Over the years I've been lucky enough to go skiing on the odd occasion. Each time we've hired our…read moregear from Ski Scene at Woolloongabba. This has to be one of the best choices we've ever made, they are incredibly professional and always looking to be that extra bit helpful each time. The last two occasions we've used these guys, my ski jacket size wasn't available so they would offer me a brand new jacket from rack that was leagues ahead of the hire gear. Obviously I gladly took them up on the offer. I would also recommend hiring the pro gear if you can get it, it's way better than the basic stuff plus about 10 times warmer.

My partner and I went to this store to buy some snowboarding gear appropriate for Hakuba, Japan…read more They didn't have much, if anything at all, obviously more tailored toward skiing but we thought we'd try our luck. The salesperson in store tried pretty hard to sell us everything he could which I found irritating. We walked out spending hundreds on something as small as gloves, hardly enough to complete an outfit for the snow. We went to Snowbiz in the city afterwards and found the same products a lot cheaper. Couldn't believe how badly we were ripped off. We found everything else we needed in the Snowbiz store, the sales people genuinely love the sport and hooking people up with appropriate gear; not pushy at all. Also gave us a great discount on boards, boots which they helped mould to our feet for a more comfortable fit, helmets, etc. Great experience there. In our rage of being ripped off earlier we went back to Snowscene for a refund on what we had bought previously, and after waiting we were acknowledged reluctantly by the lady in store who was in a terrible mood. She spoke with us in a demeaning manner and shut us down immediately regarding a return not even caring to consider any legitimate reason, saying 'read the receipt, no returns.' No exchange policy either. This was in fact written at the bottom of our receipt to our dismay we hadn't noticed. No signs in store advertise this and the guy who sold it to us definitely didn't tell us during the transaction. I feel sorry for the gentleman and his family who I saw in that store earlier that day spending thousands on all of his family's gear; I bet they weren't told about it either. Do not waste your time or money at Snowscene. Utterly woeful. Instead go to Ski Scene 100 metres away or Snowbiz in the City where you'll get real service instead of a facade and BS, and you'll save on $$$.

Attention ALL SOCCER FANS:…read more If you haven't heard of this place, you must not be listening! Soccer World is the store to visit for all your soccer needs, they have everything you want! They have a huge range of clothing and gear and is one of the most reputable soccer specialised stores Australia-wide. This soccer store is notably the only specialised soccer store that have the widest section of soccer boots. Rarely would you not find what you are after, however, if there is something you are looking for that they don't already have, speak to the friendly staff and I'm sure they'll arrange something for you. They carry all the major brands like Adidas, Nike, Puma, Reebok, but also some of the hard-to-find labels like Diadora, Reusch and Pele. There is huge demand for the products that this store stock. They receive large orders nationwide as they are widely regarded as one of the best soccer stores in Australia. Soccer World has been around for about 20 years and is a family run business. What you will find here and not at big chain sport retailers, is the customer support and dedication that the staff have towards its clients is unlike any other, it is no wonder they are popular amongst many soccer clubs around Australia.

From the owner: For players, referees, or football fans, Australian owned family operated Soccerworld is your…read moreone-stop shop for all things Soccer.

Gosh. It's big…read more Massive store, full of Stuff. Plenty of camping and fishing gear, including clothing. Lots of tents set up with mattresses and the like inside too, so you can have a lie down and check out how it feels, or, if you're tall, find out if you have to crouch in the tent or not. They sell bicycles too, and have a bicycle service centre. Canoes and associated paraphernalia.. really, if you can do it outdoors, you'll probably find the gear you're after here. Even rock climbing gear; which is fortuitous seeing as they have a rock climbing wall in the store too. They have special members prices if you sign up, which can save you a bit of cash, and quite often some great sales too, so if you're not in a hurry for the gear, you can wait until it gets a nice chunky discount.