The six most innovative products found at Decathlon

Ever heard of Decathlon? If you’re a sports fanatic or outdoor adventurer, chances are, you probably have. And you’ll be stoked to hear the retailer is opening a brick-and-mortar space on January 16.

Here are the stats: spread over 35,000 sq ft, Decathlon’s largest store in the region offers over 95,000 affordable products for more than 50 different sports from 20 in-house brands, and features indoor testing zones, an outdoor playground and a basketball court. You get to try out gear for sports like table tennis, mini golf and cycling (or get your two-wheeler fixed at the bicycle repair workshop). Even our self-professed, non-athletic, inertia-driven selves are psyched just hearing about this. Perhaps 2016 will finally be the year we keep our New Year’s resolution to get fit. Fingers crossed.

Here are some of the coolest, most creative products you can find at the store.

Artengo Rollnet 610 Set, $29.90
Take your sport with you and set up a table tennis game anywhere with this flexible clip-on net (it extends up to two metres) that comes with two mini bats and three balls.

Kipsta Tarmak Magic Jam, $19.90
Say goodbye to balls that deflate in the middle of your basketball game, ‘cause this one is puncture-proof. Made of extra strong rubber, the interior is filled with a liquid solution called Magic Jam, which turns into foam when ruptured. This stops the air leak while the ball restructures its components in ten bounces.

Newfeel Backenger Bag, $71.90
Get rid of shoulder or back aches when you switch seamlessly between a shoulder bag and a backpack with the brand’s patented sliding system.

Oxelo Town 9 Easyfold Scooter, $279.90
Tired of lugging your mode of transportation around? This kick scooter can fold and unfold in less than one second when you press down on the pedal. Try it out for yourself.

Quechua 2 Seconds Easy 1 Tent, $85.90
This is camping made simple – pitch or fold your tent in two seconds with this system. The waterproof and durable item also comes with an overhang for shelter and a flysheet to protect from condensation.

Tribord EasyBreath Snorkelling Mask, $85.90
Have ten times the fun on your snorkelling trips with this easy-breathing mask that comes with a 180-degree field of vision, anti-fogging ventilation, and a visibility that’s four times further than a regular one.

Ground Level, Technopark@Chai Chee, 750A Chai Chee Rd (6225 4773, www.decathlon.sg). Daily 9am-10pm.