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Ski wear replace here or in BG

CLARE Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-06 02:33

Ski wear replace here or in BG

First time in BG skiing, any advice re whether to renew items in the UK or better to wait until we get to BG?
Freeskier Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-06 10:47

re: Ski wear replace here or in BG

IMO , replace here. Look around you can get some good stuff at reasonable prices. Remember that 99% of kit in BG is fake and so ineffect you are paying for something that is actually worthless Razz
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-06 12:29

re: Ski wear replace here or in BG

Depends what gear you are needing.

And it is not true that all gear in Bulgaria is fake. Most skiwear is completely genuine if you buy from the main shops or from the Snowshack.

PP
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Freeskier Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-06 13:31

re: Ski wear replace here or in BG

Nice plug there Pete. Wink
sam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-06 16:13

re: Ski wear replace here or in BG

which resort and what are you after. also when are you going as some realy good daels towards end of season
kiwi1 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-16-06 13:23

re: Ski wear replace here or in BG

I think what freeskier means is, if you see brands like North Face or spyder for prices that seem to good to be true, that is more than likely the case and the chances are they are fakes imported from Turkey but in all of ther resorts there are very reputable shops selling nothing but OEM products.
Even a fake pair if Northface pants that you might pick up for £20 is going to be OK if you ski in great weather. Just look around when you get there but take gear from the UK also if you can so ...
I think what freeskier means is, if you see brands like North Face or spyder for prices that seem to good to be true, that is more than likely the case and the chances are they are fakes imported from Turkey but in all of ther resorts there are very reputable shops selling nothing but OEM products.
Even a fake pair if Northface pants that you might pick up for £20 is going to be OK if you ski in great weather. Just look around when you get there but take gear from the UK also if you can so if you can't find what you want, it won't ruin the holiday.

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Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-16-06 17:56

re: Ski wear replace here or in BG

There is a very popular Bulgarian brand called DIEL. Really nice stuff. Check www.dielsport.com . They have shops at all major resorts. A complete gear new season collection costs around Eur 150-200 depending on the model. Items from last year's collection are cheaper
Clare Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-29-06 09:51

re: Ski wear replace here or in BG

Thanks for all your help and advice on this one.