Ski hire – cheaper in resort or booked in advance on t’web?

Off to Courmayeur shortly so it won’t be busy in resort ie no worry about availability.
So, what’s the verdict?

I’m not sure about Italy but you will usually make a good saving booking ahead.

If anyone is going to France http://www.ski-republic.com and http://www.skiset.co.uk could both save you money.

I used to work out there, we were taking 42 euro off the punters on the bus and paying the shop owner 7!