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Good shop to get skis mounted? (i.e. cheaper, denver-ish area)

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.nasty
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I've got 3 sets of skis to get mounted/remounted so not wanting to spend to much money, but still want a good job done. and no, I'm not free handing it. haha
Oct 16 2010 1:43AM
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Rolfe
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i would just get them mounted at the littleton Colorado ski and golf they have never messed up any of my skis but when you go ask for the guy with long blond hair thats who usually mounts my skis
Oct 16 2010 5:46PM
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Rolfe
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and i think it only is like 20 bucks to mount the skis
Oct 16 2010 5:47PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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Oct 16 2010 5:57PM
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.nasty
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that's where I've been going. last time though when I got my hellbents mounted it was some guy with a beard who was the most retarded shop worker on the planet, came close to ruining my FKS. I think I know who you're talking about tho, he mounted a pair of chronics I had great and gave me a discount to 15 bucks. Didn't think he still worked there.
Oct 16 2010 6:50PM
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Rolfe
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i just got some skis mounted there a few weeks ago and he helped me but i think he only works nights
Oct 16 2010 7:21PM
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Schoellkopf
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I know it's a bit out of the way, but I think it's worth it. Colorado Freeride in Breck is pretty cheap and fucking dope. All the guys that work there know what they are doing and can relate to you because they all shred. Last time I took my skis there it was $25 a mount, a decent price for great customer service and awesome people.


Oct 17 2010 2:00AM
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azexp
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Didn't they go out of business this past summer? You could always go to Larson's. Family owned and local to the Denver area. I'm pretty sure they would give you a break if you brought in three pairs.
Oct 17 2010 2:42AM
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Schoellkopf
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Oh no...that sucks. Damn man, thanks for the heads up.
Oct 17 2010 3:04AM
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Yung_Gnarley
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why the fuck were you putting fks binders on bents?

oh and eskimo ski shop in littleton is legit too.
Oct 18 2010 11:55AM
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.nasty
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why the fuck not? lol like I only see ons of other people with the same setup, given some are p18's... I don't think you really know what you're talking about on that one...

but thanks for the suggestion.
Oct 18 2010 12:43PM
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washparkdub
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I hate the fact that there arent really any SKI shops in denver that are not giant chainstores.

I've used Christy sports, though not cheap, a good store. Also, my true neighborhood shop is called 'Sports plus'  I wanna say they charge 25? They're located in the washington park area, on gaylord st.

Oct 19 2010 1:15PM
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tripnip
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that place is the best for mounting i have had 2 pairs mounted there and other family members have had about 6 done there

Oct 23 2010 12:42PM
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Static
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alpenglow is legit, but it's in Golden
Oct 23 2010 2:25PM
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Andrew93
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Yeah,  CO Ski/Golf has messed up my skis twice!!!! Now i use Eskimo Ski Shop (Countyline and Jewell) They were Great!
Oct 23 2010 2:33PM
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Andrew93
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PS: Make sure you SPECIFY if you want them center mounted, cuz they won't unless you tell them.
Oct 23 2010 2:36PM
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ThaLorax
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Denver really needs a good local ski shop but Christy's has never fucked up and has always done a good job. If you talk to them enough, they often give you a discount too.
Oct 23 2010 3:50PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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As long as you tell the shop what to do, no one will mess up. This means you put a piece of tape where you want them to mount them, they won't mess up. Ski and Golf, or Christy's will be fine.

Completely off topic, but What would you guys be looking for in a ski shop in the Denver metro area? As far as size, and pricing, it would be hard to compete with ski and golf, sports authority, and christy's, so what do you guys think would be the must haves?
Oct 23 2010 5:49PM
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ThaLorax
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i already have a friend trying to do this so i can't help you bwahaha
Oct 23 2010 6:02PM
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.nasty
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definitely an atmosphere more geared towards the younger generation. also 20 dollar mounts would be nice.
Oct 23 2010 7:39PM
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MADDECENT
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GO TO ESKIMO SKI SHOP

It's at Arapahoe and County Line. The owner is a super legit dude. Getting mounted is $30, which is the same cost as Colorado Ski and Golf if you didn't buy the bindings from CS&G. Trust me on those prices, I just did it today.

Support the smaller shop, you wont regret it.
Oct 23 2010 7:41PM
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Randonee_Urban
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Edgeworks on 8th (or 9th?) and Broadway is the most core local tune-shop in the metro area. They don't have enough space for retail but the tuning and mounting skills are top-notch. They always cut a deal or put you first in line in exchange for beer. Highly recommended.
Oct 23 2010 8:32PM
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kvan
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The guy that mounted my skis there was a complete dick. Probably the worst customer service I have ever dealt with. As far as the mounting job they look solid to me I guess I will find that out when I use them, but I would never give them my business again.
Oct 24 2010 3:34PM
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ThaLorax
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i forgot about edgeworks. jon speak the truth.
Oct 24 2010 3:38PM
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ConceptPro153
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 yea eskimo shop is legit.  I hate christy sports.  When i went to get my pass there they didnt know what to do and the dude behind the counter was def.  higher than i was.  I literally had to walk him through the specs for the different passes.
Oct 25 2010 1:32PM
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ThaLorax
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which pass did you get? I just got the Summit Pass. haven't seen you in for fucking ever man.
Oct 25 2010 10:26PM
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Dan.
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Damn I didn't realize it costs that much to mount skis, at 20 bucks a pop, and 10 minutes a pair, thats 120 an hour for unskilled labor. pretty impressive.
Oct 26 2010 5:47PM
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.nasty
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tell me about it, part of the reason I started this thread. hah
Oct 26 2010 6:48PM
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Static
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cmon, they arn't back there mounting ski after ski, it's probably 3-5 a day. And honestly you can't expect someone to do shit for free. "Well the minimum wage is 8 dollars an hour a mount only takes 10 minutes here's $1.75"
Oct 27 2010 1:15AM
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ThaLorax
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yeah but if you're nice and they're cool and you can schmooze them with beer then they usually cut you some slack.
Oct 27 2010 2:14AM
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Dan.
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any of the SSV stores go through hundreds of skis a week during this time of year. guarantee you the tech is slamming through 6-8 pairs an hour.
Oct 27 2010 4:23AM
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BK
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Digging this thread up since I am too in a search to mount skis in Denver. Edgeworks is close to downtown and thats nice but then and Christy Sports have a two day wait time. I could drive to Boulder or Breck to use people I know but that don't work if you are in a hurry.

Still blown away that Denver does not have a core ski shop. Level 1's 3333 store is dope but there isn't mounting or tuning services there. I never here anyone talking about it even though there is a good selection of products. What gives?
Feb 4 2015 12:38PM
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ScubaSteveFather
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I've found that Powder 7 in Golden is pretty fucken awesome
Feb 4 2015 1:36PM
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ggfski42
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BKDigging this thread up since I am too in a search to mount skis in Denver. Edgeworks is close to downtown and thats nice but then and Christy Sports have a two day wait time. I could drive to Boulder or Breck to use people I know but that don't work if you are in a hurry.

Still blown away that Denver does not have a core ski shop. Level 1's 3333 store is dope but there isn't mounting or tuning services there. I never here anyone talking about it even though there is a good selection of products. What gives?

Lol no one talks about the 3333 store because there isnt much to talk about... they have like 4 different pairs of skis. I did purchase some 194 New Lifes from them this year though and they hooked it up. If they opened up a full service shop I would be all over it.
Feb 5 2015 7:37AM
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mackcamp
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Blue Valley Ski
Silverthorne, CO

Ask for Mack.
Jun 2 2015 3:55PM
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