When it comes to checking in your ski gear, United is pretty lenient, but don't think you can just show up with a dozen pairs of skis and expect them to be all like "oh, sure, no problem". They have rules, folks, and the first checked bag is free, but after that, it's going to cost you. like $30 per bag, which is still a steal if you ask me.
Now, here's the thing, United considers ski equipment to be special items, which means they get their own special rules. For example, you can check in a ski bag that's up to 80 inches long, which is like, really long, and it can weigh up to 50 pounds, which is like, really heavy. Just don't try to sneak in a small car or something, because that's just not going to fly.
