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Trusted Ski Shops in SLC

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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.
Aug 24 2021 1:12PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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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.
Aug 24 2021 1:25PM
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CrowbarJones
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BigPurpleSkiSuitSportsden 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.


Word thanks man
Aug 24 2021 1:26PM
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Trefin
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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.
Aug 24 2021 3:56PM
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SupremeChairlift
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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.
Aug 24 2021 8:46PM
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Denseclouds
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Sportsden in foothill or sportsloft in Holladay
Aug 24 2021 8:50PM
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hi_vis360
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when I lived there I went to level 9 it was chill and good to go
Aug 24 2021 8:51PM
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Notaskibum
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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 🤠
Aug 24 2021 10:32PM
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SFBv420.0
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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
Aug 25 2021 7:42AM
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CatdickBojangles
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SFBv420.0were 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




Jesus that’s a massive PLC for that machine. What the hell does it do?
Aug 25 2021 8:09AM
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SFBv420.0
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structure ski bases in multiple configurations and depths
and side and base edge skis and snowboard of any lengths
Aug 25 2021 8:41AM
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X-REY
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+1 for L9/2nd Tracks in Millcreek. Mounted my CAST setup fast with no issues.
Aug 25 2021 11:06AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Can I bring in a few skis for a tune?
SFBv420.0were 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


Aug 25 2021 11:31AM
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Session
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CatdickBojanglesJesus that’s a massive PLC for that machine. What the hell does it do?


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.
Aug 25 2021 2:12PM
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Vishnuwettest189
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Try AJ Motion Sports. Great shop 5 mins from the base of LCC.
quick tunes and mounts all season long.

Come say what up yo
Aug 25 2021 5:48PM
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GayWolf420
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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.

**This post was edited on Aug 25th 2021 at 5:51:55pm
Aug 25 2021 5:50PM
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Notaskibum
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Any recos for bootfitters that won't blow the bag?
Aug 25 2021 6:46PM
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Denseclouds
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NotaskibumAny recos for bootfitters that won't blow the bag?


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)
Aug 26 2021 3:41PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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NotaskibumAny recos for bootfitters that won't blow the bag?


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.
Aug 26 2021 3:52PM
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Denseclouds
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BigPurpleSkiSuitREI, 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.


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..
Aug 26 2021 4:28PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Also: I found that Slater at Christy Sports on Wasatch Boulevard did a killer job with my boots bootfitting that is.
Aug 26 2021 4:32PM
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