Our family of 5 fters are not frequent skiiers. Heck I have taken lessons in Gatlinburg and could not ski on ice afterwards. I was told it was easier on snow powder than manmade snow (ice). I remember the bibb rental being high so we stopped by Dicks to check on bibbs. They are on sale for $29, which if I remember correctly is cheaper than the rental. Any advice on what we need for the slopes out there? What is better to rent than buy? What should we buy in advance? Where are the best deals on these items? I can take the bibbs back to Dicks if there is a better place to get them. We are not regular skiiers. I have one son that can and does once a year if the opportunity occurs. The other two and the wife ice skate. I don't do either, but trying. Thanks.