[Decathlon] 40% OFF downhill skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating!

Feb 16th, 2023 7:28 pm

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politicalcanuck [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 5, 2014; 198 posts; 211 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 16th, 2023 7:28 pm

40% OFF downhill skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating!

Deal Link:: https://www.decathlon.ca/en/c/22903/out ... orts-deals
Retailer:: Decathlon

Lots of great deals to be had. The ski mountaineering/skin packages and cross country skis are a decent deal even before the extra 40% off clearance.

Use Rakuten for an extra 6% back, or Brim MasterCard users get 14% back in points (sign in via Brim website or App).

Free shipping above $49.

Feb 16th, 2023 7:34 pm

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jjwlcv: Member; Aug 4, 2011; 207 posts; 87 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 7:34 pm

Are their skis any good, anyone can chime in?
https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8586171/c ... d28a35ce54

https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8603131/d ... cb3b3d195a

Considering these as a beginner/intermediate skier. Seems like there are actually many options for downhill skiing, any suggestions?

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Feb 16th, 2023 7:36 pm

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krazykanuck: Deal Fanatic; Jul 26, 2005; 5848 posts; 34526 upvotes; Montreal

Feb 16th, 2023 7:36 pm

Beginner downhill skier here - anyone share recommendations on a good set. Ski + bindings seems like a good price to me..just don't know how well they hold up to other major brands.

Edit: I solved it....by referring to their sizing chart. Recommended skis based on height...
https://assets.ctfassets.net/tacg73mas1 ... -guide.pdf

So now it's just to know how well they compare to major brands.

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Feb 16th, 2023 7:47 pm

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politicalcanuck [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 5, 2014; 198 posts; 211 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 16th, 2023 7:47 pm

I have heard some of their downhill skis are made by Rossignol, likely the previous year models. I would not hesitate. They offer great skis for beginners for sure. Decathlon is a outdoor budget conscious store that offers a lot of value.

My kids are using their cross-country skis with no issues.

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Feb 16th, 2023 8:38 pm

#5

vodka: Deal Addict; Sep 12, 2007; 2919 posts; 1021 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 8:38 pm

Thanks OP, picked up a pair of recreational warm skates; I could never use hockey skates, my feet get incredibly sore after 5 mins which makes skating a horrible experience.
Got the OXELO Warm, 9.5... great price!!

wow missed the rakuten, how dumb of me...

Feb 16th, 2023 8:45 pm

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sipjd65: Member; Jan 4, 2016; 401 posts; 540 upvotes; Calgary

Feb 16th, 2023 8:45 pm

For someone who hasn't skied because I jumped in snowboarding but want to get back into it....which one do you recommend buying for several season usage?

Feb 16th, 2023 9:07 pm

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flamingotripod: Jr. Member; Nov 24, 2017; 142 posts; 111 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 9:07 pm

Also interested in the skis but not very many reviews online...

Feb 16th, 2023 9:35 pm

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boombaran: Jr. Member; Nov 23, 2005; 107 posts; 89 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 9:35 pm

Any good X-country ski bundles? The site's search feature isn't great

Feb 16th, 2023 9:51 pm

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isgaard: Deal Addict; Sep 6, 2011; 1267 posts; 1990 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 9:51 pm

krazykanuck wrote: ↑ Beginner downhill skier here - anyone share recommendations on a good set. Ski + bindings seems like a good price to me..just don't know how well they hold up to other major brands.

They will definitely hold up to major brands as most of their technical stuff are made by major brands. The bindings for backcountry skiing are made by Dynafit, skins by Pomoca. Downhill bindings are Tyrolia or Look. The "made in Italy" boots are probably made in Montebelluna where Scarpa, Nordica, Dynafit, and Tecnica boots are made.

Skis from major brands are also made in Austria, Bulgaria, Ukraine (before the Russia military operation), France, Spain, and China so rest assured at the end of the day, it's not the skis that are holding you back, it's the user.

