Decathlon climbing brand reddit. My partner and I run a free / donation based indoor climbing (bouldering) wall in our small (very small) city in Portugal (Ponta Delgada Azores). As usual in Decathlon, their 85€ racket feels like a 150€ Decathlon's Rockrider -branded sunglasses start at €6 and (of those I checked) are all made in India. One thing that I find Decathlon/Kalenji good Looking to get my first pair of trekking poles, what do folks like? Should I just grab any pair of Amazon or is there a type I really need? Share Add a Comment Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best thetruetrueu • Hey So I did post a while back, regarding getting a bike in my range from CT, however, everyone was quick to mention that the bike were soo horrible that I But if you get it wrong, you will be hating your shoes every single time until you finally use up the rubber. Likely someone who has climbing for a little while, so that their toes are used to standing on small jibs with no support. A shoe thats really good on slabs might be absolutely hopeless in a cave for example. All climbing chalk is Calcium Carbonate. I’ve bought a bunch of soccer stuff and honestly their top of the line stuff feels just as high quality as a nice Brand name equivalent. None of he usual Chinese/Japanese sticky rubber or separate racket. Nothing special just £40 climbing shoes. A subreddit dedicated to discussing and reviewing climbing shoes. TL;DR: Your experience with Van Rysel / Decathlon bikes, especially the EDR AF Ultegra and the EDR CF Centaur, but any opinion about any bike is welcome. Decathlon offers affordable sportswear, shoes & gear for over 60 sports. There is no 1 answer to your question. For what brands they stock Boulder Planet Sembawang/Boruda: Tenaya and Evolv Climbers Corner: Mad Rock and La Sportiva T-Hall: Scarpa, might also stock evolv or five tens. I know that Wildcraft is Indian but I'm hoping to find out about some lesser known good quality local brands as well. ph! Checkout now with same day delivery and also available with click and collect!. MgCO2, or magnesium carbonate is Hello, guys! First time posting here on Reddit and I am confused about what brand of hiking shoes should I buy because I am planning to hike again this November hehe Can you suggest what brand should I choose? Hehe. 10 (my shoes) but depending on how serious you are about climbing maybe you want to pay less. Bean, Kuhl, Eddie Bauer, or arc'teryx? 13 votes, 65 comments. Does anyone have experience with this waterproof jacket? Couldn't find any info on windproofness. Hi, Did anyone have experience with both down jackets and can comment about how they compare warmth wise? I own the Uniqlo, but not sure if the Decathlon is Should I check at Decathlon since they chains are co-design by KMC? Do you have another suggestion. Climbing shoes are small anyway but you want your big toe to be touching slightly the end of the shoe. And for trousers and windproof jackets is Decathlon a decent brand these days? Secure your footing while hiking with our shoes on decathlon. Tysm in advance! Hi everyone, I've been climbing for about seven months now, primarily using decathlon shoes. I like Scott and brooks. are decathlon's item quality really as bad as a lot of people says, or it's just bcos of the brand loyalty issue? You’re going to be sweating a LOT until your hormones regulate. Hi, I'm visiting Hong Kong for a month, and need a new pair of climbing shoes. My new Quachua blackout tent is really impressive for the price. I like the Simond branded climbing and winter I've always used whatever chalk ball is cheapest in gooutdoors or decathlon but having seen a YouTube video comparing the best chalks I'm now intrigued as to whether I'd notice the value of a more premium brand. Everything is very well priced and the quality seems decent. Don't buy cheap shoes. About 85€. All Simond gear complies with all standards and ceritifcation and is decent quality. I have had the Decathlon Forclaz Trek 100 Down Jacket for a couple of weeks now and wanted to give my first impressions. The one you posted looks more durable, has more pockets and some ventilation, but is also quite heavy. I have seen people climb V6 problems with cheap decathlon shoes, so that should tell you how much shoes really matter. I bought literally everything from decathlon but shoes. Brands differences are negligent for the most part aside from 67 votes, 158 comments. I went down about a size and a half to get a nice feeling fit but they are Decathlon is vertically integrated, designing and developing its own products and marketing under its more than 20 brands, with each sport, and often sub-sports and sports groups, having their own. I dont see any reason spending quadruple amount of money for pants just because they are from a climbing brand and called “climbing pants” and are no better and most often ugly. But with shoes, I have mixed feelings, most of them were either uncomfortable or got destroyed quite fast. ) Got climbing shoes from them, cheaper than most and pretty good for a beginner. They're starting to wear out and break down at the toe, prompting me to explore new options online. Somehow I stumbled upon the brand RockRider from Decathlon. Our climbing harnesses are built for