 Poster: A snowHead
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Does anyone have a view on the best way to hire skis and get your lift pass?
Is it cheaper to hire in advance in the UK?
Or in the resort on the day?
Or even book via the rep on the coach on the transfer into the resort?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Money saving expert says get some boots off e-bay (1 size too big to make sure they fit) and you can pickup your choice of skis on the day you arrive outside any pub after the lifts close. If the boots are too big bring an extra pair of sox and you can swap the skis at any restauraunt through the day.
Simples
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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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cheapest is to buy skis boots and poles secondhand off ebay
whether they fit or suit you is a completely different matter
What level are you , what are you inteneding to ski , where are you going ?
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I will be skiing with my son in Lech Austria in the first week of March. I already have boots but my son doesn't and neither of us have skis. I have a lot od ski experience although usualy in organised groups and I haven't been for 5 years. My son has only skied once before. We will be doing the motorway pistes - blues and perhaps a few reds
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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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Ok so we weighted our figures to justify buying, but we worked out that break even for buying was about 2 1/2 weeks with the euro being as stong.
However you have to be very carefull because those little additional luggage and ski bag charges can ruin your costings.
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last time I hired skis I booked online first with Skiset, providing there's a shop or partner in your resort.
you should be able to find a promo code online to get another 10 or so % off, or try just entering your tour operators name, or a tour operators name. I don't think you really need proof, but don't quote me! It ended up cheaper than the offer on the transfer bus.
Make sure you get what you order as you sometimes can't order a specific model i.e. if you book gold equipment don't get fobbed off with ancient knackered skis.
Lift pass normally obtained on bus as there's rarely a cheaper way unless your operator offers an advanced price.
OH Ski sundays on!
Enjoy
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Thanks properjob I will certainly leave the pass till were on the coach,
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