Buying sports equipment online
This guide helps you understand which criteria to compare before you buy a product. We do not claim to have tested any product, and the guide contains no price or stock information.
Checklist
- Match the equipment to your level; beginner gear is lighter on the budget and easier to use.
- Check the size charts carefully for shoes, gloves, protectors and frames.
- Look for safety certifications on helmets and protective gear.
- Compare weight and material (aluminium, carbon, steel) against durability.
- Check whether replacement parts and servicing are available near you.
- Read reviews from people who use it as often as you will.
- Check the return conditions for used or assembled items before you open the box.
Before you head to the store
Confirm the exact model number, whether it can be delivered to your address, the final total price, shipping costs, the return period and the seller's reliability directly with the store. For cross-border purchases, taxes, customs and warranty terms may differ.