Top Tier Ski Shops

mattytru

mattytru

Active member
Do you have a successful ski shop nearby? Particularly interested in those with a freeride, retail focus, as opposed to rentals being their main attraction. Also those succeeding in less-than-urban markets. Are any of your shops throwing events any more? Etc.
 
I’m in Canmore but banff has monods and it’s fucking great. Ski techs are good and know shit. Best ski shop in the bow valley if u ask me
 
Really impressed with Sporting intentions on PEI. For a place with very little skiing, they have a great selection of skis and boots with a good proportion of twintips.

Also the Pro shop at Smokey Mountain Ski Club in Labrador City is good for being so remote.
 
Doesn’t Tatum Monod’s dad own that shop?

14335140:swaggrandpa said:
I’m in Canmore but banff has monods and it’s fucking great. Ski techs are good and know shit. Best ski shop in the bow valley if u ask me
Click to expand...
 
Pinewskis in Minnesota near the Twin Cities has been it for over 3 years and is 100% staffed by homies
 
Uncle Jibs in Holland and Portage Michigan. Good folks and the one tech drives a sick El Camino so you know its cool there.
 
14335217:Quaggy said:
There is an EVO in Portland. Fantastic spot, unlike Portland.
Click to expand...

EVO, Next Adventure, and Hillcrest are all solid options. My last boot purchase I went to all 3 until I found the boot for me.

US Outdoor has fallen the fuck off.
 
14335402:CatdickBojangles said:
Pretty sure the actual shop isn’t that good for skiing but Darkside board shop in Killington has a sick hike park.
Click to expand...

Biggest snowboard homies ever, super sick board shop overall honestly
 
Village Ski Hut - If you're in the Nelson this is the best shop in town IMO. All the staff are super helpful and know what they're talking about. Got my touring boots fitted there. Honestly the most comfortable and well fitting boots i've ever had. Ask for Ian and he'll hook you up with a perfect fit.
 
MTN works in LaGrande. Definitely a bike store that is also a ski store. The owner is by far the best ski tech I have ever met and a pretty damn good bootfitter. Not much in retail skis themselves but wonder customer service

And I agree. Us outdoor in PDX is fucking dead
 
The Gear Room just outside of Big Cottonwood has become my new go to, small selection, mainly consignment, but good prices and all legit gear.
 
Bootpro Okemo, VT, so solid helped me finish a pair of skis I built also helped me with some risers in my boots and refused to accept payment after. Such a great shop.
 
14335534:Jbleddy said:
The Gear Room just outside of Big Cottonwood has become my new go to, small selection, mainly consignment, but good prices and all legit gear.
Click to expand...

I'd stop there every time passing by when I lived around there, cool people and always a hidden gem or two. Especially cheap Black Diamond sample jackets
 
out in Chicago Scandinavian ski shops isnt bad they have a shit ton of rentals but they run out by like November. so main season no rental shitters. good free ride selection but like no park stuff anymore.
 
14335209:Schoess said:
Pinewskis in Minnesota near the Twin Cities has been it for over 3 years and is 100% staffed by homies
Click to expand...

i ain’t even going anywhere else
 
Fullsend Ski & Outdoor in Canandaigua New York! Its a freeride/freestyle specialty shop that does it right. Im slightly biased because i work there but even if i didn't it would be my favorite shop. Yeah the name is pretty interesting to say it politely but service is unmatched in new york. If you break shit outside of store hours or need something on the way to the hill shoot us a call and the owner will make it happen. One of my favorite things about us is how we run the tuning shop. Techs get paid per job so the turn around time is faster than any other shop i've been to, Its pretty much like getting rush service without paying any additional charge. As far as other good shops in new york, snowflake and the city garage are both very nice too. Im sorry if this sounds like self promotion, I in no way own any part of the store i'm just a clerk that loves where I work!
 
14335294:Session said:
EVO, Next Adventure, and Hillcrest are all solid options. My last boot purchase I went to all 3 until I found the boot for me.

US Outdoor has fallen the fuck off.
Click to expand...

I hope one day you find it in your heart to open an account with the store I work at so my boss will stop getting annoyed at me for riding on3p lol
 
14335840:RAcecARman said:
I hope one day you find it in your heart to open an account with the store I work at so my boss will stop getting annoyed at me for riding on3p lol
Click to expand...

I don't work for ON3P.
 
