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Wish I was younger
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Derby, UK
Posts: 12
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Renting skis online v in-resort
Hello folks. I’ve just joined the forum and this is my first post/question. I’m off to La Plagne in Feb 09 with some friends and I want to rent skis. Does anyone know if it’s cheaper to rent the skis on-line ie before you get to the resort or to rent them in the resort? I’ve just been looking at prices and all the rental websites claim to give 20%+ discounts if you book on-line against what you can in-resort. Should I believe them? Or should I wait until I get there and can actually see the skis I’ll be getting? For info, I’m thinking of renting Salomon X Wing 8’s (or Tornado) or Rossignol Classic CX80s if I can get them.
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US Implant
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 52
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I aways prefer to see what skis they have on offer and what condition they are in before parting with my cash. For a 10 quid or so more I'd probably wait until I got the resort.
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Wish I was younger
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Derby, UK
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Thanks, RichH. I'll bear that in mind then. Any other views/advice out there?
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#4 |
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 42
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I'm totally with Rich. You're spending a wheelbarrel full of money, the place to economize is not on the skis...
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US Implant
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 52
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Let us know how you get on Boyzee
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Wish I was younger
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Derby, UK
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Great result – I waited until I got to La Plagne as you guys advised and then negotiated the ski shop down to the Internet prices so I saved my 20% any way!! And when you only get 1 Euro for £1 these days, every penny counts. I hired Salomon X Wing Tornados and they were fine. The skiing was brilliant – we got fresh powder and the off-piste was amazing. Thanks for you help.
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