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Ski equipment
Where to buy your ski's Boards is a common question Sorry, no absolute answer it depends on when, what and why!
Basically if you're only going to ski or board once a year your equipment will be out of date in 3 years after only 3 weeks use - it's much better to hire! The exception is Boots - ill fitting boots will ruin everything. Badly fitting boots are the main cause of domestic disputes and may make a grown man cry!
Top Tip - Buy your boots in the UK - Once you have found a pair that appears to fit. Then browse the store for at least an hour with them on. Inc if poss, going up and down stairs - only then will you know!
If you really wish to have your own ski's etc but don't plan to have lots of ski holidays then I would say buy last years model at the end of the season or ex demo and save hundreds of £s.
But if you are a keen skier and really want the best then - buying in the UK is often the best option. However, If you're going to the USA you can try a different ski every day, then when you find the one you like buy it at a discount. I understand some European ski hire stores are now doing this but not all, when the smaller stores are busy they often only have rubbish equipment left to hire.
This link takes you to Solomon's perfect ski equipment selector - most excellent
http://www.salomonski.com/uk/selector.aspx
Or Try Ellis Brigham's selector Link for K2, Rossonol and Solomon
http://www.ellis-brigham.com/ski-selector.htm
Or Snow and Rocks selector
http://www.snowandrock.com/selector/skis/selector.asp
USA shopping
If your coming to Vail or Breckenridge with Skiwildfire then there is an option if you need to acquire budget kit or kit for quickly growing kids - Yes welcome to the world of Wal- Mart. Budget Ski Jackets from $20, ski pants $15. of course other stuff such as Levi Jeans at $15.. Goggles at $5 etc - (No Ski's or boots)
UK Discount Ski equipment & Kit WEB shopping
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Outdoor_Megastore_Skiing_Department_3.html
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