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I'm supposed to go on a 3 days business trip to UK at a mid May. Staying in hotel in London, somewhere near the Hyde Park.
I want to use this opportunity to buy a mid-level ski jacket and pants at ~100£ (for both).
From checking online, I saw that TKMaxx and SportDirect are two convenient options. (I don't have much time to go around the town for shopping)
Do you guys think/know if these shops still sell ski wear at May?
Are the prices I see online similar to the ones they charge in their shops?
Are there some other or better option for shops in this area of London.
Thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Alex79, TKMaxx are a end of line discounter. It is unlikley they will have anything in may - my local one had next to nothing the other day, but even if they do it will just be odds and ends. The online prices should be similar to shops, assuming the product is available in store...again no guarantees.
Most of the shops are around Covent Garden - easy to get to and open late. They range from quite expensive flagship stores to cheaper options. google "ski shops covent garden" and a list will coem up. Mountain Warehouse is cheap but may not be great quality. Trespass might be a good option. Anyway, they are all virtually next door to each other so you could easily get to a few
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Fri 14-02-14 14:49; edited 1 time in total
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Tk Maxx are very seasonal, so unlikely. Snow and Rock or Ellis Brigham are your best bet. However £100 for a complete outfit is unrealistic at those shops. You could try Mountain Warehouse for cheaper kit.
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Decathlon would be perfect for your budget, but they only stock ski wear and equipment from November to March/April.
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Do the Covent Garden Trespass/Mountain Warehouse stock ski gear year round? The ones round here will be putting the ski kit in the sale and switching to hiking/mtb kit as soon as half term is out of the way.
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davkt, THe might have clearance rails for the tourists, or stuff in the stock room if asked....
queen bodecia, No Decathlon in Central London
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Thanks for the responses!
So, it basically leaves me with an option to order everything online.
When do you think is the best time to order it (availability & price wise)?
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The sales will probably kick in around the end of this month though there are some good deals on Sportspursuit at the moment
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Buy online direct or from a shop selling Dare2Be or Trespass, get delivered to your hotel. They'll be knocking stuff out at deep discount come May and you'll easily get a full outfit in those brands for your budget.
e.g. these folk
https://www.marshallleisure.co.uk/
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