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Private Instructor - Bansko

not been in ages Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-05 19:03

Private Instructor - Bansko

Hey there everyone.... Anyone had a private instructor in Bansko this year? How much does it cost and where can you get them from.... and most importantly are they worth the money?

Staying in the Perun for a week from the 26th.... can't wait! Going to the Snowdome in Tamworth tomorrow to practice that carving!

Wish the Banskoski webcams would sort themselves out!!
Liam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-05 19:14

re: Private Instructor - Bansko

This was a response from Crazy Lady yesterday to a similar question .... (use the search botton to find the thread!)

To book a 4 hour private lesson with the ski school at the gondola station will cost you 105 levs. I personally don't think it's worth it. When you go into ski-school you will be joined by other beginners so you start all at the same level, you soon make friends and laugh at each other which is part of the fun.

No it shouldn't mess up your placing in the school but it ...
This was a response from Crazy Lady yesterday to a similar question .... (use the search botton to find the thread!)

To book a 4 hour private lesson with the ski school at the gondola station will cost you 105 levs. I personally don't think it's worth it. When you go into ski-school you will be joined by other beginners so you start all at the same level, you soon make friends and laugh at each other which is part of the fun.

No it shouldn't mess up your placing in the school but it does depend on the original instructor.

I may know of someone who could help I'd need to check, but my advice is to stick to ski school - it's more fun and makes learning to ski more enjoyable, but the decision is yours.

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Gethzerion Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-05 20:52

re: Private Instructor - Bansko

I actually had a four hour lesson for 105lev (£40) and found it very useful.

To put it in context, a 1 hour lesson at the Tamworth Snowdome is around £65 for an hour.

I wasn't looking to join ski school, I just needed a quick refresher and some pointers on how to improve skiing red runs. I fond the tuition very good and the comments I got from my mates about my improved style made it well worth it.

However if you are a noob then join ski school, for £93 you get tuition,ski pass, ...
I actually had a four hour lesson for 105lev (£40) and found it very useful.

To put it in context, a 1 hour lesson at the Tamworth Snowdome is around £65 for an hour.

I wasn't looking to join ski school, I just needed a quick refresher and some pointers on how to improve skiing red runs. I fond the tuition very good and the comments I got from my mates about my improved style made it well worth it.

However if you are a noob then join ski school, for £93 you get tuition,ski pass, skis and boots for a week...

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Gordon Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-01-05 22:08

re: Private Instructor - Bansko


Gethzerion,where did you get the deal for £93? (inc ski school, lift pass and equip hire)

I am going with a group of friends, some of which are complete beginners, so that would be a great package for them.
Dizzy Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-02-05 00:48

re: Private Instructor - Bansko

I think it depends which tour op you're going with. I booked my Ski package (instruction, pass, equipment etc.) when I booked £115... I think that's the beginners' ski skool package.

Diz
Gethzerion Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-02-05 10:01

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The ski school etc was booked through the tour operators (Balkan Holidays) when the holiday bookings were made.