| Yes definitely, Ski Line has teamed up with the | | | | Your weight, your ability, any injuries that you may |
| leading supplier in Europe Skiset where you can save | | | | have had and the type of skiing you intend to do |
| up to 40% on resort prices and up to 100% on the | | | | should 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 ski | | | | shorter. As a general guideline, the ski tip should |
| hire order is ready upon arrival at your resort. All you | | | | come somewhere between your nose and your |
| have to do is fetch your ski gear from your Skiset | | | | forehead. |
| collection point. | | | | Ability, size, weight and what you want to do must |
| 2. Equipment hire suited to your personal needs. The | | | | also be considered. |
| online ski hire services allow you to choose from the | | | | Ski 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 added | | | | feel 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 a | | | | yours out from the 100s of others outside the |
| well-established service. Skiset is a major ski | | | | mountain restaurant |
| equipment hire network. With 450 outlets, their | | | | Insurance, 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 of | | | | the 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 always | | | | steal odd skis! |
| the cheapest option. | | | | Skis do get stolen and edges still get blown out even |
| Advanced and expert skis tend to be performance | | | | when the conditions are good so check your travel |
| carving skis, freeride skis or race skis and this is | | | | insurance to see if it covers theft and damage of |
| reflected in the cost. | | | | rental skis. |
| Make sure you give the shop staff as much | | | | If you're not covered, check to see if the shop has |
| information as you can about your ability and the | | | | its own insurance and what it covers. |
| type of skiing you like to do. Don't overestimate your | | | | Remember rental skis are not 'rock bashers', so look |
| ability. Your ski instructor will always be happy to | | | | after them or you may be charged for any damage |
| offer advice. | | | | you cause. |
| What Bindings? | | | | |