no once they're given to you, they're considered used and the resale value goes down, so whatever they cost to begin with, they are now worth about 1/4 of that. it is stupid,i know, but i have the same situation as you. got a free pair of skis that could be a little longer, but i can't trade them in. best shot is bring them to yer local mtn and sell them, then buy the longer skis.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly
proclaiming...'Wow! What a ride!'