Trusted Ski Shops in SLC

CrowbarJones

CrowbarJones

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Does anyone have any recommendations for a good place to get skis mounted in SLC? Just bought a new pair and I was wondering if there is a "go-to" shop out here or if I can just take them anywhere.
 
Sportsden is the shop I would call "Most trusted" I've always had good experiences with 2nd Tracks/Level 9 sports in Millcreek as well, and if the freeride kids are working up there like usual, they know how to mount skis.
 
14314189:BigPurpleSkiSuit said:
Sportsden is the shop I would call "Most trusted" I've always had good experiences with 2nd Tracks/Level 9 sports in Millcreek as well, and if the freeride kids are working up there like usual, they know how to mount skis.
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Word thanks man
 
Lone pine is my new favorite, but level 9/2nd tracks in millcreek is great too (they mount CAST setups too), downtown ive had mixed experiences.
 
I got a CAST system mounted at +1.5cm from recommended at the Millcreek Level 9 and they did it perfectly.

I actually don't like Sports Den that much. I'm not refuting that they reliably do good mounting jobs but, I've found that I get much better service at other ski shops. Sports den seems to be busy a lot and the interactions I've had with the employees seem rushed and impersonal. The homies at Level 9 seemed like they actually cared and they were friendly and easy to talk to.
 
Got a pair of bindings mounted at ski n see in Millcreek. No issues and they did it for free with the binding purchase so ?
 
were sportin a new high tech & dolla bills machine of ski luvins at the mc 9

bring your skis in this week and my dogs will hook ya up with a nice tune and discount



and yeah ive mounted a few pairs skis in my time there



 
14314466:SFBv420.0 said:
were sportin a new high tech & dolla bills machine of ski luvins at the mc 9

bring your skis in this week and my dogs will hook ya up with a nice tune and discount



and yeah ive mounted a few pairs skis in my time there
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Jesus that’s a massive PLC for that machine. What the hell does it do?
 
Can I bring in a few skis for a tune?

14314466:SFBv420.0 said:
were sportin a new high tech & dolla bills machine of ski luvins at the mc 9

bring your skis in this week and my dogs will hook ya up with a nice tune and discount



and yeah ive mounted a few pairs skis in my time there
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14314467:CatdickBojangles said:
Jesus that’s a massive PLC for that machine. What the hell does it do?
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It looks to have a ton of motors, and sensors as well as the HMI. I can't imagine all the variables when it comes to skis sizes, shapes, etc.

I would love to dive deeper in to that aspect of the machine.
 
Level 9 in millcreek as others have said, maybe even The Lift House at the mouth of Big and Little, and Sports Den are all places Ive had experiences with as well that were mostly-good. Just don't drop your shit off at that REI near Momentum lol.

If you find yourself in PC and need a ski fix or mount, the dudes at the base of PCMR next to Coles Sport retail store are the shit. Been getting my skis mounted by them since I was a teenager. JANS too even. They hooked me up with a display set of pivots with a discount and a free mount when I was in a pinch.

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14314615:Notaskibum said:
Any recos for bootfitters that won't blow the bag?
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Nah.. Bootfitting is pretty much that thing in skiing where you're not gonna get it cheap or discounted. You can always find a discounted pair of boots, but to get the full knowledge and understanding of what boot you FIT CORRECTLY in you will need to see a professional bootfitter (and none of em are cheap)
 
14314615:Notaskibum said:
Any recos for bootfitters that won't blow the bag?
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REI, you try on all the boots they have there, see which model fits your foot the best, then either buy that boot and return it at the end of the season, or take the knowledge of which boot fit your foot and go to a ski shop that has that same boot in a stiffer flex since REI only carries up to 120. I would recommend looking around ski shops to see who has that same boot model from previous years in stock. I saved 400 dollars buying a boot from 2 years back model wise and got it fitted and all. Footbeds help a ton too.
 
14314906:BigPurpleSkiSuit said:
REI, you try on all the boots they have there, see which model fits your foot the best, then either buy that boot and return it at the end of the season, or take the knowledge of which boot fit your foot and go to a ski shop that has that same boot in a stiffer flex since REI only carries up to 120. I would recommend looking around ski shops to see who has that same boot model from previous years in stock. I saved 400 dollars buying a boot from 2 years back model wise and got it fitted and all. Footbeds help a ton too.
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This is a great idea and definitely a good way to save cash, I've done it myself many seasons.. However - unless you truly know what you're feeling for or have experience with bootfitting yourself, this is not the same as visiting a true bootfitter and having them narrow you down to shell or two - and customizing the fit (ie fitting) the boot to your foot. It will cost pretty much the same to go buy a boot at REI and then go pay a different place to do the footbed, heat mold, canting, etc..
 
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