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Cheap ski gear

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    sharingan
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    Lidl is not the only place doing cheap ski gear. Columbia seem to have introduced a line of cheap skiwear. Sportswear shops like Lifestyle, Elvery's (and I presume Champion) seem to have a lot of Ski Jackets there in the €50 range. Salopettes are harder to come by. You will also get better jackets in the €100 range mark. Though for beginners the cheap jackets are solid, and do the job.

    Also Millets are doing a winter sale with 20% off their skiwear. The list prices are a bit higher, but this kit is noticeably a cut above. My GF got a Columbia Jacket & Salopettes combo for €200 - a small premium on the rest but you got a lot of extra quality for that €20 premium.

    Even Dunnes are getting in on the act with the cheapie stuff. Probably decent, but the stylings seem to be a bit ahem feminine.

    I think maybe 80% of the jackets being sold are not going anywhere near a winter resort. Somewhere in the last few years ski jackets got a great rep as irish winter wear.

    Also check out Millets for Gloves - €20 for proper ski gloves (goretex) I was a bit impressed to say the least.


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