Ski rental for the whole family: useful information before starting the reservation

When you make an online reservation with Sport 2000, you must go through several steps before validating your basket: here is the information you will concretely need for each of them.

Dates and place of stay

While it seems obvious that, to rent ski equipment, you must select a rental period and a specific resort , this reminder is not insignificant. Indeed, there are several tips to take into consideration and a few questions to ask yourself:

• check that the resort you have chosen has a Sport 2000 store (otherwise, consider another destination or choose a Sport 2000 store in a neighboring resort where it will be convenient for you to pick up the equipment)

• book your accommodation BEFORE renting ski equipment;

• ask yourself if you really want to ski during the entire vacation (or if you also want to go snowshoeing, do other activities with the children, etc.) and therefore if it is necessary to rent for the entire duration of the stay ;

Sport 2000 tip: if several Sport 2000 stores are offered in the chosen resort, make your choice based on criteria such as location (in relation to your accommodation, the slopes, etc.), opening hours, equipment offered online, additional services, etc.

The size and weight of each family member

Ski and snowboard equipment available for online rental at Sport 2000 is divided into several profiles. Beyond age, you need to know the height, especially for children, to choose between the following categories:

• Baby, for those under 1.20 m (under 6 years old generally)

• Junior, for children measuring between 1.20 and 1.60 m (between 7 and 12 years old generally)

• Teen, for children who are between the Junior and Adult categories (from 13 to 17 years old).

It is also essential to know the exact height and weight of each skier when picking up in store. This will allow the ski technicians to offer a ski or snowboard of the correct length, and to adjust the bindings as precisely as possible to ensure optimal safety.

The level of each skier

Knowing your own level, that of your partner, as well as that of the children, is a prerequisite for choosing suitable equipment. And by that, we mean equipment that guarantees comfort, safety and pleasure, so that the whole family keeps a wonderful memory of their vacation.

At Sport 2000, there are indeed several categories of equipment from beginner to expert. To help you clarify your level and avoid making mistakes, consult our article " Which ski pack is right for you? " or our comparative table which indicates the appropriate equipment for each profile.

Your flexibility needs

With children who progress quickly, who want to try several disciplines, or if you yourself want to alternate between several winter sports, you need to anticipate this before making your reservation.

Indeed, in this kind of situation, you must either:

• opt for an evolving pack (e.g. Junior red skis), to avoid any frustration and not hinder learning and gaining confidence

• include theMultiride option, to be able to exchange equipment during your stay (for equipment of a lower or equal category)

Your Sport 2000 loyalty card number

Last important element not to forget: your Sport 2000 card. In the last step of your online reservation, a box allows you to enter your loyalty card number.

Why is it important? Because it allows you to benefit from an additional 5% discount : a real boost to ski cheaper as a family!

You now know how to properly prepare your ski reservation, but there are still a few small things to know! Here are some common mistakes you can easily avoid.

Misjudging your skiing level

Not having a clear idea of your actual skiing level or that of the children means taking the risk of having equipment that does not suit you.

Concretely, by overestimating the level, the risk is to have a ski or snowboard that is not forgiving enough, that does not pardon small errors, that is too difficult to handle. Result: more risk of falling, being frustrated and being hindered in progression.

At the same time, underestimating the level means cutting back on pleasure, lacking precision, not having enough grip and stability when picking up speed.

Forgetting to check an optional box

When renting online,some products and services are included, but others remain optional.

So take the time to check that you have ticked all the items you might need:

• ski boots or snow boots

• ski helmet

• Multiride option

• multi-risk insurance

• services available in some stores such as ski locker, childcare, delivery to your holiday destination, etc. (if these boxes do not appear, it means that the store does not offer it, or that the services must be booked by phone or directly in store)

Not checking your cart before validation

As with any other online order, it is recommended to review your cart before validating the reservation. Make sure that:

• you have selected the correct dates, the correct resort and the correct store

• each family member has their equipment

• the equipment corresponds to each person's profile (age, size, level)

• you have added all necessary options

• you have entered your card number and possibly a promo code if you have one

Online rental is an opportunity to take advantage of exclusive discounts. Here is a summary of the offers you can claim and their advantages depending on your specific situation.

The 7^th day of skiing offered

Did you know that by renting for 7 consecutive days, you only pay for 6 days of rental? To take advantage of this good deal, you don't have any specific steps to take. Simply select 7 days when choosing your stay dates, and the 7^th is automatically free.

Ideal for enjoying a last ski session before hitting the road! And even more interesting if you ski from Saturday to Saturday, as it's often a day with less crowd.

The TRIBU offer for families and groups of friends

Essential if you ski with 4 people or more, the TRIBU promo code allows you to benefit from an additional discount. By adding it to your reservation, you get 5% discount for 4, 5 or 6 rented packs and -10% from 7 packs.

This Sport 2000 advantage is perfect for families with 2 children or more, or for groups of friends who book together.

The student discount

Sport 2000 is not only for families: we also want to offer the most affordable rates for students going skiing.

5% additional discount are thus granted to students who create a Student Beans account (free), using a personalized promo code. Think about it before renting your equipment!