 Poster: A snowHead
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Going our first time with 6 kids (ages 7-14) during peak season (Christmas-New year). We will have lesson in Klosters or Saas-Fee.
Is there a reasonable chance we will not find ski equipment on site? Should we reserve and pay in advance?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You will get a better rate by booking in advance.
Adult skis wouldn't be a problem if you 'just turn up' ; but not so sure about ones for kids....
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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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@michel39, I'm not sure you necessarily get a better price I know (definitely one and probably three) high end shops where you don't get a better price but you do get re-assurance, which is worth more than the money, no?
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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I'd be amazed if you turned up and couldn't find hire skis anywhere in resort, even if they are some of the older ones they keep in reserve - but in all likelihood you'd walk into a shop full of skis.
That said pre-booking lets you spread the cost a bit and gives you a known price when you book/one less thing to stress about.
Two quick comments on ski boots:
1. Pack one pair of ski socks for everyone in a single bag. You need them to try in the boots and saves a panicked bag rummage right after arriving!
2. Check out some of the boor fitting threads for an idea of what a ski boot should feel like on your foot, as nobody will tell you as a beginner for some reason.
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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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| Mjit wrote: |
2. Check out some of the boor fitting threads for an idea of what a ski boot should feel like on your foot, as nobody will tell you as a beginner for some reason. |
A bit harsh on the posters there? 
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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try and book directly with the shop if you can, using the big sites (interpsort/sport 2000 etc or through the tour operator) normally results in the shop getting about 25% of what you pay
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| Mjit wrote: |
2. Check out some of the boor fitting threads for an idea of what a ski boot should feel like on your foot, as nobody will tell you as a beginner for some reason. |
You mean "like a firm embrace from a kindly but strict dominatrix". Might need translating for the kids 
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| CEM wrote: |
| try and book directly with the shop if you can, using the big sites (interpsort/sport 2000 etc or through the tour operator) normally results in the shop getting about 25% of what you pay |
And additionally, it is much easier to get a refund if you cancel if you've booked direct
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