If you have never been skiing before and have now decided this winter to take a skiing trip to Austria it may be more advisable to rent rather than buy the equipment that you need. Then of course should you decide that this type of holiday isn't for you, money will not be wasted.
However when it comes to renting equipment for skiing you have to options available to you. You can either rent the equipment at the same time as when you book the holiday. The other option you have is to rent it on your arrival at the mountain. Below we take a look at the pros and cons of using either of these options.
Pros of Renting Equipment Before You Head Off
1. It is a good idea to rent before you go especially if you intend to visit a resort at the height of the skiing season. This will ensure that you have a greater selection of equipment to choose from which will also mean that you will get the right size for you or your children. This will be very important if you want to hire snowboarding equipment when on holiday.
2. By arranging rental of your equipment before you go you may find that the cost of renting what you need is far less. But don't expect them to reduce the rates if you decide to rent it a few days before you arrive.
Pros of Renting Equipment at the Mountain
1. You can try various pieces of equipment out to see which one you feel most comfortable and happy using.
2. By renting when you arrive at the mountain is that you will not then be faced with having to lug all the equipment from your resort to the ski slopes.