Side Cut Sports: unmanned SUP rental at Schwarzsee, Switzerland

Summer is here and the enchanting area around Switzerland’s Schwarzsee attracts adventurers the world over. There, Side Cut Sports has established an unmanned rental station where visitors can easily rent Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) directly at the water’s edge, where the adventure takes place. This is possible with the help of Rentalbuddy’s booking system, which is specially designed to enable and facilitate the unmanned rental of, among other things, SUP, but also for kayaks, boats, saunas, trailers and skis.

Side Cut Sports creates a product rental concept using Rentalbuddy’s booking system

Side Cut Sports has created a unique concept for unmanned rentals, a station for SUPs that uses Rentalbuddy’s booking system to receive bookings from customers. Each box in the rental station is locked with a digital padlock from Igloohome. Side Cut Sports develop the storage solution and will distribute and sell the rental stations to other renters in the region.

How it works to rent a product at the self-service rental:

• The customer scans the QR code at any box in the rental station. If the box is taken, the customer is directed to an available box.

• The customer then chooses how long they wish to rent the SUP for. They then enter their contact information, which is where the confirmation email goes.

• Payment takes place directly in the booking system. After payment, the button in the confirmation email opens the customer’s unlock page, where the code to unlock the digital lock shows shortly before the start. The code is valid throughout the rental period.

• The customer can then use and enjoy their experience with the SUP. 30 minutes before the rental period ends, a reminder is sent to the customer’s email address. The SUP is returned to the referred box and the customer confirms that they have returned the product.

For a more detailed description of the booking process, read our blog post on how customers book with Rentalbuddy’s booking system.

Side Cut Sports has, together with the booking system from Rentalbuddy, and with the help of the digital padlocks from Igloohome, created a smooth and simple rental experience for its customers. They do not need to bring their own equipment, but can rent it from the rental stations and quickly find themselves out on the water enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the Swiss mountains.

Easy to start and operate unmanned rental

Rentalbuddy’s booking system streamlines unmanned and manned rentals. It’s easy to create your own rental business with us, and it’s easy for customers to use the booking system and rent your products. The advantages of using the booking system for Side Cut Sports include:

• Direct access: Customers arrive at the rental station and gain access to the SUP after a few clicks.

• Easy booking: Booking is easy; choose a SUP, enter the desired time and your contact details, pay and then get access to the product.

• No power or Wi-Fi at the station: the Igloohome padlocks run on batteries and check the code themselves; only the renter’s phone needs a signal.

• Unique code for each booking: The digital padlocks integrate seamlessly with the booking platform, and a unique unlocking algoPIN™ is generated for each booking made. The code only works during the booked time period.

From idea to unmanned rental concept

Rentalbuddy’s rental booking system has enabled Side Cut Sports to create its unique SUP rental stations. For Side Cut Sports, it saves time, giving them the opportunity to expand their business and develop new rental services.

The booking system used for the rental stations enables customers to rent SUPs whenever they want - quickly, easily, and safely.

Igloohome describes the station in its case study on Side Cut Sports’ self-service SUP kiosks, where it calls Rentalbuddy “our technology partner”.

We have more satisfied customers who have been able to easily start and run their own businesses for unmanned and manned rentals using Rentalbuddy’s booking system. Read more about, among other things, NMB Rent at Kläppen Ski Resort, Archipelago Kayaking in Karlskrona and BlekingeSurf on Rentalbuddy’s blog page.