Where Do You Get Your Skis Tuned/Repaired?

ChileMass · Nov 13, 2004, 8:36 AM

Hey - I need to get 4 pairs of skis tuned and ready for the season. I have used the same place in Worcester for a few years, but does anyone have any recommendations for a good ski shop with good technicians in the Worcester area? (I'm always looking for something new/better).

Also - let's hear about your favorite shop in your hometown. Share the good ones with your skiing friends, and also warn them away from shops that you know give bad service or overcharge.....

Thanks -

**Greg** · Nov 13, 2004, 8:59 AM

On Monday I'm heading to Alpine Haus in Wethersfield, CT to get custom footbeds/boot alignment and my skis tuned. I'll report back after my expreience.

riverc0il · Nov 13, 2004, 10:22 AM

i try to get my skis tuned up at certain mountains who i have found to have good shops. generally, since i ski there most often, i usually have the shop at cannon do quick tune ups. if it's nothing major, i can usually drop my skis off when i first get there and they'll be ready by the time i have my ticket, have changed, and got the boots on. for some reason, i have a hard time trusting techs in my neck of the ski world. not to mention most shops around here take like 2 weeks because they are so backed up.

sledhaulingmedic · Nov 13, 2004, 1:50 PM

Vermont Snow Wizards, In Londonderry has always been exceptional.

Many patrollers highly recomment Strand's, In Worcester, although, I haven;t had them do much, besides mount a couple of pairs of bindings.

Ski Haus (WIlmington and Salem, NH) has done good work for me, although they do get busy at peak times.

Hans, at Sports loft in Canton is first rate. (And it's worth it's worth the trip just to hear him say "Dachstein")

**thetrailboss** · Nov 14, 2004, 8:38 AM

My experience with Strand's in Worcester was excellent! I recommend them

We also have had good luck with Ken Jones in Manchester, NH

As for home in VT, East Burke Sports or Burke Mountain both are great places.

oneotwoandcounting · Nov 14, 2004, 2:46 PM

I usually do them myself. Getting the base flat is a tough one without a belt sander or stone grinder so when they need that I put them in the shop at Whiteface. The guys there do a pretty good job. Than I keep them waxed and tuned without over doing it. I also pay attention to where I am skiing to protect my, "boards."

tree_skier · Nov 15, 2004, 8:18 AM

My garage is my favorite spot. They come out just the way I want them.

**ALLSKIING** · Nov 2, 2005, 9:25 PM

I use a local shop my friend ownes. If I am up north skiing for more then 3 days I will bring them in at the mountain to get a tune.

Joshua · Nov 3, 2005, 5:48 AM

Ski's can be tuned?

Just kidding....I vote for Ski Haus, even when they get busy, u can push them into a quick tune

I would stay away from large places like Ski Market

Bob R · Nov 3, 2005, 6:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tree_skier

My garage is my favorite spot. They come out just the way I want them.

Az ski team tech.

Chile Get them to me and I'll get them done for you. Maybe more work than you want. Ski fanatics is where I would take them. Just picked up all my new gear and had the old stuff tuned 2 weeks ago. If only looks would make them work better.

Nov 13, 2004, 8:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChileMass In the Whites Aug 2008 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: East/Central MA Posts: 2,286	Where Do You Get Your Skis Tuned/Repaired? Hey - I need to get 4 pairs of skis tuned and ready for the season. I have used the same place in Worcester for a few years, but does anyone have any recommendations for a good ski shop with good technicians in the Worcester area? (I'm always looking for something new/better). Also - let's hear about your favorite shop in your hometown. Share the good ones with your skiing friends, and also warn them away from shops that you know give bad service or overcharge..... Thanks -

Nov 13, 2004, 8:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 9/20 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 21,150	On Monday I'm heading to Alpine Haus in Wethersfield, CT to get custom footbeds/boot alignment and my skis tuned. I'll report back after my expreience. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Nov 13, 2004, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,841	i try to get my skis tuned up at certain mountains who i have found to have good shops. generally, since i ski there most often, i usually have the shop at cannon do quick tune ups. if it's nothing major, i can usually drop my skis off when i first get there and they'll be ready by the time i have my ticket, have changed, and got the boots on. for some reason, i have a hard time trusting techs in my neck of the ski world. not to mention most shops around here take like 2 weeks because they are so backed up. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

Nov 14, 2004, 8:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
thetrailboss Paddling...... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,566	My experience with Strand's in Worcester was excellent! I recommend them We also have had good luck with Ken Jones in Manchester, NH As for home in VT, East Burke Sports or Burke Mountain both are great places. __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

Nov 2, 2005, 9:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
ALLSKIING The Glen Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 4,390	I use a local shop my friend ownes. If I am up north skiing for more then 3 days I will bring them in at the mountain to get a tune. __________________ Dave 35 days 07/08 Season

Nov 13, 2004, 1:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
sledhaulingmedic Hillman's Highway Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,333	Vermont Snow Wizards, In Londonderry has always been exceptional. Many patrollers highly recomment Strand's, In Worcester, although, I haven;t had them do much, besides mount a couple of pairs of bindings. Ski Haus (WIlmington and Salem, NH) has done good work for me, although they do get busy at peak times. Hans, at Sports loft in Canton is first rate. (And it's worth it's worth the trip just to hear him say "Dachstein")

Nov 14, 2004, 2:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
oneotwoandcounting Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adirondack Mountains, NY Posts: 43	I usually do them myself. Getting the base flat is a tough one without a belt sander or stone grinder so when they need that I put them in the shop at Whiteface. The guys there do a pretty good job. Than I keep them waxed and tuned without over doing it. I also pay attention to where I am skiing to protect my, "boards."

Nov 15, 2004, 8:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
tree_skier Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SOUTHERN VERMONT Posts: 1,135	My garage is my favorite spot. They come out just the way I want them.

Nov 3, 2005, 5:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Joshua Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 393	Ski's can be tuned? Just kidding....I vote for Ski Haus, even when they get busy, u can push them into a quick tune I would stay away from large places like Ski Market

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