What's Your Favorite K Ski Shop?

[KingsFourMan]

I'm a First Stop Ski Shop guy now that i come in from that direction but used to be a Northern Ski Works guy. What say you?

[madhatter]

Northern, Aspen, and forerunner are the ones I go to most...I also go to basin and peak performance on occasion as well...

[MrsG]

Way back in the day, used to go To Northern, but it was impossible turning left after picking up tune on Saturday mornings .... switched to Basin for equipment .... Soft goods - could be anywhere

[boston_e]

Aspen East is my main “go to”. Of course I have been to many others on occasion as well.

[Guy in Shorts]

Aspen East is my #1 choice. Many excellent shops in the area. We are truly lucky to have so many great shops. Pick one and support them.

[brownman]

Southworths

[skiadikt]

aspen east for nearly 30 yrs.

[SnoBrdr]

I'm a First Stop Ski Shop guy now that i come in from that direction but used to be a Northern Ski Works guy. What say you?

GF likes Northern for her boots cause of Hal.

But 1st Stop for all else.

[Captain Hafski]

First Stop. Somewhat for convenience but nice family run shop.

[Mister Moose]

Northern, Aspen, and forerunner are the ones I go to most...I also go to basin and peak performance on occasion as well...

I'd agree with this top 5 list, in a different order. A lot depends on what brands of skis you gravitate towards, what brand boots fit you the best, and what clothing you prefer.

Clear leaders in their field:
Black Dog, hand tuning
Basin, clothing
Basin, Northern; boot fitting
Peak Performance, racer stuff
Forerunner, bumper stuff
Base Camp, tele and back country stuff
Potter Bros, boutique, carving and wider on-hill demo skis.
Shops at Rte 4, #2 on clothing selection, best 50% off spring sales.

Honorable mention to Totem Pole Ski Shop in Ludlow.

[madhatter]

Northern, Aspen, and forerunner are the ones I go to most...I also go to basin and peak performance on occasion as well...

I'd agree with this top 5 list, in a different order. A lot depends on what brands of skis you gravitate towards, what boots fit you the best, and what clothing you prefer.

Clear leaders in their field:
Black Dog, hand tuning
Basin, clothing
Basin, Northern; boot fitting
Peak Performance, racer stuff
Forerunner, bumper stuff
Base Camp, tele and back country stuff
Potter Bros, boutique, carving and wider on-hill demo skis.
Shops at Rte 4, #2 on clothing selection, best 50% off spring sales.

Honorable mention to Totem Pole Ski Shop in Ludlow.

the ones I go to most are mostly because I know people there and I'm also happy w the product/service I get from them...none are listed in any particular order though I've been going to aspen/surf since as long as I can remember...Surefoot footbeds are worth the $ too...had mine for a LONG time now...no worse for wear....one of the very best "custom" upgrades one can get...

each shop has its brands and no one shop is likely to have every single thing you want or need in stock...

[Woodsrider]

Black Dog is my go to. Dave is great. Best tune and always great deals on almost everything I need. Rarely do I need to shop anywhere else. I hit up base camp outfitters for skins recently and I do stop into Basin during the year end sales for high end Gortex 3L gear at close out prices. I grabbed a Black Diamond Gortex Pro shell there a couple seasons ago for under $200. Other than that maybe REI in NY for deals on clothing. My girls got Arcteryx 3L shells there at unreal prices.

[Bubba]

Way back in the day, used to go To Northern, but it was impossible turning left after picking up tune on Saturday mornings .... switched to Basin for equipment .... Soft goods - could be anywhere

That must've been some weird tune, not being to turn left...

[Atomic1]

Dave at Black Dog does a customized hand tune depending on the conditions that is second to none !

[Woodsrider]

Dave at Black Dog does a customized hand tune depending on the conditions that is second to none !

And if you really want to fly, go for a base grind. Dude is an artist.