comfort, security and freedom of movement on ascent. There are other perks, the price, and people expect you to be a beginner, which is excellent. I’m fed up of wrecking leggings when climbing. I'm new to climbing and I was looking for some entry level climbing gear. It's getting very popular and we are considering a brand sponsorship of the space to help improve the wall and equipment through time. would love your suggestions, thanks! For your T-shirts I would recommend this range because it has ventilated panels beneath the armpits and above the shoulders, to aid with breathability and to prevent odours. I haven't heard any horror Just some adidas training pants or shorts. But Amazon commingles “like” goods from multiple sellers. Even the cheap stuff doesn't wear out as fast Any of you wear decathlon rock boots out there?. Reply reply sykoscout • Reply reply PaulAtredis • Reply reply steford • Reply reply frobert12 • 見た目から入る Buy the clothes first, then start hiking Climb confidently with our shoes on decathlon. It has been great! By itself it doesn't provide much insulation but that's where your other layers come in anyway. Decathlon - Hiking Boots Hello everyone, new to reddit and still working things out so if its been asked and I couldn't find it my apologies, please entertain me anyway🙃 Had my feet measured at decathlon and came back as a size 8 , I'm a size 9 in normal shoes / boots and thought a size up (or half size) was the norm for hiking boots. Beginner climber here so I'd take other recommendations too! My current layering system is a wool base layer, lightweight long sleeve, decathlon fleece, decathlon puffy, a rab neutrino pro as a belay jacket, and a TNF wind shell. trueKalenji gear seems fine to me. I'd think their hiking boots to be of similar spectrum. So far We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. truehey all! hoping that someone here may be able to end my eternal search for my perfect climbing pant. I mainy hike in the Italian Decathlon has been in my area in Canada for only about two years. Which is the best outdoor brand - Marmot, The North Face, Patagonia, L. What I would consider is cheaper brands tend to cut corners with fit. My favourite thing about decathlon is that they mark each product with the I have climbed with some 40€ climbing shoes from Decathlon for a year and it was fine. That being said, once you get used to a nice pair of shoes anything too baggy or too floppy feels awful. Where in Seoul can I find hiking gear? I know all department stores have plenty of hiking brands like (e. Decathlon's Forclaz MT900 for mountaineering and climbing? Hello everybody, I was looking at these pants and they look solid. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I saw that all the gear hed different brand names (that I have never seen before) but it seems like all the brands are owned by the Decathlon are excellent value for money, their kit ranges from basic (but works perfectly) to actually quite nice. The quality with Decathlon has always been hit or miss but it's always increasing. I have 0 experience with purchasing outdoor activity goods but am stoked to finally get some good quality walking shoes, trail walking shoes, hiking boots, ski gear, rock climbing gear and I'm sure much more. Really depends on the mountain you climb but your don’t have to be super decked out to climb anything in Japan. I know it’s a European brand, what do Europeans think about it? Is it like Walmart to them? Or I don't have any personal experience, but generally speaking Decathlon bikes are regarded as being pretty good value for money. You can Google what brands you like, or watch reviews and then try them out at the store that stocks them. Shorts, tshirts, long sleeve tops, windproofs and socks are great and the prices are heard to beat. We thought Decathlon or something similar could I can comfortably climb the purples (V2-V4). 10 votes, 35 comments. So while you may think you are buying a tested, certified, quality controlled piece of gear manufactured by a major company you may not be. It really depends on your feet, on the climbing grade you climb/want to climb and on the types of climbs you want to do. Their house brand stuff tends to be cheap & basic but perfectly ok. That and the realisation that at the grade I climb (about 6b), my shoes probably weren't limiting my performance. TLDR: Old 8 speed chain is chinese imitation of KMC, so despite tuning, kumikiskis yung 8 speed cassette ko sa chinese chain. About Simond Although the large sports equipment company Decathlon now owns it, Simond is a 150-year-old company based in the I use REI's store-brand Gore-Tex shell jacket. For climbing equipment, they have some shoes that seem to be made of soap and others that cost more and are legit. Drop your opinions on different companies below. Can mere mortal climbers really tell the difference in composition? Does a branded ball give chalk easier for swifter mid route chalking? I have been using decathlon gear for a decade now, small things and some clothes are superb for the price. I To be honest, if you are climbing because you saw free solo: - don't buy shoes. Their trail running line is a bit more expensive and of a slightly better quality. I'm still using my beginner shoes that I got from