally, free diving
lessons are available for beginners at various Sport Chalet locations.
-- Tent - Tents for camping trips with family and friends are
available in a variety of sizes to fit varying needs.
-- Sleeping bag - For differing camp site locations, both down and
fiber-fill bags are offered, along with kids' sizes. Talk to an Expert
to find out what gear is needed, depending on the destination.
-- Camping Stove - Be sure to pick up a camping stove if heading on a
backpacking trip. At the end of a long day of hiking, a hot meal will
give campers the energy required for the rest of the adventure.
For more information about Sport Chalet, or to find a nearby location,
visit www.sportchalet.com. Rentals do vary by store location, so
please contact the nearest Sport Chalet store for details on what
rentals are offered. For additional media inquiries, contact
spilsbury@formulapr.com.
About Sport Chalet
Sport Chalet (Nasdaq: SPCHA, SPCHB) is a premier, full service
specialty sporting goods retailer featuring the industry's top sports
brands in apparel, footwear, and sports equipment. Founded in 1959 by
Norbert Olberz, the company has 51 stores in Arizona, California,
Nevada and Utah; an online store at www.sportchalet.com; a Team Sales
division; and offers more than 50 specialty services for the sports
enthusiast, including online same day delivery, climbing, backcountry
skiing, ski mountaineering, avalanche education, and mountain trekking
instruction, car rack installation, snowboard and ski rental and
repair, Scuba training and certification, Scuba boat charters, team
sales, gait analysis, baseball/softball glove steaming and lacing,
racquet stringing, and bicycle tune-up and repair at its store
locations. For more information, visit Sport Chalet
atwww.sportchalet.com.
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