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Hello
New to the forum  I searched this topic first and couldn't see anything but could have missed it so sorry if this is a duplicate question.
I'm looking at buying a new helmet for my upcoming ski trip at the end of March, would it be cheaper to get one in the UK or wait until I get to France (Tignes specifically). I'm guessing ski resorts are generally a bit more expensive, but with it being close to the end of the season I wasn't sure if there were sales or anything?
Thanks!
Zara
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Buy it in the UK, will be way cheaper
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I bought a new Salomon skid lid in the UK in Dec, it was the same cost in France in Feb.
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Whereever your head is. Wouldn't advise buying online. Decathlon will be cheaper than anywhere in France generally (bar Decathlon group stores obviously).
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Aldi £19.99
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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Bit of a tricky one. I bought online, ordered more than 1 and tried them on, sent back the ones that didn't fit. Stores like RX Sport pretty much always have a good selection at prices better than you would fin in normal physical shops. Getting them delivered to the IOM may be more difficult that mainland UK...?
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buy one in resort then you are paying RRP prices
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Do you have to buy a new one or can you make do with existing? If its an essential purchase then best to buy in the UK as stock will have been by end of March. While you may be able to obtain some level of discount buying when under less pressure will mean you’ll get something you’ll be happier with in the long term.
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@iomgirl, Probably more choice in resort, different makes all fit differently, useful to try a few before buying.
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I recently bought my new helmet in France. There was much more choice available than my local shop here. I wanted to try them on as my last helmet fitted but was not that comfortable as I really need a small. The old covered xs to m so had it ratched down to fit so dug it to the back of my head. I tried on quite a lot and there were really only 2 that fitted well and were comfortable. I did do a price check and I could have purchased online for a few £ less but I saved a guessing game of would it fit or not.
I ended up with a brand that was unfamiliar to me but well known and good reviews.
The of course I had to be lovely shinny new goggles.......
Last edited by Ski the Net with snowHeads  on Tue 18-02-20 20:05; edited 1 time in total
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Don't buy without trying on - daughter bought one in France a few years ago. Just a small local ski shop but still a good range of choice. Of which only one really fitted well AND looked good - and was, of course, expensive. If you have a nearby Decathlon, that would be a good place to start (by the end of March a lot of French Decathlon stores will be full of camping stuff and the complete set of huntin' and fishin' gear and loads of camo outfits).
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