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hire uk or borovets?

crackedheadgirl Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-14-08 01:48

hire uk or borovets?

Hi,

I need to hire a helmet for my holiday in borovets on 16/3 is it cheaper to hire in the resort or in the UK before I go?

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greenfrogfrolics Author:greenfrogfrolics posts : 379   (Expert)Date : 03-14-08 12:13

re: hire uk or borovets?

Don't hire if at all possible! You don't know where it's been, whether it's been used as a football, smashed into a tree, dropped on the street.

It's a bit late in the season to buy a discounted one now at Aldi or TKMaxx, and you don't have time to buy a new one from one of the ebay snow equipment stores.

I suppose a hired helmet is better than none at all, so try to hire here in the UK before you go. if you hire from a reputable ski-hire place the standard and quality should be ...
Don't hire if at all possible! You don't know where it's been, whether it's been used as a football, smashed into a tree, dropped on the street.

It's a bit late in the season to buy a discounted one now at Aldi or TKMaxx, and you don't have time to buy a new one from one of the ebay snow equipment stores.

I suppose a hired helmet is better than none at all, so try to hire here in the UK before you go. if you hire from a reputable ski-hire place the standard and quality should be better than in Boro where not many wear helmets, and even tiny children are allowed out with no head protection as there is compulsory rule in place as in other countries.

if you have to hire in Borovets, ask Fraser or Fiona, you can probably track them down here.

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crackedheadgirl Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-14-08 15:52

re: hire uk or borovets?

ok thanks.
do you know of any places in the UK that I can hire from?
greenfrogfrolics Author:greenfrogfrolics posts : 379   (Expert)Date : 03-14-08 16:21

re: hire uk or borovets?

We have our own helmets, but in the past we have hired clothing from

http://www.ski-west.co.uk/

Good luck!
rookiemark Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-14-08 19:06

re: hire uk or borovets?

May be best buying here if you are near a decathlon store you can pick one up for about £15.00
crackedheadgirl Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-14-08 19:38

re: hire uk or borovets?

yeah, im about to do that now. Thank you!!! Very Happy