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Helmet- buy in resort?

I'm coming to Borovets soon and am having trouble finding a helmet locally as there aren't many specialist ski shops in my area. I don't want to buy on line without trying one on. What are the shops like in resort? Will there be much choice? Any idea of prices? Thanks

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Ski stuff not cheap, everything else is! Might be best to buy in the Uk?

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Try eBay, things like helmets are very cheap in UK at the moment, to be honest the good makes are mostly really comfy and will fit if you measure your head above ears and buy that size. Or order online from a shop that will take returns, I have always bought online and had no trouble with Pro tec and now Giro woman specific helmets. Good luck.

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niki, the trouble is, i have a really big head... 60cm so i really need to try on. even a men's helmet in sport and ski today was too small

thanks for your info

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60 is more like an XL so try to get a low profile helmet, try a unisex then rather than blokes, hope you find one.

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well niki, i just bought a white helmet on ebay, it is unisex and adjustable, so fingers crossed. not sure what you mean by low profile.... will google!

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it is a manbi jam helmet if youre bored enough to google it. can't do links!

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TK Max or Aldi. Or if you're close to one - Charlies Stores in Welshpool - Shrewsbury

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Or Charlies Store- Aberystwyth.

S.P.

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Hi Sophia

I bought my helmet 2 years ago in Borovets.

There are about 4 stores I tried that sold helmets and there was a very good selection. I bought mine in March so got it in the sale at a really good price, last year had a quick look and had some deals too.

There will be plenty of selection, but I would try to barter to try to get a better price.

Hilly