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Question Ski equiptment hire in Queenstown?

Discussion in 'New Zealand' started by Sage Oya, Sep 9, 2019.

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  1. Sage Oya

    Sage Oya Like the herb, lover of Pabst, cup ramen devotee Ski Pass: Gold

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    Hi Guys,

    Just a quick one. Off to QT on Wednesday for a week and some of our group need to hire kit (skis, boots poles, boards & boots).

    Where is the best place to hire gear from?

    The guys who need to hire are in the upper beginner to early intermediate and are probably somewhat price sensitive/don't need top of the line gear.

    Have a mini bus booked so no probs to get to and from.

    Cheers
     
    #1 Sage Oya, Sep 9, 2019
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    mr Part of the Furniture Ski Pass: Gold

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    we found Browns were fine a month or so ago
     
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    MisterMxyzptlk Old n' Crusty Ski Pass: Gold

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    Browns is good but can be exxy
    Pop around to Dardy's J+D rentals in Church Street- backs onto the Night and Day 24 hrs
    He's been selling and fitting skis for a hundred years in Queenstown
    Prices will not hurt ;)
     
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    TOFF Im kind of a big deal Ski Pass: Gold

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    Friend used this mob when there a couple of weeks back
    https://www.snopro.co.nz/

    Great service and they come to you.
    Even drove up the hill (Coronet Peak) to drove off new skis when one of the people had a binding issue.
     
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  5. Sage Oya

    Sage Oya Like the herb, lover of Pabst, cup ramen devotee Ski Pass: Gold

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    Cheers guys! Will check out the options above :)
     
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    Ozgirl Part of the Furniture Ski Pass: Gold

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    Torpedo 7 on Shotover street will probably fit the bill to your price sensitive friends.
     
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    Go and see Darryl at Small Planet Sports in Shotover street. Tell him I sent you there and to give the standard DPS Discount.
    PM me if you need any other detail.
     
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    Dumphfish Hard Yards

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    This - greatest smallest, biggest shop in the town and the wild beyond. Fantastic business and well worth supporting.
     
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    mr Part of the Furniture Ski Pass: Gold

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    yes those guys were great, dropped in a few times
     
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    MisterMxyzptlk Old n' Crusty Ski Pass: Gold

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    Small planet's an excellent option yes
     
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    Red_switch Old n' Crusty Ski Pass: 30 Day

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    Basically, anywhere but Torpedo7.

    Ultimately, a vote for Small Planet here.
     
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  12. Sage Oya

    Sage Oya Like the herb, lover of Pabst, cup ramen devotee Ski Pass: Gold

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    Thanks for the tips guys. We ended up using quest for the guys who needed hire gear as by chance a friend was working there this season. Gear was fine for those who needed it.

    Dropped into small planet too for a look, awesome shop and definitely where I’d hire personally if I needed gear. Impressive selection of BC equipment :D
     
    #12 Sage Oya, Sep 20, 2019
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