LI, NY bootfitters

[SKIQUATTRO]

I need new boots and really can not find the time to shoot into NYC to Surefoot. Anyone have any recommendations of expert bootfitters on Long Island? There are no expert fitters listed on the Americas Top Bootfitters site on LI. I am in Nassau, so Ski Stop, Princeton, Sundown are close buy. I want custom beds, the whole nine yards. Just want an option if NYC doenst work out.

 

[JimG.]

My best advice is to see Keith Holmquist at The Pro on 23A in Hunter, NY. It's not LI, but you could plan a ski day, get boots and a fitting from Keith, and then maybe test those babies out during a few afternoon runs.

 

[NYDrew]

Ski stop is a mass production sweat shop joke (brother used to work there...I used to shop there)

Princeton has a good bootfitter, knows his stuff, but I'm not a huge fan of the store. Its the dude that wears langes, size 26.5. (yeah, like your going to ask around for someone only known by boot size)

Sundown, I shop there while im on LI sometimes. Their honest and they actually ski themselves (or at least surf/snowboard). They will be your best bet.

 

[marcski]

If you're going to spend the money..I would highly recommend NOT going to any of those shops you mentioned. I live in westchester, very happy with my boots and custom beds from Hickory & Tweed... in Bedford. Not too far from Nassau county..within an hour.

Just my 2 cents from dealing with each of the shops you mentioned. If staying on LI i think snohaus is the best. one in hempstead the other in huntington i think.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

I agree, your shop IS listed on the Best Bootfitter list...just finding the time to get there is the issue

 

[BeanoNYC]

Jake at Sno Haus in Hempstead fit my boots real well. They also have a boot guarantee. They'll refund or replace your boots if they don't work for you within one year of purchase.

 

[ALLSKIING]

Take the time and go to a person that knows what they are doing..It will be worth it. I am not even sure if there is a shop on the Island that can do custom beds.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Take the time and go to a person that knows what they are doing..It will be worth it. I am not even sure if there is a shop on the Island that can do custom beds.

Got my custom beds at sno haus .... money well spent.

 

[NYDrew]

the dude at snohaus did seem kinda knowlegeable. Didnt spend enough time there to make a real decision.

Best bet, turn it into a weekend at a resort. Get the local guy to do it...I personally always believe in the local guy as opposed to the corporate (green mountain boot fitters)His equipment may not be as fancy, but he is more focused on YOU vs the clock.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

any expert fitters up at Smuggs? Headed up there at the end of the month for 5 days..

 

[Charlie Schuessler]

..I am in Nassau, so Ski Stop, Princeton, Sundown are close buy. I want custom beds, the whole nine yards. Just want an option if NYC doenst work out.

It's been a few years for me, however I recall a ski/sport shop on Sunrise Highway (North Side) in the Valley Stream/Rosedale area...I had them tune skis for me and was pleased...I'm not sure if they're still there though... :roll:

Maybe you coulde schedule time with Jeff Bokum, take advantage of the AZ 10% discount and ski Pat's Peak or Crotched Mountain before heading back to LI.... :idea: not to bad a road trip and no sales tax in Concord NH.... :wink:

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i am sure SMUGGS has a great shop and fitters...if i get them there, they can tweak and adjust the boot while i am there for 5 days..if i get at surefoot NYC i'm 7 hrs away...just time in the shop off the slopes kills me, unless i do it sat afternoon after the slopes..

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

anyone had any experiences with Hickory and Tweed in Armonk?

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

or the Sno Haus in CT (Wethersfield)

 

[Greg]

or the Sno Haus in CT (Wethersfield)

Ummm...PM me...

 

[JimG.]

anyone had any experiences with Hickory and Tweed in Armonk?

I work about 3 minutes from the shop...very expensive. They cater to the Bogner/ski bunny/big SUV/SUV too big for the fur coated woman driving it crowd.

 

[JimG.]

or the Sno Haus in CT (Wethersfield)

Ummm...PM me...

I'll let Greg handle this one.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

thanks for the Hickory and Tweed info...ok then, where should i go for boots (I'm on Long Island) Head to the city to SUREFOOT? or wait till i go to Smuggs and get fitted there so the can make adjustments over teh 5 days I'm there?

 

[Catul]

or the Sno Haus in CT (Wethersfield)

Ummm...PM me...

I'll let Greg handle this one.

Hey, clue us in - I'm curious to know the story of the Sno Haus in CT!

 

[Greg]

or the Sno Haus in CT (Wethersfield)

Ummm...PM me...

I'll let Greg handle this one.

Hey, clue us in - I'm curious to know the story of the Sno Haus in CT!

I don't want to trash these guys. They are listed as certified bootfitters on bootfitter.com, but after my experience with Jeff Bokum.....not even close. But, for the average skier, they're probably fine. The guy I had was named Eric - he was really nice and seemed like the most knowledgeable guy there. In their defense, they did the best they could with the ill-fitting boots I had.