Should You Book Ski Rental in Advance?

Yes definitely, Ski Line has teamed up with theYour weight, your ability, any injuries that you may
leading supplier in Europe Skiset where you can savehave had and the type of skiing you intend to do
up to 40% on resort prices and up to 100% on theshould all be taken into consideration.
rates that some UK based tour operators charge!What length of skis?
Benefits include:With the revolution in carving, skis are now much
1. Save considerable time at your ski resort. Your skishorter. As a general guideline, the ski tip should
hire order is ready upon arrival at your resort. All youcome somewhere between your nose and your
have to do is fetch your ski gear from your Skisetforehead.
collection point.Ability, size, weight and what you want to do must
2. Equipment hire suited to your personal needs. Thealso be considered.
online ski hire services allow you to choose from theSki Condition:
major equipment brands, across all their ranges.Check the edges are smooth and the bases not dry.
3. You collect your equipment at your ski resort.If you're unhappy with your skis at any point or you
Online ski hire means you don't have the addedfeel they need waxing, go back to the shop.
worry of transporting your skis.Mark your skis with sticky tape so you can pick
4. A guarantee you can count on from ayours out from the 100s of others outside the
well-established service. Skiset is a major skimountain restaurant
equipment hire network. With 450 outlets, theirInsurance, skis get stolen!
services are available at 200 ski resorts in France.Remember what they look like and, if possible, write
Things to consider when renting skis:down the serial number that is usually engraved on
When you rent skis there should be a good choice ofthe front. Always try to keep your skis in sight. If
different standards and categories, at varying prices.you can, swap one with a friend and leave the
Beginner and intermediate skis are easy turning,unmatched pairs in different places. No thief wants to
mountain cruisers or piste carvers and nearly alwayssteal odd skis!
the cheapest option.Skis do get stolen and edges still get blown out even
Advanced and expert skis tend to be performancewhen the conditions are good so check your travel
carving skis, freeride skis or race skis and this isinsurance to see if it covers theft and damage of
reflected in the cost.rental skis.
Make sure you give the shop staff as muchIf you're not covered, check to see if the shop has
information as you can about your ability and theits own insurance and what it covers.
type of skiing you like to do. Don't overestimate yourRemember rental skis are not 'rock bashers', so look
ability. Your ski instructor will always be happy toafter them or you may be charged for any damage
offer advice.you cause.
What Bindings?