Anyone that enjoys skiing knows how important it is to look after their equipment, and while ski equipment can be very expensive, if you treat it well it can last for years. Careful handling is all very well when it’s your responsibility, but with skiing inevitably comes travel – so what happens when you head off every year to your favourite ski destination and have to rely on other people to look after your kit?
Firstly, you’ll need to be sure that the airline you travel with and the ski transfer company you book with have the necessary facilities in place to transport bulky and awkward ski equipment. But there are other steps you can take to help yourself.
What Can You Do to Help
One of the most popular arrival airports for skiers heading to the slopes of Europe is Geneva. Airport ski transfers from Geneva are big business, and transfer companies are usually well geared up for transporting ski equipment. However, to ensure your kit gets to resort in good condition there is one important thing you can and must do.
Choose a Suitable Bag for Your Gear
Choosing a decent travel bag for your skis or snowboard is vitally important and you may need to invest a little in a quality bag with sufficient padding. Baggage handlers can be a bit slap dash when handling equipment, so it needs as much protection as possible – even when travelling to a destination used to dealing with ski passengers, such as Geneva Airport. Ski transfers up to the surrounding resorts will have experienced staff (at least the reputable ones), who are trained to take care when loading and stacking ski kit.
Padded bags can be bulky and may not fit onto a standard luggage or ski rack, should you be hiring a car, or want to drive yourself to the airport in the UK. This is something to be aware of.
You can also invest the more expensive option of a bag with wheels, as this offers easier manoeuvrability. Some bags also hold more than one pair of skis, which is useful if you are travelling in a couple, while some are fitted with compression straps that help prevent damage whilst in transit. If you really take the welfare of your equipment seriously, choose a bag with a boot compartment, tool compartment and internal compression straps.
Reputable companies running Geneva airport ski transfers are set up to cater for people travelling with equipment, so your kit should be handled with care. Just remember that the packing of your skis is your own responsibility, however.
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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Geneva airport ski transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.
