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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 23:54

I've ordered form Evo.com and Backcountry.com. Both have seemed reasonable although some brands they're not permitted to ship abroad (I guess with shop and ship they'll never know). With goggles make sure you buy the right lens for the right conditions (depending on where you're going). A yellow lens is generally good for low light whereas a darker lens would be good for bright light. I recommend goggles rather than sunglasses in any light condition simply because they are safer. Also forgot to mention, along with the ski socks try to buy three quarter length thermals (bottoms) not full length, otherwise the thermal goes into the bottom of your boot and causes discomfort. As you are going skiing in December it is early season and you may be able to get some local bargains (selling off last season stuff) also all the new ski gear will be in if there is nothing suitable in the sales. It may be worth looking in resort depending on where you're going.

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 14:50

goggles i found cheapest in shop opp ski dubai etc. still quite expensive though.

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 14:31

Wow thanks for all the suggestions. I was also taking a look at evo.com and a couple of other sites, which seem reasonable. Anyone ordered from them?

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 14:22

uae is expensive for ski wear.... coloumbia usually has a sale but much nearer to xmas, otherwise get it sent from uk. i researched last year and most of the big ones will not send out international. i found that chelston will at a charge of 9.99 for 2 kilos.... which would include clothes, ski jacket, trousers etc, not boots as they are heavier... so for each 2kg you pay 9.99 so with boots it would be more, but they would not charge the vat.

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 13:43

Agree with RuthM, North Face is great. They have really good thermal underwear/socks/glove linings.

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 12:56

Saw some very good gear and very reasonably priced at the Sun & Sand outlet near MOE - they also have a lot of thermo-wear so could be good purchases for the under layers as well Didn't see any goggles, hats or gloves though

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 12:47

I don't know what the prices are like in Dubai (everything here seems expensive). But for good basic ski wear (the Gap of ski wear so to speak) I recommend The North Face, it's not cheap but it's also not Peak Performance (which I love), Kjus or Spyder expensive, it's just the right amount of good quality at a reasonable price. But do not forget the most important thing, ski socks. You must buy ski socks, I recommend smart wool PHD or something similar (they have all the right padding in all the right places). Wool is good because it wicks away perspiration, your ski boots are waterproof and your feet will perspire. Do not wear two pairs of socks or football socks or any other socks, ski socks are probably the most important thing you will buy, if you want to be able to feel you skis and not have sore/numb/wet feet. <em>edited by RuthM on 18/10/2012</em>

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 12:45

I had no idea it was copying a Canadian chain. Fake or not, the ski-clothes it sells are excellent value for money, and we have bought all our ski stuff there for the past 2 seasons at far cheaper prices than I've seen anywhere else in Dubai. Tchibo in the outlet mall also does budget ski-wear but they never seem to have trousers matching the jackets or in the same size and its a fight to open dozens of boxes to find the size and colour you want.

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 12:22

The cheapest place is a shop called Winners in Bur Dubai, opposite the Ramada Hotel next to Choitrams on Al Mankhool Road. They sell the Canadian brand Spyder I just got all excited that there was a Winners in Dubai (didn't know!). So I went to google to see if it was a chain of Winners (Canada) and found this instead... http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/industry-insights/retail/winners-sets-losing-precedent-for-primark-in-fake-store-furore So dissapointed :( I will go check out the fake one anyways though, since they seem to stock loads of Canadian brans, so thanks for the tip ;)

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 11:25

The cheapest place is a shop called Winners in Bur Dubai, opposite the Ramada Hotel next to Choitrams on Al Mankhool Road. They sell the Canadian brand Spyder

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 10:20

TCHIBO (at various malls and Outlet Mall) has very good, cheap skiwear.

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 10:11

Great thank you.

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 10:03

Decathlon has really decent prices, and their house brands are of great quality. The store is in Mirdif City Centre.

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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 09:58

Hiya, I have no idea when it comes to this. We've just booked a skiing trip for December and obviously need appropriate clothing. Where are the best places to get here - that won't break the bank, or is it better to order online? Many thanks.

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