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Hi All,
just letting you know the sale started last week - picked up some solomon salopetts half price 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Don't sales normally occur part way/end of season ?
I'm waiting for Decathlon to bring out the ski gear
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kendadj, Decathlon have their ski gear in stock, at least at Surrey Quays store.
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kendadj, it's always sale time at T K Maxx but they only start getting the ski stuff in around now. I went to our local one towards the end of September, and there was nothing then. All the Decathlon gear is in their French shops. I shall be looking into T K Maxx as soon as we're back in UK, end of October. You need to be feeling strong, though, to sort out the few things worth buying in amongst the tat.
(I like their kitchen/cooking stuff too - some very good quality stuff at low cost).
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They're had ski gear at TKMaxx since september...it was all rubbish trespass, dare2be etc stuff
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I got a new ski jacket a few weeks ago in TK Max, it's a Surfanic one, it has every possible detail imaginable for a ski/snowboard jacket and a bargain at only €89 for this season's fashion. Also got my new wife new Scott ski pants on Saturday. There is alot of tat there but some real gems also but it's very hot in the Dublin store so better to get in and out quickly.
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Decathlon in Stockport have their ski gear in too. wish I had some money to buy some!
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IME, the local TKMaxx starts to get its skiing stuff in from the beginning of September but it tends to be mixed in with the general "Active Wear" clothing. During October they set up the skiing rails (and I'm sure gear gets a bit more expensive i.e. I've seen identical fleeces priced at £17 in "Active Wear" and £20 in "Skiing"). This year they seem to be pushing a lot of Nike ACG jackets, at reasonable prices.
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| nbt wrote: |
| Decathlon in Stockport have their ski gear in too. wish I had some money to buy some! |
That's my nearest. Funny there was nothing on the website about ski gear being out.
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Well it's been there for a couple of weeks now, I popped in to pick up some bike bits and saw it
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I'll have to get over there - I think the kids will need new ski suits this year (they keep growing !)
Did you think that they had the full range in ?
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kendadj, a friend of mine has just been into the Kingston TKMaxx (a fairly large one) this morning and said there were rails and rails of ski stuff. I'm going to get my ass over there later this week. Maybe this will be the year in which I bury my 13 year old fartbag! 
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2 full aisles, so yes, full range 
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You know it makes sense.
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nbt wrote:
Decathlon in Stockport have their ski gear in too. wish I had some money to buy some!
That's my nearest. Funny there was nothing on the website about ski gear being out
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Decathlon website is remarkably useless.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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TK Max in Norwich has had some ski stuff for a few weeks. Some good gloves at reasonable prices, some decent goggles, but limited selection of salopettes so far, which is what I actually need!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Bought a nice little ski jacket in the Bletchley (MK) TK Maxx at the end of September. Not that I needed a new jacket, but you know, it was there, & very well priced... They had loads of stuff, some of it very decent - not all Trespass etc. (not that there's anything wrong with that - my favourite salopettes are from Trespass, & they're still going strong after many weeks & many washes...).
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Just got some half price Level pipe gloves.
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| Jo225 wrote: |
| Bought a nice little ski jacket in the Bletchley (MK) TK Maxx at the end of September. Not that I needed a new jacket, but you know, it was there, & very well priced... They had loads of stuff, some of it very decent - not all Trespass etc. (not that there's anything wrong with that - my favourite salopettes are from Trespass, & they're still going strong after many weeks & many washes...). |
My salopettes are Trespass, next holiday will be their 6th year of skiing, and they have been excellent - bone dry, nice and warm - perfect! They were from TK Maxx and cost about £30
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not much in TK near me at the mo' 
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| papasmurf wrote: |
| They're had ski gear at TKMaxx since september...it was all rubbish trespass, dare2be etc stuff |
When did that stuff become "rubbish"?
If you are bothered about "labels", then TK Maxx may not be the best choice for you (although they do sometimes have stuff n from the so-called better names too).
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| alex_heney wrote: |
| papasmurf wrote: |
| They're had ski gear at TKMaxx since september...it was all rubbish trespass, dare2be etc stuff |
When did that stuff become "rubbish"?
If you are bothered about "labels", then TK Maxx may not be the best choice for you (although they do sometimes have stuff n from the so-called better names too). |
Its not so much rubbish rather than tends to be bulky overpadded stuff. Its fine if that's what you want - keeps people nice and warm and dry but not great for layering. Same with ski socks - the majority they sell are thick "trad" socks which we know aren't ideal.
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and it looks like tat.
nothing against TK maxx, got some decent goretex over trousers from there aswell as plenty of jeans etc and will be getting some scott gloves from them if they ever get XLs in 19.99 for goretex ski gloves..bargin.
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fatbob,
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Same with ski socks - the majority they sell are thick "trad" socks which we know aren't ideal.
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Yep, thats all they had in Southampton yesterday I guess I'll have to buy on line from CEM
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| papasmurf wrote: |
and it looks like tat.
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err, 'scuse me - my salopettes don't look like tat, thank you very much! 
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I've got a d2b jacket for spring skiing, got it cheap, not bulky or tatty, does a great job for what it is.
If you yearn for reassuringly expensive gear papasmurf, try googling "archteryx" or "spyder."
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if I google "archteryx" will it tell me how to spell Arc'teryx properly?
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I see ski snobbery is still alive and well.
Dare I say I'm looking foreward to Aldi getting there stock in
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Poster: A snowHead
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nowt wrong with Trespass - or Dare2be, come to that. Or Decathlon's Wedze. I have a Trespass jacket used for 2 solid seasons, and much washed (in the right stuff) and it's still good. The trouble with Tacky Max (what a great name!) is that you do have to wade through the tat to find good stuff. But personally I'd rather have a cheaper outfit and spend the difference on top class lessons. I don't find, looking around me, that there's much correlation between the skill of the skier and the "cool rating" of their labels.I suppose it's just that some folk need the ego boost of a big label. .
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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*evil ponder* what to make Hurtle google next..
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nbt wrote:
Decathlon in Stockport have their ski gear in too. wish I had some money to buy some!
That's my nearest. Funny there was nothing on the website about ski gear being out
Decathlon website is remarkably useless.
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Was not too enthused by the stock in Canada Water Decathlon. Website is now up to date though.
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Hurtle, I was very sad to part with my '80s "half price in the end of season sale" (but still pricey) Degré 7 Goretex suit in 4 or 5 shades of pink and purple. When I did throw it out it had given more than a quarter of a century's service. Here is my son in it, April 2005.
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They're had ski gear
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People in glass houses, papasmurf....... 
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Jo225, I liked my farbag too 
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