Bansko Ski, Board Hire and Lessons - Where To Go?

Where Should I Hire Skis, Boards and Boots? A question asked by most visitors to Bansko. And even if you've been many times, there are more places to choose from this season.

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Being close to the gondola is good, then you can walk back to your accommodation in comfortable shoes and not have to carry your board or skis.

Bansko Ski Mania: 115 Pirin Street opposite Fischer Shop. Tel 0888 788 859. Very helpful service from George, office@sbanskoskimania.com. www.banskoskimania.com BDC: 10% discount SKI SCHOOL, RENTALS, GEAR. Emailing first with your requirements and negotiating discount is the best way. Here are 08/09 prices:

PRICES (PER PERSON)

	1 day	3 days	4 days	5 days	6 days
Ski, Boots, Sticks	30 lv.	80 lv.	110 lv.	120 lv.	130 lv.
Ski, Boots, Sticks (kids)	20 lv.	55 lv.	70 lv.	85 lv.	100 lv.
Ski, Sticks	20 lv.	55 lv.	70 lv.	85 lv.	100 lv.
Ski, Sticks (kids)	15 lv.	40 lv.	50 lv.	60 lv.	70 lv.
Boots, Sticks	15 lv.	40 lv.	50 lv.	60 lv.	70 lv.
Snowboard, Boots	30 lv.	80 lv.	110 lv.	120 lv.	130 lv.
Snowboard	20 lv.	55 lv.	70 lv.	85 lv.	100 lv.
Snowboard boots	15 lv.	40 lv.	50 lv.	60 lv.	70 lv.

VIP equipment (PER PERSON)

	1 day	3 days	4 days	5 days	6 days
Ski, Boots, Sticks	40 lv.	110 lv.	130 lv.	150 lv.	180 lv.
Ski, Sticks	30 lv.	80 lv.	100 lv.	120 lv.	130 lv.
Snowboard, Boots	40 lv.	90 lv.	120 lv.	130 lv.	140 lv.
Snowboard	30 lv.	65 lv.	80 lv.	95 lv.	110 lv.

Tsakiris: Brand new shop. Tel: 0878169447. Just on right after right at lights just before gondola. Brand new ski, boards and boots. Negotiate price to 125 lev max per week for ski/bard and boots. Very helpful and friendly service.

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SKI SCHOOL SUGGESTIONS

1. Bansko Ski Mania offers ski lessons every day to suit all ages and abilities.

• total beginner or very experienced
• friendly and professional instructors will ensure that you have a memorable time in Bansko
• operate with a maximum of 8 in a ski class - but classes usually go out with less than this).
• internationally qualified Instructors who are all experienced professionals.
  
  

SNOWBOARD SCHOOL

The Snowboard School offers instruction and coaching at all levels from beginner to freestyle. Whatever your standard or ability we can guarantee to improve your skills as well as ensure you have a great time.

We operate with a maximum of 8 in a snowboard class, as we feel this is a safe and professional maximum (however classes usually go out with less than this). All of our lessons are taught by Internationally qualified Instructors who are all experienced professionals.

All Instructors speak English, Greek, German, Russian languages.

PRICES - PRIVATE LESSONS (PER PERSON)

	1 day	2 days	3 days	4 days	5 days	6 days
4 hours	120 lv.	220 lv.	310 lv.	380 lv.	460 lv.	500 lv.
2 hours	80 lv.	130 lv.	180 lv.	240 lv.	290 lv.	330 lv.

PRICES - GROUP LESSONS (PER PERSON)

	1 day	2 days	3 days	4 days	5 days	6 days
4 hours	70 lv.	120 lv.	170 lv.	210 lv.	250 lv.	280 lv.
2 hours	50 lv.	80 lv.	120 lv.	150 lv.	170 lv.	190 lv.

Lessons. Again Bansko Ski Mania offer fair price and generally good instruction:

From their web site they say, "We operate with a maximum of 8 in a class. These run every day over the winter and are the most economical way to learn new skills in a fun and sociable environment. Group lessons are available all winter to everyone.

Group lessons usually run from 10-12am and 1-3pm with an hours break for."

2. Method Snow School. Tel: +359 24 900 966 www.methodsnowschool.com . £150 for three hours. Expensive - but feedback is positive. Also equipment hire.

3. Ulen Ski School. The biggest by far. Variable quality of instruction. Some instructors very good indeed. Just go to gondola lift. Also hire in the gondola - but not a pleasant experience.

I once did this and found the service poor and the whole process all too hectic.

If its better now, then do let me know.