14335686:nOtyRmOm123 said:
out in Chicago Scandinavian ski shops isnt bad they have a shit ton of rentals but they run out by like November. so main season no rental shitters. good free ride selection but like no park stuff anymore.
Click to expand...

all chicago ski shops are dogshit. theyre fine as bootfitters i guess but just like getting accessories for shit or skis theyre just not good. i asked for a bunch of stuff like if they have or can fit aftermarket booster straps and was wondering if they had the DPS phantom glide treatment and they just plain didnt know what those things and a bunch of other shit were. I ended up getting boots at one place and during the fitting me and the bootfitter were talking about some skis on the wall like the volkl revolt 121 and i was like oh sick ive seen markus eder do insane shit on that thing and another guy who worked there was like "the free ride tour guy? he rides mantras". Buddy wtf are you talking about how are you working at a ski shop
 
14335686:nOtyRmOm123 said:
out in Chicago Scandinavian ski shops isnt bad they have a shit ton of rentals but they run out by like November. so main season no rental shitters. good free ride selection but like no park stuff anymore.
Click to expand...

I second this
 
14335896:JLej said:
all chicago ski shops are dogshit. theyre fine as bootfitters i guess but just like getting accessories for shit or skis theyre just not good. i asked for a bunch of stuff like if they have or can fit aftermarket booster straps and was wondering if they had the DPS phantom glide treatment and they just plain didnt know what those things and a bunch of other shit were. I ended up getting boots at one place and during the fitting me and the bootfitter were talking about some skis on the wall like the volkl revolt 121 and i was like oh sick ive seen markus eder do insane shit on that thing and another guy who worked there was like "the free ride tour guy? he rides mantras". Buddy wtf are you talking about how are you working at a ski shop
Click to expand...

What ski shop was this exactly if you remember. I’m like 99% sure I know who you’re talking about.
 
I honestly can’t argue with that for most places, but for what it’s worth I actually have gotten like 2 pairs of booster straps installed at Scandinavian. I def would check it out as at least in my opinion the best local shop around

14335896:JLej said:
all chicago ski shops are dogshit. theyre fine as bootfitters i guess but just like getting accessories for shit or skis theyre just not good. i asked for a bunch of stuff like if they have or can fit aftermarket booster straps and was wondering if they had the DPS phantom glide treatment and they just plain didnt know what those things and a bunch of other shit were. I ended up getting boots at one place and during the fitting me and the bootfitter were talking about some skis on the wall like the volkl revolt 121 and i was like oh sick ive seen markus eder do insane shit on that thing and another guy who worked there was like "the free ride tour guy? he rides mantras". Buddy wtf are you talking about how are you working at a ski shop
Click to expand...
 
14336044:nOtyRmOm123 said:
I honestly can’t argue with that for most places, but for what it’s worth I actually have gotten like 2 pairs of booster straps installed at Scandinavian. I def would check it out as at least in my opinion the best local shop around
Click to expand...

yeah as bootfitters the chicago places are alright. i got a pair of boots from one of them. when it comes to skis and other gear you're better off just buying your own shit online and not listening to what they say
 
Agreed

14336055:JLej said:
yeah as bootfitters the chicago places are alright. i got a pair of boots from one of them. when it comes to skis and other gear you're better off just buying your own shit online and not listening to what they say
Click to expand...
 
Sports Page Ski and Patio in Queensbury is hands down the best shop in the NY capital district and ADK’s. Probably some of the best gear selection in terms of skis and boots, their tuning service is fast and professional, and their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Been going to them since I started skiing and I’ve never had a bad experience in terms of boot fitting, tuning, or even getting bindings mounted. No matter what type of skier or rider you are, they will always have something that will best suit your needs.
 
You would be shocked at how many employees at ski shops across the world just plain make shit up. I had one coworker who used to do it constantly. He was so believable too

14335896:JLej said:
all chicago ski shops are dogshit. theyre fine as bootfitters i guess but just like getting accessories for shit or skis theyre just not good. i asked for a bunch of stuff like if they have or can fit aftermarket booster straps and was wondering if they had the DPS phantom glide treatment and they just plain didnt know what those things and a bunch of other shit were. I ended up getting boots at one place and during the fitting me and the bootfitter were talking about some skis on the wall like the volkl revolt 121 and i was like oh sick ive seen markus eder do insane shit on that thing and another guy who worked there was like "the free ride tour guy? he rides mantras". Buddy wtf are you talking about how are you working at a ski shop
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top