a sports shop called Decathlon. I am also a sailor and their Tribord sailing gear is pretty good and cheap if you want to get into outdoor stuff. Colombia, K2 and Kolon Sport), but I'm more interested in not paying department store premiums and more niche products not made by the huge brands that are mass imported/ domestically manufactured. I would be incredibly grateful for recommendations from experienced climbers! Here's some additional information about my Hello - new to indoor climbing here. What is your experience with their shoes for hiking, have you found any that were good? Good tape brands that don’t reduce grip? Hey everyone, i’m looking for any type of climbing tape/band that i can use to protect my (frustratingly) thin fingertip skin. If you have a search, someone on r/running posted a review a few months ago for some shoes for overpronation. Decathlon has constantly exceeded my expectations and I have zero shame or self consciousness buying from them. In that respect perhaps it's like Decathlon's bikes - cheap, probably worth about how much you pay, but not the terrible bikes that are made of cheese that places like chemically it turns out that yes, there's a large difference between chalk compositions. I'm on a budget and I'm considering them to replace my patagonia simul alpine pants which no longer fit me. They are ok and definitely better than the rental shoes at my gym. Experiences with budget shoe "Vertika Soft" from Decathlon? Are they a good budget option for intermediates? Decathlon is definitely the best bang for your buck. While I don't have specific experience with the Decathlon R500e, I can offer some general insights that may help you make an informed decision. Ya it’s not a bad thing but a lot of Japanese people try to buy gear which looks nice over what’s necessarily. Provides excellent wind/rain protection. Their pricing is good on most things and cheaper than specialty. Go to a gym and try climbing using the rental shoes. The P3 suspension trainer still holding up, still looks brand new, the lock clips are much nicer to use, feels solid, and the material feels nice and feels strong. Avoid brands like Mad Rock for shoes (their 'biners are good though) and Rock Empire and especially Gear4Rocks for gear. Fitness equipment is priced well, but their camping gear isn’t cheaper than Canadian Tire for most equivalent items. Makes a lot more sense to get a trial pair of shoes and At that point it is down to budget and aesthetics. Have had it for two years with pretty frequent use. I have been mountaineering for a few years now and just wanted to hear other peoples opinions on the multitudes of gear companies out there. If Decathlon sell some well priced useable kit, their boots are fine if a little narrow. Hey there! It's great to hear that you're looking into getting a cargo bike for your growing family. We thought Decathlon or something similar could Decathlon have been around for a long time in Europe, Simond even longer, but owned by Decathlon for about 10 years now. 10 years ago their bikes were going from trash to mediocre and now they're fairly good, incl. Would you recommend climbing shoes from decathlon bc I’ve been reading reviews that rentals are much better. Definitely recommend trying Hey! I’m looking into mountainbikes, but I’m kinda lost in a sea of information. Anything related to indoor (and outdoor) goes. I've used the alpinism light jacket on many winter climbs and ski tours in the Alps, it was also enough for some very rainy bike rides, but will get soaked at some point. The climbing shoes, however, are more aimed at the beginner / average climber market, and the kids climbing shoes are great. g. Get that. Hiking/Trekking Gear Does anyone know any good Indian brands for hiking and trekking gear like rucksacks, shoes, and tents? Most people I've asked just recommend Decathlon's brands or Wildcraft. Something to consider as well is the material: leather shoes will strech, but synthetical shoes will not wear out as much. Join us and ask yourself the question: Do I really need that? Reddit's most popular camera brand-specific subreddit! We are an unofficial community of users of the And what about Decathlon quality lately? Wondering if anyone has experience with Uniqlo heattech pieces for riding, I checked the guide and the brand is not mentioned, I believe the pieces are made of cotton, I heard a lot about Merino wool as one of the layers. Reply reply sennzz • The decathlon Simmond climbing brand do some really nice heavy duty 700+ fill down jackets, although naturally they are rather heavy. L. Decathlon label their own brand A subreddit for the indoor bouldering community. Decathlon stuff is good quality and great value, 90% of my running clothing is from there. I have the fluoro green velcro What surprised me is the extremley low prices. If amazon, camp saver, petzl themselves and knockoffs inc all sell the same product and use fulfillment by amazon, all of the I am looking to try personal only bag travel for business trips, and I’d like to know what I’m missing out on with the Decathlon Quechua 26L that I’d get with brands like Osprey, Tom Binh, or Cotopaxi (which seem to be the big names for definitely fits under the seat travel around here)? I’m a guy, and travel