Ski-Swap
Peer-To-Peer Ski & Snowboard Equipment Renting Platform
Ski-Swap is a winter sports–focused digital marketplace that connects renters with private equipment owners and local rental shops through a streamlined online web platform.
It simplifies the rental experience by offering clear listings, real-time availability, communication between users, and transparent rental policies. By increasing equipment utilization and expanding access to affordable gear. Ski-Swap supports local ski communities and promotes a more sustainable, environmentally friendly approach to skiing and snowboarding.
The current ski and snowboard rental market lacks flexibility and accessibility. Winter sports enthusiasts face two limiting options: rent from expensive traditional shops or purchase their own equipment. The problem with ownership is that gear sits unused for most of the season, gathering dust except for brief one or two-week trips.
Existing peer-to-peer rental platforms are too general, covering diverse product categories without specialized focus on winter sports equipment. Traditional physical rental shops lack online booking systems and compete with limited visibility. Equipment owners have no specialized platform to monetize their idle gear, while renters lack access to diverse, competitively-priced options.
The market needs a winter sports focused platform that connects private owners and existing rental businesses with renters through secure online transactions, competitive pricing, and quality assurance mechanisms.
Final Products: •Web application with responsive UI •Chat functionality on WebSockets •Cloud hosted database system
Supporting Tools: •User dashboard for control of ongoing rentals and summary of earnings •Admin panel for user verification and managing disputes •Tests to ensure reliability and proper functionality of the system
The application will be deployed on a cloud platform for presentation.
•Skiers seeking affordable, flexible and sustainable rental options •Equipment owners looking to earn extra income from idle gear •Traditional rental shops gaining additional visibility and new customer channels •Occasional skiers who want to use high-quality, well-maintained equipment without buying
