Categories of ski equipment
Skiing equipment rented is divided into the following categories:
- Obligatory - equipment for downhill skiing: ski set (skis, boots, poles) or snowboarding set (board and boots). On the slopes of Bukovel, the mandatory ski equipment includes a helmet.
- Face protection equipment - ski goggles or mask, which covers the eyes from snow and blinding sun. A mask also covers part of the face and is needed when skiing in cold, windy weather.
- Ski clothing - for general comfort.
Equipment rental prices 2019 - 2020
The cost of equipment rental depends on its equipment. Prices for ski equipment rental (skis or snowboard) in Bukovel can be reduced if:
- Pay to rent a ski set for several days at once.
- Pay for rental equipment in advance, a month or two before the planned trip.
- Use the rental point of your hotel in Bukovel, the prices for renting alpine skis for guests may be lower.
- Take ski equipment category C (outdated).
- Rental skis or snowboards in the so-called "low" season in Bukovel - weekday non-holiday day.
Prices for ski equipment rental
Prices for ski equipment rental are the same at each location. The cost of ski equipment rental in Bukovel for 1 day:
- Ski, poles, helmet rental in the Holiday season will cost from 220 to 560 UAH, depending on the class of equipment.
- Snowboard rent in Bukovel (board, boots, helmet) - from 170 to 560 UAH.
Actual prices for equipment rental and a map of rental points in Bukovel can be found here.
Equipment rental points in Bukovel
The equipment rental points in the resort are located near the lower stations of the elevators, near some parking lots, and at the hotels. For ski rental services in Bukovel, you need to leave a deposit of money or a document (passport, passport, car passport).
Find ski equipment rentals in Bukovel by the following landmarks:
- Parking № 1 (on the 1st floor) and parking № 2 (on the 5th floor);
- In front of "Shelter" (hotel);
- In the residential area No. 2 - near the medical center and near the "Filvarok" koliba;
- At the lower stations of elevators No. 5, 7, 14, 15;
- At the Radisson Blu Resort Hotel.
Recommendations on the choice of skis and snowboards for rent in Bukovel
Skiing kit for skiing should correspond to the age and physical data (weight and height of the person). When choosing ski equipment for rent in Bukovel, it is necessary to take into account the ability to ski and peculiarities of skiing: downhill or freestyle.
What else should you consider when choosing ski rentals in Bukovel? Their length should be 10-15 cm below your height. It is important when renting skis to correctly "set" the weight so that when you fall, the ski "clicks" and does not injure the joint. Goggles or mask - should provide visibility and not fog up on the slope.
Clothing rental
For downhill skiing, you need a special ski suit, which you can rent in Bukovel. Clothes for skiing should be light, warm, and comfortable. The suit should also be brightly colored so that the person is noticeable on the white slope. Several pairs of gloves may be needed, as snow builds up on your hands when you fall, and gloves get wet.
In Bukovel, you can rent ski clothes at the lower station of the elevator 2 and 2R, next to the Bugel cafe. The costume for rent is offered in two classes - A and B. They differ in price and novelty of the clothes.
The cost of ski suit rental in Bukovel for 1 day:
- 100-140 UAH for a jacket.
- 100-135 UAH for pants.
- 50 UAH per day for gloves.
You should leave a sum of money as a deposit for renting clothes.
Seasonal work schedule: from 08:00 to 20:00.
Telephone for information: +380636121091.
Sledding rental
There is a special track for tobogganing at the resort. It is located near the elevator No. 14. To rent sledges in Bukovel, you only need to buy a season ticket for the toboggan run, sledges are included in the price. They are issued directly on the toboggan run.
Note: the length of the toboggan run in Bukovel - 3 km.
Ski-service
Ski-pass for boarding the ski elevator is sold at the ticket offices next to the elevators. The cost of a ski pass in Bukovel is determined by the time during which it is valid. Namely - a whole day, half a day, 3 hours, evening skiing, or a single lift.
The most profitable is to buy a ski pass for the whole day or for several days of skiing at once. You can also reduce the cost of a ski pass by buying it in advance. The cheapest option is to buy a ski pass for the whole season and pay for it in the summer. Prices for buying a ski pass in Bukovel in 2019 are as follows: during the holiday season 1 day of skiing for an adult will cost 1455 UAH. If you pay for 5 days at once, it will cost 5450 UAH.
