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[Other Sport] Decathlon sports shops



The Clamp

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jan 11, 2016
24,272
West is BEST
Was looking round there today. I’m in the market for new outdoor kit, walking gear, boots and some new climbing gear, shoes, harness etc.

The place is well stocked, value for money and I was impressed but I’ve never bought anything from there before. Seems to be Scandanavian gear.

Anyone bought from there before and what was your verdict?
 


Westdene Seagull

aka Cap'n Carl Firecrotch
NSC Patreon
Oct 27, 2003
20,938
The arse end of Hangleton
Nearest I can get is I played Daley Thompson's Decathlon A LOT as a teenager and had the broken joysticks and sore thumbs to prove it !
 




Icy Gull

Back on the rollercoaster
Jul 5, 2003
72,015
Yes, but in France, massive stores and always well equipped and reasonably priced
 


The Clamp

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jan 11, 2016
24,272
West is BEST
Yes, but in France, massive stores and always well equipped and reasonably priced

Same brand I believe. Was the quality good?

Climbing gear obvs has to be a certain standard but not sure about clothing, boots etc.
 




Badger

NOT the Honey Badger
NSC Patreon
May 8, 2007
12,749
Toronto
I've bought some running gear from there. I have to say I'm very impressed. Decent quality stuff at great prices.
 


Gwylan

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
31,323
Uffern
Highly recommend for warm clothing. I bought my kids some ski-ing layers for playing rugby and they're excellent.

Mrs G bought a whole load of hiking gear in there last week and raved about it.

The only thing I've bought there is a pair of astroturf boots. I'd tried Sports Direct but they didn't do anything in 13s. Happily Decathlon did, so that's less money going to Newcastle ...
 


Tim Over Whelmed

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 24, 2007
10,164
Arundel
Purchased loads from them, snorkelling gear, fitness machines, a kayak and loads of clothing, never been disappointed
 




knocky1

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Jan 20, 2010
12,946
French company. Quecha walking gear is well respected. Got the walking trousers and waterproof trousers. Kalenji for running and underpants. Got good swimming goggles and hat last summer. They do prescription lenses for the goggles, if needed. Glad they opened in Brighton last year.
 




ozzygull

Well-known member
Oct 6, 2003
3,775
Reading
We have had one in Reading for a few years. Really good quality and value, have purchased many things from them over the years.
 




The Clamp

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NSC Patreon
Jan 11, 2016
24,272
West is BEST
Excellent. Looks like it’s a winner. Thanks folks.
I was also impressed with their bikes. I was very tempted.
 








tinx

Well-known member
Jul 6, 2003
9,198
Horsham Town
I buy all my daughters horse riding gear from there, decent quality and a fraction of the price from proper riding shops.
 


BlockDpete

Well-known member
Oct 8, 2005
1,143
Can't keep out of the Decathlon store in Crawley.

Bought walking and running stuff from them and it's been fine.

Not sure I would go for their walking boots or running shoes though.
 


Bob!

Coffee Buyer
Jul 5, 2003
11,059
I love Decathlon.

It's my go to shop for anything activity related.
 


blue-shifted

Banned
Feb 20, 2004
7,645
a galaxy far far away
Decathalon = high quality, good value, pleasant environment
Sports Direct (next door) = oxygen starved jumble sale full of dross
 




dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
52,006
Burgess Hill
I get load of my running ‘basics’ there like shirts, shorts etc, quality is excellent - almost always outlasts brands like Nike etc, and prices way lower. Big fan.
 


sebtucknott

Active member
Aug 22, 2011
317
Shoreham-by-Sea
Very good stuff, a proper sports shop that’s sells SPORTS gear rather than this sport fashion crap!
Dangerous place to go always come out having bought something!

Their range tends to go -
Basic
100
200
500
900
Or similar. Well worth going for the higher number stuff, is much better quality.
 



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