Waterproof Jacket Decathlon

[Jim@sea]

Popped into Decathlon for a Buoyancy Aid but they only have midget sizes, but bought a great Lightweight Waterproof Jacket (with hood) Comparing it to a well known brand where I paid £65, it looks as if it was made in the same factory by the same machinist. ie Quality Stitching. Unfortunatly it is in Red.
But it was only £14.00

To ROTRAX. I also have a Guy Cotton Jacket and its a shame they are not in the shops instead of the overpriced stuff that they all seem to sell.

 

[gregcope]

We had really good value out of our decathlon kit. Some really cheap, but well made stuff has lasted years.

Some stuff not lasted as long.

That is why I used "value" in that some things have lasted as long as something costing an order of magnitude more.

Design can be a bit limited, small pockets, hoods not great, mesh pockets failing, but usually at £buggerall you need to expect that!

 

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If you over there, the French shops have a better range of stuff, especially the Tribord brand, which is their 'luxury' offering.

 

[rotrax]

After much looking at our "Normal" brands and finding it expensive and poor value-I sold Motorcycle clothing for 30 years-I purchased a Guy Cotten jacket. Cheaper and I think better in some respects to the alternatives. Not yet used in anger, but in modest rain and cold its really good. Long term report in 2018?

 

[colind3782]

Most of my kit on the boat is from Decathlon as it's five minutes away but I can't fault it, especially the Tribord boaty stuff.

 

[Three kings]

We lived in Brussels for five years until fairly recently and found Decathlon to be excellent value for money. Now in Dublin I really miss it.

 

[emsworthy]

For those Solent dwellers who may not have noticed there is now a Decathalon on West Quay Retail Park. (where JJB used to be).

 

[Esteve]

Decathalon is the best I buy all my warm clothing there, I have a pair of leggins I bought there over 5 years ago, and done over 5,000 sea miles in them. I still use them reguarly for racing and the're still going strong. Only problem I have is the're not breathable so become a little uncomfortuble in warmer weather. I think they cost me 25€ at the time, so I'm in no position to complain.

 

[Cloven]

Another vote for Decathlon's Tribord range.

I have one of their Triboard Novadry sailing jackets which I wear all the time just as a casual rain/wind proof jacket as well as for sailing. Their deck shoes are the comfiest I have ever found and really good value - that's the blue soft leather ones - I wear then all the time in the summer, on baord and ashore. Recently bought my third (so far unworn) pair coz they had them in the shop, but pair 1 bought several years ago are now getting a little worn on the sole so they are the scruffy pair to waer around the marina etc, whilst pair 2 are when we are at sea and I want to ensure a good grip on the deck. Not to be confused with their hard brown leather ones which are not good.

Also have Decathlon trousers, T-shirts & tops - no complaints.

 

[Vara]

Decathlon stuff is really good, am slowly replacing my sailing stuff as my expensive label goods wear out. Excellent cycling gear as well.

Always source in France as the range seems to be better.

 

[Esteve]

Decathlon stuff is really good, am slowly replacing my sailing stuff as my expensive label goods wear out. Excellent cycling gear as well.

Always source in France as the range seems to be better.

I agree the cycling gear is excellent, don't know how it's possible to make a bike so good for so little. I always buy in Spain the range is good here aswell. Especially in winter.

 

[PaulR]

thanks - didn't know there was now one at southampton - I have bought quite a lot of decathlon sailing kit and been pleased with it all - now looking forward to next visit to ocean village and stroll to decathlon for kit and ikea for meatballs!

 

[Laurie]

Tribord Ozean 900 jacket seems as good as those from the trendy names for a far more realistic price, but shame it has to be from Decathlon...customer service in my experience, if you wish to seek advice, is nil.

 

[Spirit of Glenans]

We lived in Brussels for five years until fairly recently and found Decathlon to be excellent value for money. Now in Dublin I really miss it.

I was reading the first few posts and thinking ; " Are they in Ireland?", when you burst my optimistic bubble , but I decided to google them anyway, and I found this:
www.decathlon.ie
You will see, on their website, that they have a shop in Belfast. It's not too far, by road or rail.
If, like me, you are old enough to have a Travel Pass, it's a no-brainer to go there by public transport and actually handle the goods, rather than buying them online.