Decathlon Sports Store

Decathlon Sports Store

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Posted 2017-12-08 by Jade Jacksonfollow


Decathlon is a new membership only, sporting-goods warehouse in Tempe, open from 5am to midnight, seven days a week.

It's [U]FREE[/U] to join, (you can sign up online or in-store) and members then have access to a huge range of apparel, accessories and sporting goods from a wide range of disciplines.

Similar to Aldi or Costco, the best prices are on their home brands like Quechua and Subea but bargain prices are also backed with substantial warranties giving peace of mind. Decathlon offers:
*A 365 day returns policy
*A seven day trial period (in-store only)
*Extended warranty on bikes and backpacks
So cheap, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice on quality.



[U]With backpacks from $4.50, tents from $30 and kids rain jackets from $10, it looks like Santa's going to be bringing a lot of outdoor and adventure gear this year.[/U]

You'll find gear from 70 sports including:
  • Running
  • Cycling
  • Cricket
  • Swimming
  • Snorkelling and diving (including wetsuits and regulators)
  • Archery
  • Gymnastics
  • Ballet
  • Dancing
  • Tennis
  • Rugby
  • Camping and hiking
  • Fishing
  • Martial arts and Boxing
  • Rock climbing plus many more



  • Decathlon is warehouse-sized, rather than a department store, but it was pretty easy to find your way around. Aisles are grouped by sporting type, with water sports grouped together like swimming, snorkelling, surfing and diving; and team ball sports grouped together like soccer, rugby and basketball.



    There was also items I'd not seen in a general sporting store such as prescription swimming goggles, horse riding gear and rock climbing equipment. All their equipment is not just cheap but also matches technical requirements of the sport. Check out their product design and testing process on their website .

    Besides their cheap prices, there was a clearance section of stock that was reduced even further. What I liked about the whole shopping experience was that goods were labelled based on use, so if you're a casual tennis player, that doesn't require the same racquet that Federer or Nadal uses, then there's a whole section for you, including entry level pricing.



    If you're more of a regular user, such as a daily runner or swimmer, who requires better quality gear, then there is more advanced products, which are only marginally more expensive.

    There was a good selection of products in each range and shelves were clearly labelled; for example, adults swimming goggles at the top, kids swimming goggles at the bottom, cheap, low-end user to the left, more expensive, daily user to the right. It seemed the store layout was planned, based on the user experience, rather than the product they wished to sell more of.



    Most products seemed like reasonable quality, however their returns policy means there is no concern over quality. You have 365 days to return any item, used or unused for a refund or exchange. No other sporting goods store offers that.

    I had little intention of buying anything, but walked out with a couple of shirts ($15 each), a small hiking backpack ($4.50), binoculars ($40 in a pouch) a DSLR camera bag, big enough for a camera and spare lens ($22), some diving gloves ($22) and some flippers ($18).

    I'd definitely go back to look into the camping gear, wetsuits and stand-up paddle boards.



    You can sign up for a free membership online or in-store (look for the large touch-screens), just be sure to have your membership activated before you get to the register, as you need to scan your barcode in order to make purchases. The self-serve checkouts have a magic system that automatically scans the product using RFD technology when you place it in the basin beneath the screen. There's also plenty of parking.



    Decathlon is perfect for those wanting to expand their gear collection or have back-ups. It works particularly well for those wanting to start a new hobby or for getting the whole family kitted out, without spending a fortune.





    #adventure
    #ballet
    #cheap
    #child_friendly
    #cycling
    #diving
    #health_fitness
    #horse_riding
    #scuba_diving
    #shopping
    #snorkelling
    #south
    #surfing
    #swimming
    #tempe
    %wnsydney
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