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.