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Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

ganniii Author:ganniii posts : 6   (Beginner)Date : 12-05-11 23:02

Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

Hi there, we are travelling to Bansko this week and were wandering if its possible to rent the actual Skii wear aswell apart from the gear. We don't have the right Jackets/Trousers for skiing, and would like to avoid buying them since it's a one time thing.

Any help please?
Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 12-06-11 11:45

re: Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

Hi Ganniii,
I've thought quite a lot about how to reply to your post as I did not want to appear snobbish or dismissal of your question. Anybody who knows me will tell you that I am anything but that.

I am not aware of anyone hiring out skiwear, but that's not to say you can't find somewhere.

My thoughts however are, why would anyone want to wear someone elses clothes on holiday? Apart from the look, the fit, the style and the 'I feel good in this' factor the cost of hiring would ...
Hi Ganniii,
I've thought quite a lot about how to reply to your post as I did not want to appear snobbish or dismissal of your question. Anybody who knows me will tell you that I am anything but that.

I am not aware of anyone hiring out skiwear, but that's not to say you can't find somewhere.

My thoughts however are, why would anyone want to wear someone elses clothes on holiday? Apart from the look, the fit, the style and the 'I feel good in this' factor the cost of hiring would probably be just as much as buying from T K Max, or Aldi or even EBay. Plus when you return you still have a nice warm jacket to wear back home during the winter.

My first ski trip many moons ago I probably thought the same that I would go once, have a good time but never go again. Now some 40 skiing holidays later I still can't get enough of it and it's my favourite activity in the whole world now.

I would have a look at what's on offer at the places I have mentioned and reconsider about buying your own gear. I'm sure it will be just as cheap in the long run, and also why waste valuable skiing time searching for the right clobber to hire that has probably been worn previously by loads of other people.

Whatever you decide to do ................

Good luck - and have a great holiday.

Pete
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ganniii Author:ganniii posts : 6   (Beginner)Date : 12-06-11 12:00

re: Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

Thanks for the reply, greatly appreciate it! Will we find such jackets/trousers for sale from Sofia/Bansko while there? Or are we doomed for failure already?
Pamporovo Pete Author:Pamporovo Pete posts : 14180   (Master)Date : 12-06-11 12:03

re: Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

No - I'm sure you will find some great bargains there - have a safe trip and be aware thyat once you are a skier your life will never be the same again.

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McMoodle Author:McMoodle posts : 267   (Expert)Date : 12-06-11 14:10

re: Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

Agree with Pete - buy cheap - no doubt for similar cost to hiring - and if it really is a one-time thing stick it all on ebay when you get back... Who knows you might come back planning your next trip - it can be very addictive Smile

Daniel Snell Author:Daniel Snell posts : 5800   (Master)Date : 12-06-11 15:52

re: Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

You could years ago rent here to take with you.But with Ski trousers in TkMax for £20 an decent jackets around £50 just buy before you go
Steve Gee Author:Steve Gee posts : 138   (Intermediate)Date : 12-06-11 21:02

re: Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

Or perhaps find some friends who ski and borrow/buy theirs. Just had two pairs of skis and two sets of clothing given to u for our girls first ski trip. Saved a small fortune ! Just make sure you get on the slopes and have a good time ganniii, it is just the best !
Steve Gee Author:Steve Gee posts : 138   (Intermediate)Date : 12-08-11 01:02

re: Rental of Skii wear from Bansko (Jackets/Trousers)

Ski Mania in Bansko rents clothing. just seen it onBansko blog website