For less than $300 for a brand new downhill skis with modern Look/Tyrolia bindings, this is a way better deal than going kijiji and getting something used.

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Feb 16th, 2023 9:56 pm

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coffeebean: Deal Addict; May 18, 2007; 1990 posts; 1253 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 9:56 pm

Looking for touring XC Skis, said to be for those looking for a fun and easy ride
Touring VS Classic XC Skis

Touring are supposed to be shorter than the classic, but none to be found here.

Thanks if Helped!

Feb 16th, 2023 10:15 pm

#11

sushibucket: Deal Addict; Mar 12, 2016; 1643 posts; 3798 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 10:15 pm

Thanks! got a pair of snowshoes, $50 for Faber brand no brainer

Feb 16th, 2023 10:43 pm

#12

darkhero168: Sr. Member; Apr 12, 2007; 502 posts; 306 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 16th, 2023 10:43 pm

The Fit500 Ice Skates are dog shite. Feels like I'm on cement blocks even after getting them sharpened again elsewhere.

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Feb 16th, 2023 10:59 pm

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jjwlcv: Member; Aug 4, 2011; 207 posts; 87 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 10:59 pm

no free shipping despite being over $49 anyone else have the same issue

Feb 16th, 2023 11:07 pm

#14

politicalcanuck [OP]: Jr. Member; Nov 5, 2014; 198 posts; 211 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 16th, 2023 11:07 pm

jjwlcv wrote: ↑ no free shipping despite being over $49 anyone else have the same issue

Skis are charged a flat fee for being oversized. $10 is very cheap to ship skis.

A flat fee of $10 is applicable if the order contains an oversized item with linear dimensions less than 300 cm or 118 in.

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Feb 16th, 2023 11:07 pm

#15

trixstar: Deal Guru; Jun 11, 2005; 13645 posts; 3108 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 16th, 2023 11:07 pm

Thanks OP!

Ordered the cross 550 skis to try out skiing. Im a snowboarder, but the wife skis and she wants the toddlers to learn skiing so I might as well join in on the fun.

Feb 16th, 2023 11:15 pm

#16

Red2hawk: Member; Jan 26, 2020; 215 posts; 94 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 11:15 pm

My experience with skis, ski boots and ski poles I bought from decathlon was that their below average.

One of my ski poles broke after falling during my first ski session of the season.

My brand new skiis has a bunch of markings and plastic falling apart after 1 ski session, same thing with the boots. Seemed to be poorly made. I returned all 3.

Honestly for $192 downhill skiis though maybe it's worth purchasing again, even if the quality isn't that great. Will likely buy boots and poles separate though.

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Feb 16th, 2023 11:31 pm

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bousty: Newbie; May 19, 2019; 55 posts; 39 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 11:31 pm

Is there a discernable difference between the Cross 550+ and Boost 580 skis? Intermediate skier here looking to buy their first pair.

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Feb 16th, 2023 11:32 pm

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jjwlcv: Member; Aug 4, 2011; 207 posts; 87 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 11:32 pm

Red2hawk wrote: ↑ My experience with skis, ski boots and ski poles I bought from decathlon was that their below average.

One of my ski poles broke after falling during my first ski session of the season.

My brand new skiis has a bunch of markings and plastic falling apart after 1 ski session, same thing with the boots. Seemed to be poorly made. I returned all 3.

Honestly for $192 downhill skiis though maybe it's worth purchasing again, even if the quality isn't that great. Will likely buy boots and poles separate though.

which skis did you buy?

Feb 16th, 2023 11:37 pm

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Red2hawk: Member; Jan 26, 2020; 215 posts; 94 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2023 11:37 pm

jjwlcv wrote: ↑ which skis did you buy?

Freeride Rookie FR 100 Skis

I thought the performance was decent but material quality was poor

Feb 16th, 2023 11:54 pm

#20

DealCanuck: Deal Fanatic; Aug 27, 2014; 7664 posts; 3799 upvotes; Canuckland

Feb 16th, 2023 11:54 pm

Bought skates

Great deal

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