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PostSubject: Winter gear   Winter gear Icon_minitimeSat Dec 04, 2010 9:54 am

Winter gear

It goes without saying that whether you are a mountaineer, skier or a snowboarder, an experienced climber or a novice, you will need a sound, reliable kit. This is simply non-negotiable. Your equipment can literally save your life. So saving money on gear by opting for cheaper substitutes borders on stupidity, which means you don't belong on the mountain in the first place.

As noted on previous occasions, Sofia's advantage is its nearness to a major mountain (Vitosha at 2290 metres is higher than anything found in the UK) which makes mountaineering and skiing popular sports, thus a potential shopper is spoiled for readily available choice.

Renowned international brands are available in almost every specialised extreme sports store in the city. Offering similar quality, but at a lower cost, is a Bulgarian brand called Tashev, which is earning good reviews internationally, particularly with climbers who have scaled the Himalayas, and other legendary mountain ranges. It is a family-run establishment that produces a wide range of top quality backpacks among other products and they are made with a touch of personal pride. All products are available at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].

Apart from backpacks, other gear such as ice axes, ice screws, crampons, bivouacs, tents, goretex clothing, abseiling gear, carabiners, footwear, skis, batons, snowboards, helmets, body protection, eye wear and eye protection, thermals, socks and gloves are all readily available in Sofia. For those on a budget, the best and most convenient place to find most, if not all these items, is to visit the Vassil Levski National Stadium at weekends from around 10am until early afternoon. The open market there is by the B terrace close to the Vassil Levski metro station.

Most of the items are secondhand, although brand new kit is also on sale. When buying secondhand gear, use common sense. It does not come with a guarantee and you have to know your onions and pay special attention to the details and make sure you purchase something which will not betray you up the mountain.

For those of you with more disposable income, you may try one of dozens of specialised skiing, mountaineering and extreme stores in Sofia. They are usually well stocked;
the retail staff on most occasions are fluent in English and the equipment you buy comes with a warranty.

Where to shop in Sofia
Stenata (The Wall) [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
5 Bratya Miladinovi Str (on the corner of Alexander Stamboliiski Boulevard);

Tel: 088/ 990 50 04
and
Shipchenski Prohod Boulevard, Galaxy Trade Centre, Sofia 1113. Phone: +359 2 872 0000. Mobile: +359 88 754 7093
Open: Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm

Extreme Sport Sofia
42b Dondoukov Blvd
Tel: 02/ 986 68 41, 089/ 913 03 57, 088/ 606 51 30, [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Namaste
26b Architect Yordan Milanov Street, second floor;

Tel: 02/ 669 367, Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm
35 Nikola Vaptsarov Blvd;

Tel: 02/ 862 54 46,
Open: Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am to 5pm

Viva Sport
121 Evlogi Georgiev Blvd;

Tel: 02/ 846 54 39,
Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 7.30pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm. Also available on Facebook.

Milo - Turgovishte
27 Petleshkov Street, Tel: 0601 66 946/ mobile: 0899 13 99 42

Milo – Sofia
29 Hristo Botev Boulevard
Phone: 0899 13 99 41 / email: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Alpi
19 Vorino Street, Sofia
Tel: +359 888 227736, 85 81 969
Open: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 7.30pm, Saturday 10am to 7pm
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