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Bring your boots if you have a good pair but rent skis. I’ve had rental boots and couldn’t find a decent pair even though I tried half the shop on. I’m not sure but I got the feeling they have certain rental models that are comfy in store but shit on the slope
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There is a series of very in depth podcasts about this from Blister. They chat with one of the team from Atomic who describes how they balance the first fit feeling with actual comfort after hours of use. I think rental boot liners are often padded out with thicker, softer foam which makes them feel comfy when they are new and you first put them on, but then eventually they pack out, your foot slips around and they just feel dogshit.
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@seager +1 for bringing your own boots, but don’t buy if you have never skied before. Invest in base layers, solid gloves. Shop around for soft shell trousers and jackets, decathlon is a great shout. Hire helmet, skis etc when you book lessons and ski pass.
Try and get lessons here too before you go, so that you don’t arrive on the slopes as a complete novice.
I’ve been invited to Tignes next February, not my preferred time of year nor location. However gentle arm twist last night with beers, with offer to transfer skis + kit by car.. squad travel by snow train. This is no package deal totally independent. It’s a boys trip with well seasoned skiers, I’m expecting it to be full on.
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And @kboy - thanks for the expert input!
Have booked some lessons at the slope up in Manchester, and picked up some salopettes and a couple of jackets from eBay (one a particular obnoxious 90s job). I’ll see how bad of a learner I am before getting another day of lessons whilst I’m out there.
We’ve booked into Tignes in March, I understand it can get pretty cold up/down there so will layer up.
I guess leave the boots and rent when I’m out there?