ski clothes in Dubai

Thanks for this Ruth. Both my DH and I have custom fit boots with moulded foot beds. I'm looking for my DS who needs a larger size. We bought his existing ones second hand in the UK and will probably do the same again if I have no luck here. I understand the importance of a good fit for him too, but he can tell me not much more than if his toes have a little room and whether his foot can move about! If we went into any hire shop in a resort they'd be sure to ask his size first question.

I don't know any brands..BUT I saw a bunch of ski stuff near Union station ! Exit on the sharjah bus side and walk past the sharjah busses onto the main road. stay on the same side and right there behind a famous shwarma place is a sports store with discounted stuff ! great prices. but i do not know about brands .

Does anyone know if Decathlon sell ski boots? I would steer well clear of any ski boot seller in Dubai. Ski boots need to be fitted by a qualified boot fitter. I doubt any store in Dubai has such a person or the range of stock required to fit an appropriate fitting pair of boots. When skiing at Ski Dubai I came across many people who have been sold (not fitted) with boots in Dubai stores, only to find they are too big. Generally this is the issue. The next issue is that they are too stiff. Boots too big are dangerous and impact on any ability to control your skis as your feet float around in the boots. Boots too small are in fact better for skiing, if you can handle the pain, still not advisable for recreational skiers. Even if you have boots fitted by a professional fitter you will often find you will need to return a few times for adjustments to the boots for which they often require an extensive boot lab. Boots too stiff will also impact on your ability to control skis and flex into the boot. Many recreational skiers buy boots too stiff (they are often in brighter colours etc.) then are not able to flex them properly which has an enormous impact on their learning curve in skiing and leaves them with serious issues later. Alignment is also an issue. Some people will need their boots canted, heel wedges put in the tongue stiffened or softened, boot widened in some points etc. If you decide to buy ski boots in Dubai which is not something I would ever suggest then a few key things to look out for are: If the seller does not look at you standing in a flexed position to examine your alignment first - run If the seller asks what your shoe size is - run If the seller asks what colour you want - run If the seller lets you choose your own boots - run If the seller has you try on the boots with the liner in first - run (you should be fitted into the shell first then the liner is added and moulded) If the seller doesn't check you can flex the boots - run If the seller doesn't insist you wear ski socks to try on boots (for final stage of fitting) - run My advice would be to buy boots from a good quality ski shop in your home country, or do some research on boot fitters in the resort which you will be visiting. Lastly custom footbeds are worth the extra money. Here is some info on boot fitting: http://www.evo.com/how-to-choose-ski-boots-size-and-fit-guide.aspx http://www.edgeandwax.co.uk/boot_fitting.aspx http://www.skibootpro.co.uk/Informationandtraining.html <em>edited by RuthM on 04/12/2013</em>

Does anyone know if Decathlon sell ski boots? 971 4 2839392

Does anyone know if Decathlon sell ski boots?

Try Decathlon. We have bought stuff in there for our daughter.

I've got some Peak Performance stuff from UK, Switzerland, Canada and MoE. Really good brand, I have one pair of pants which I've worn at least three times a week for two years and once a week for about four years thereafter, as well as around 12 weeks on holiday and they're still going strong despite a 50/60kph crash! Otherwise try North Face, I think there was a K2 store at Dubai Mall but not sure if it's still there, they may have had Burton in there. Decathlon may be another option. As for base layers, skin tight is best and I love the PP base layers. For skiing try to get short johns as long ones will just be really annoying where they stop on your ankle inside your boot. For mid layers primaloft are awesome and super warm. Then an outer shell.

I was thinking of trying Decathlon in Mirdiff CC. Does anyone know if they have ski wear?

Where can I find ski/snowboard jackets and pants? Has anyone seen Burton jackets anywhere? Thanks! My OH got his ski / snow board wear from Brands For Less

I will say though, get yourself a good set of thermal skins for underneath. Got some good ones in Columbia.

If you don't want top of the range stuff Tchibo often has ski wear. Their stuff is generally not bad at all.

Adventure HQ in Times Square mall has an excellent selection of ski clothes.

I got a Burton jacket from the Burton shop in Dubai Mall - not convinved it hasn't now closed down though. RAGE also do ski wear and Columbia. Ski wear is very very expensive here though. <em>edited by FairyDust on 03/12/2013</em>

Try MoE - near Ski Dubai; i belive that there are some shops there.

They have ski gear in the sun and sands outlet behind the G&D park not sure about Burton brand tho.