Tips on getting Equipment (skis/poles/snowboards/boots)

[imported_admin]

If you have any ideas of places where you can get skiing or snowboarding equipment, please pop the links in here, and I will update when we get more and more information.

Snowboards
http://www.irishsnowboards.com/ (online shop, located in Dublin)

Skiing
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So let's try and get a decent list together :) Or if you come across any special offers do add them in here too !

[guidon]

I've always just rented. But there are some shops in Dublin that have decent snowboards as far as I remember. Mind you the selection of sizes isn't the best.

[xcountry]

I some people who bought from the ski rental place. They got a good deal on their ski's as far as I know. I don't think I would buy in Ireland, as the choice of equipment I've seen in places is quite low tbh.

[imported_admin]

I've also seen some stuff for sale on ebay.co.uk which could be worth checking out. But make sure you go with trusted sellers !

[pete railing]

I got some stuff off ebay and it fell apart pretty quickly. I think they were fakes to be honest. :(

[paul]

Just come across Blue Tomato Shop | Snowboard & Surf | Snowboards, Boots, Bindings, Snowwear, Streetwear (http://www.blue-tomato.com/en/WelcomeAction.bto) recently, they have a pretty good range of stuff. And not bad on the prices either

[joy]

I just noticed that there is a bit of a sale on Blue Tomato, so it might be worth checking out. I really like this Roxy Jacket (http://www.blue-tomato.com/en/Snow-Jackets-wms/Roxy-Jewel-Jacket-wms/product.bto?category=200100&baseProduct=39264&brand=249) that has €10 off.

[joy]

I just noticed that there is a bit of a sale on Blue Tomato, so it might be worth checking out. I really like this Roxy Jacket (http://www.blue-tomato.com/en/Snow-Jackets-wms/Roxy-Jewel-Jacket-wms/product.bto?category=200100&baseProduct=39264&brand=249) that has €10 off.

[guidon]

Just looking at this one again :



Snow and Rock in Dundrum Shopping Centre are quite good, and you can buy online. Snow+Rock: Dublin Store (http://www.snowandrock.com/store_dublin.htm)
Great Outdoors , they are just off Grafton street and a store in Cork as well. They have always had a decent selection of clothes available Great Outdoors - Outdoor sports clothing and equipment - Salomon - The North Face - Ripcurl - (http://greatoutdoors.ie/)

[Skyhawk]

These guys provide an excellent service:

Ski Clothing | Ski Jackets | Ski Equipment | Ski Boots | Degre 7 | Barts | Degre 7 | Eider | Icebreaker | Ski Shop (http://www.macski.ie)

I purchased good skis from them, as well as lots of other bits and bobs. Shipping is free if the purchase price goes above a certain value.
They also do ski maintenance (I think)

[Suntreader]

I have to say that I found the guys in Snow + Rock very good and extremely helpful but unfortunately due to the prices and VAT rate it is much cheaper to buy online from the UK. I have just bought a pair of ex-hire skis from Ski Hire | Snowboard Hire | Clothing Hire | Rent Roof Boxes | Tent Hire | (http://www.edge2edge.co.uk/) for a really good price. I'll post about their condition when they arrive.

[SuperSean11]

I just had a look on that blue tomato site. They have some nice gear for decent prices does it cost to have them delivered to Ireland???

[snowy]

I know this is not to do with skiiing...anyone know where would I get a traditional wooden toboggan in Ireland?

[paul]

snowy : Argos has them (http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=30001&catalogId=1500002451&langId=-1&searchTerms=sledge) , I'm sure there are some other places that sell them online.