| 01 | Helmet | 73.1 |
| 02 | goggles | 45.9 |
| 03 | moisture-wicking base layers | 41.4 |
| 04 | Skis | 41.0 |
| 05 | rented, properly fitted, beginner-oriented equipment | 41.0 |
| 06 | Outerwear | 32.3 |
| 07 | REI | 31.5 |
| 08 | Boots | 31.5 |
| 09 | shorter, softer-flexing skis | 30.0 |
| 10 | Rent your hardgoods | 29.0 |
| 11 | Poles | 27.8 |
| 12 | all-mountain ski | 27.8 |
| 13 | narrower skis | 25.6 |
| 14 | Board | 25.6 |
| 15 | Warm midlayer | 25.6 |
| 16 | Bindings | 24.1 |
| 17 | waterproof jacket | 24.1 |
| 18 | All-mountain skis with a slight rocker | 23.1 |
| 19 | Pants | 23.1 |
| 20 | invest in your own safety gear | 22.3 |
| 21 | NSAA.org | 22.2 |
| 22 | bibs | 22.2 |
| 23 | Insulated waterproof gloves | 21.5 |
| 24 | all-mountain beginner board | 21.5 |
| 25 | mitts | 21.0 |
| 26 | medium-weight wool or synthetic socks | 20.5 |
| 27 | softer flex (60-80 flex rating) ski boots | 20.3 |
| 28 | Neck gaiter | 20.1 |
| 29 | Base Layer | 19.6 |
| 30 | Sunscreen | 19.4 |