Why hire your ski equipment?

Ski hire offers a practical solution to several challenges faced by skiers, particularly those who ski occasionally or want to avoid the constraints of owning their own equipment.

Should you hire or buy your ski equipment?

The choice between hiring and buying depends on factors such as how often you ski, your budget, your needs and the practical considerations associated with owning equipment.

For occasional skiers, hiring means avoiding the cost of buying equipment that may remain unused for several months of the year. It also means you do not have to transport, maintain or store your skis or snowboard between holidays.

Buying can, however, be a good option for regular skiers who want to keep their own equipment and use it over a long period of time.

→ Read our comparison: Should you hire or buy your ski equipment?

A skiing holiday should above all be an enjoyable experience. However, preparing equipment for the whole family, transporting skis, arranging maintenance and dealing with unexpected issues can quickly add to the mental load of your holiday.

Hiring allows you to delegate some of these practical tasks. Your equipment is prepared in advance, boots can be tried on in-store and skis are regularly maintained.

Booking your equipment online also allows you to organise everything before arriving at the resort and save time when collecting your equipment.

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Professionally prepared and maintained equipment

One of the main benefits of hiring is having equipment prepared by professionals.

Skis and snowboards are regularly maintained to ensure good skiing performance. This can include waxing, sharpening and any necessary repairs.

Bindings are also adjusted according to the skier's individual characteristics so that the equipment is suited to their use.

Equipment suited to your skiing style

Hiring allows you to choose equipment suited to your ability and skiing style: alpine skiing, snowboarding, freeride, freestyle, ski touring or cross-country skiing, depending on the equipment available.

It also offers greater flexibility when you want to change your equipment during your holiday, where this service is available.

Services designed to make your holiday easier

Ski hire does not stop at choosing a pair of skis. Ekosport-Rent offers a range of services designed to make collecting your equipment and enjoying your holiday easier.

Depending on the shop and equipment booked, you may be able to benefit from early collection, Click & Collect, delivery or equipment storage.

Optional extras to suit your needs

Additional options can also help tailor your ski hire experience.

Multirisk insurance can cover certain events such as theft, accidental damage, cancellation or interruption of your holiday, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.

The Multiride option, available for eligible bookings, allows you to change your equipment during your holiday so that you can try different types of equipment or adapt to changing conditions.

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Services and benefits included with your ski hire

Several services may be included with your hire or available depending on the shop.

When hiring skis, poles are provided, equipment is regularly maintained and bindings are adjusted before collection. Trying on your boots in-store also allows you to check that they fit properly.

Booking online can also provide access to different benefits, such as early collection or a seventh day free on eligible bookings.

Ski hire that adapts to your holiday

Depending on your needs, additional services can make your holiday easier to organise, including equipment storage, Click & Collect, delivery and insurance.

Families and groups may also benefit from specific offers, such as the TRIBU discount when the conditions of the offer are met.

→ See the checklist: Services and options included with your ski hire

Ekosport-Rent additional services

To make your ski hire even more flexible, Ekosport-Rent offers several additional options.

Multirisk insurance

The insurance can cover the theft of hired equipment, certain types of accidental damage, cancellation before collection or interruption of your holiday, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.

The Multiride option

For eligible bookings of 6 days or more, Multiride allows you to change your equipment once or twice during your holiday, depending on the equipment categories available.

This can be particularly useful for skiers who want to alternate between different skiing styles or try another type of equipment.

Benefits for groups

Families and groups can also benefit from a discount through the TRIBU offer: 5% off for 4 to 6 packs and 10% off for 7 or more packs, subject to the offer's terms and conditions.

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