has usually been to warmer places in the US (SF, Texas, LA) from the East I wouldn't buy entry level from kuikma, but the top models , the 990, are very good for the price. - if you like climbing enough to want to buy your own pair, decathlon sells dirt cheap climbing shoes. People new to climbing should try to wear some slighter stiffer shoes. As the title indicates, I am looking for a pair of good quality three-season hiking pants. And some shoes are great for people with wide feet, but if you got narrow feet you won't really fit them. The one in Surrey quays has a half decent range, although most are their own brand. This one in particular has great specs Hi everyone, I hope this is the right place to ask this question. ph! Check out now with same day delivery and also available with click and collect! Découvrez les équipements de grimpe Simond chez Decathlon. Exactly. i am looking for a very high rise, durable pant that is on the baggier side-- i absolutely hate leggings, and even jogger style/five pocket style pants are still far too tight on my legs/crotch. They look like your standard 3 season alpine pants from every other major brand, and the price is great. I wanted to buy those as well, but my size was sold out for a long time. some very intriguing innovations and quality stuff. i hate the feeling of wearing pants, but definitely want the protection I will reiterate that In this instance **ALL** the (climbing) gear I needed was available from Chinese company but I thought ordering from Decathlon (a reputable brand We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A lot of cheap products don’t have articulated shoulders/sleeves/arms and this can massively make or break the comfort of an item. (Unofficial sub totally free from Decathlon company. most brands work well for protection, but reduce grip almost entirely. Whether you're scaling indoor walls, outdoor crags or bouldering in the I would recommend Rogue 5. You can share recommendations, visuals, questions, opinions about decathlon sports products. Even when those "expensive" ones were bought at Go Outdoors clearance prices. However, the sheer number of choices has left me overwhelmed. Shop online with free 4h Click & Collect and Delivery to Doorstep today. Non safety critical things like clothes and shoes sure. I searched up a list and the last Reddit post about this is 9 years Been going to the decathlon in Vaughan since it opened and am so far very pleasantly surprised. I see a lot of people in the decathlon climbing shoes (I don't know if there's a decathlon in your country) and I think they are fine. For cheap, head to Decathlon. In terms of price, it was significantly less than other brands. I've been looking at the Scarpa Veloce shoes and thought it's probably time to upgrade and see if my climbing improves. Comments can be serious or absolutely biased and pure trolling. While I I've been climbing for about seven months now, primarily using decathlon shoes. The store seems well laid-out and pretty full. Looking for the perfect pair of shoes for rock climbing and bouldering? Look no further than Decathlon! Our selection of high-quality, durable shoes Cheaper than where? Decathlon is a huge discount store chain based in France. Hi everyone, I hope this is the right place to ask this question. I’ve heard good things about Decathlon/Simond stuff as well as Wiggles’ own Fohn brand. More or less stick to the main, established brands for outdoor climbing. Decathlon's Quechua -branded sunglasses start at about €10 and (of those I checked) are all made in Taiwan. Deciding if I should get Columbia, Patagonia, Decathlon (Really thinking about this one), or Mountain Hardwear. At the beginning level, everyone's technique is generally bad so shoes don't matter that much. What brand of leggings do you ladies recommend? (preferably EU based companies) Shoes / Clothing Share Add a We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Try the string of outdoor shops in Covent Garden, they have tonnes but aren't cheap. Cheers. A few of the good brands include five-ten In reply to GripsterMoustache: I got a pair because I was also fed up with trashing more expensive shoes. Should I check Decathlon since their chains are co-designed with KMC? 84 votes, 59 comments. I suggest you visit your local running store where someone can help you t buy the right shoes for you. From advice on which gym to visit to videos of world cup IFSC climbers, you can find it all here. Decathlon has a pretty good price to value ratio in general. I can't quite tell if these are Decathlon-internal brands or names of external companies that Decathlon just retails. Decathlon are excellent value for money, their kit ranges from basic (but works perfectly) to actually quite nice. Or somebody who using them for overhang climbing , where the feet aren't weighted in the same way. The Table Tennis racket there is pretty basic too. Basically things for beginners instead of professional use or hobbyist who has been in it for a while. Power & Hills: When considering the motor's capability to handle city hills with a load, it's important to check the specifications of the motor and 138 votes, 78 comments. Went Quiapo and all still nothing. ofd zfbi tqun zddgy xwftzh tykvbo ysixvxyr fqzb hrssfb qoe