Renting skis online v in-resort

Boyzee · 17-01-09, 10:53 AM

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.

RichH · 17-01-09, 07:09 PM

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.

Boyzee · 18-01-09, 03:57 PM

Thanks, RichH. I'll bear that in mind then. Any other views/advice out there?

Teddyo · 18-01-09, 05:53 PM

I'm totally with Rich. You're spending a wheelbarrel full of money, the place to economize is not on the skis...

RichH · 12-02-09, 03:04 AM

Let us know how you get on Boyzee

Boyzee · 20-02-09, 07:39 PM

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.

17-01-09, 10:53 AM	#1
Boyzee Wish I was younger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 12	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. __________________

17-01-09, 07:09 PM	#2
RichH US Implant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	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. __________________ __________________ My 53 days Skiing ...

12-02-09, 03:04 AM	#5
RichH US Implant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	Let us know how you get on Boyzee __________________ My 53 days Skiing ...

20-02-09, 07:39 PM	#6
Boyzee Wish I was younger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 12	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. __________________

18-01-09, 03:57 PM	#3
Boyzee Wish I was younger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 12	Thanks, RichH. I'll bear that in mind then. Any other views/advice out there?

18-01-09, 05:53 PM	#4
Teddyo I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42	I'm totally with Rich. You're spending a wheelbarrel full of money, the place to economize is not on the skis...