 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
Both my wife and I are looking at new jackets before we go in March. Since the Nevisport in Nottingham closed, I only know of the following shops:
Two Seasons in Nottingham - good choice but most ranges quite expensive (especially for men) and seems better for boarders
Love and Piste Nr. Loughborough - limited choice but good value
Ellis Brigham at Tamworth Snowdome - Not been for 5 years so comments welcome
Snow and Rock at Sheffield Ski Village - Very good choice but quite expensive ranges
Our budget is up to £150 - £200 each. would prefer cheaper but if the right jacket is available we will buy.
Does anyone know of any more shops in this area, especially if they are due to have a sale or seasonal discounts etc ?
When will E+B and S+R have their sales ?
TIA
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Sales generally just before end of season.
Don't laugh but if your lucky you can pick up some really good branded gear at TK Maxx, all the good stuff will probably have gone by now.
There is a boundary mill store at Grantham, the main store is near where I live and they have an excellent Lowe Alpine dept, Goretex XCR stuff etc.
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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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Decathlon on the outskirts of Nottingham (next door to Ikea). Good kit at good prices.
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Kel, Been in TK Maxx but as you say it's been picked over but I keep going in periodically due to deliveries
rob@rar, Been in Decathlon as I actually live about 3 miles from it (forgot to put it in my list) but they are predominately their own brand which isn't much cheaper than more well known brands. They look good though and when they do have sale they do knock quite a bit off their prices. This applies to the skis as well.
I'm more bothered about technical aspects but my wife likes the fashion side of things, although seems drawn to the most expensive brands (Killy etc) 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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pokemon, Decathlon brands are very well known, just not in the UK. If you go to France, every other person seems to have some Quechua gear (ski wear in the winter, walking/camping gear in the summer)
If you're happy to travel up to Sheffield, then Go outdoors (formally known as CCC) is a good place to look. I've not bought ski wear from them, but have got loads of walking kit at good prices.
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Fat Face kit is quite good
http://www.fatface.com/icat/technical
doesn't get into many of the High Street stores, but last years kit is approx half price at the Bicester Village shop.
This years jackets are within your budget.
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FAQ
they usually stock mid range gear and have a sale on at the moment 
