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Ski Packs
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 10-19-05 15:50Ski Packs
Afternoon,Off to Bansko in Jan and have been looking at the Ski Packs the Tour Operator provides but can't quite see the advantages of paying another £30 for an Intermediate Ski Pack when as far as I remember (from Pamporovo last year) once your out there nobody checks what pack you have. Has anybody had any problems in the past with booking a Novice pack but actually skiing in the Intermediate groups?
Cheers
JP
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this was discussed a short time agothink ended up that some places are now checking so maybe best to be honest and pay less here than get found out and pay more when over there, but each to their own in the end i guess
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I would strongly recommend getting your own gear if you are a converted skier (or boarder) and intend pursuing the sport in the future.
I skied for about 5 years on hired gear. Sometimes it was good, other times it was far from good.
You risk ruining your entire holiday if you end up with gear that is not suitable, plus you will find it much harder to adapt each year using different skis and boots.
I upgraded my skis in Bulgaria last year, but the whole package for skis, bindings, ...
I skied for about 5 years on hired gear. Sometimes it was good, other times it was far from good.
You risk ruining your entire holiday if you end up with gear that is not suitable, plus you will find it much harder to adapt each year using different skis and boots.
I upgraded my skis in Bulgaria last year, but the whole package for skis, bindings, ...
I would strongly recommend getting your own gear if you are a converted skier (or boarder) and intend pursuing the sport in the future.
I skied for about 5 years on hired gear. Sometimes it was good, other times it was far from good.
You risk ruining your entire holiday if you end up with gear that is not suitable, plus you will find it much harder to adapt each year using different skis and boots.
I upgraded my skis in Bulgaria last year, but the whole package for skis, bindings, boots, poles and carry bags should not cost much more than £250 and you are sure then to have the right gear for the years ahead. Carraige on plane is about £15 but at least when you arrive you are straight onto the slopes without having to wait around to be fitted out with rental stuff.
If you intend doing this, I suggest you do it as soon as you arrive. So many people buy gear on their last day which to me is crazy. Sure, you have paid for the hire gear, but if you intend buying your own anyway, why not do it straight away?
PP
I skied for about 5 years on hired gear. Sometimes it was good, other times it was far from good.
You risk ruining your entire holiday if you end up with gear that is not suitable, plus you will find it much harder to adapt each year using different skis and boots.
I upgraded my skis in Bulgaria last year, but the whole package for skis, bindings, boots, poles and carry bags should not cost much more than £250 and you are sure then to have the right gear for the years ahead. Carraige on plane is about £15 but at least when you arrive you are straight onto the slopes without having to wait around to be fitted out with rental stuff.
If you intend doing this, I suggest you do it as soon as you arrive. So many people buy gear on their last day which to me is crazy. Sure, you have paid for the hire gear, but if you intend buying your own anyway, why not do it straight away?
PP
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Ok in Pamps but we have been told iot is a different story in Bansko.
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Cheers for the response guys, much appreciated!re: Ski Packs
I agree with PP, Get your own gear ASAP. Then you don't have to put up with ill fitting boots and zero edges!!
My opinion is get the best boots you can afford (board or ski) then you can always get a second hand board or ski's and bindings, especially if you get some gear off someone who always has to have this seasons new bling, you can get some really good stuff thats only ever seen snow about 6 days!
My girlfriend picked up an unused 'last season' Burton troop board for £160 and ...
My opinion is get the best boots you can afford (board or ski) then you can always get a second hand board or ski's and bindings, especially if you get some gear off someone who always has to have this seasons new bling, you can get some really good stuff thats only ever seen snow about 6 days!
My girlfriend picked up an unused 'last season' Burton troop board for £160 and ...
I agree with PP, Get your own gear ASAP. Then you don't have to put up with ill fitting boots and zero edges!!
My opinion is get the best boots you can afford (board or ski) then you can always get a second hand board or ski's and bindings, especially if you get some gear off someone who always has to have this seasons new bling, you can get some really good stuff thats only ever seen snow about 6 days!
My girlfriend picked up an unused 'last season' Burton troop board for £160 and some ladies burton 2nd hand bindings for £40 in Borovets back in Jan. You can't even match that now on Ebay!!
I am hoping to pick up a new board on my first day there this season
******s to renting, save money in the long run, my board/bindings/boots have seen 6 seasons now (7weeks use) so have paid for themselves
My opinion is get the best boots you can afford (board or ski) then you can always get a second hand board or ski's and bindings, especially if you get some gear off someone who always has to have this seasons new bling, you can get some really good stuff thats only ever seen snow about 6 days!
My girlfriend picked up an unused 'last season' Burton troop board for £160 and some ladies burton 2nd hand bindings for £40 in Borovets back in Jan. You can't even match that now on Ebay!!
I am hoping to pick up a new board on my first day there this season
******s to renting, save money in the long run, my board/bindings/boots have seen 6 seasons now (7weeks use) so have paid for themselves
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I fully agree. Buying your own gear is definitley the way forward if you intend to carry on skiing.re: Ski Packs
but better to buy in the UK I would assume?re: Ski Packs
you should have no problems going fo rthe learn to ski and the intermediate ski pack in bansko apart from the fact that you wil have £30 in your pocket.we went last season and were moved form the learns as we had indoor lessions before we went. plus they never asked.
this will be my second your so i think i'll rent again, but as any one got any advice on what type of board/boots i should look for??
cheers all
