Ski and Snowboard Servicing

Ski and snowboard servicing in Colchester, Essex. Ski and snowboard servicing is so important to get the best performance from your equipment.

We pride ourselves on the service we offer to repair and maintain your skis or snowboards. With over 25 years of experience you can be assured that we will look after your equipment utilising all the latest servicing equipment to get your skis or snowboard looking new again.

We offer ski and snowboard servicing all year round in our Colchester store, including edge sharpening, base grinding, base repair, hot waxing and top sheet de-lamination repair.

NO BOOKING REQUIRED. Just bring your skis or snowboards in store and we will happily quote you a price for servicing. 

What we do when you put your skis/snowboard in for a full service with us:
 
  • Full ski inspection by our technicians.
  • Base clean to remove any old wax and dirt/grit.
  • Belt grind to correct minor base damage.
  • Fill gouges in the base with p-tex.
  • Fine belt grind to achieve a smooth finish.
  • Sharpen and bevel edges.
  • De-tune the edges to provide a smooth ride.
  • Heat up the ski/snowboard and apply hot wax for ultimate penetration, protection and finish.
  • Rub down and polish to ensure you equipment remains in pristine condition for your next ski trip.

Servicing Machine. Brand new in 2022, the R Off B serving machine allows us to sharpen metal edges at a variety of angles ( e.g. 88 or 90 degrees) and get an excellent finish when grinding ski and snowboard bases. This machine has an auto feed which allows us to get the perfect pressure when grinding bases. 

Wax. When waxing skis and snowboards we us an all temperature wax as we find this to be the most versatile. However, if you require a cold temperature, please let us know.
 

Servicing Equipment. We only use tools and products from Toko. They are one of the leading brands in the ski/snowboard servicing world.

 

LM18S
Prices

Wax only:  Snowboard £22, Skis £18

Wax/Base/Edge:  Snowboard £30, Skis £26

Wax/Base/Edge/PTex: Snowboard: £30-£40, Skis 30-£40

Price variations depend on the damage to the base of the ski/snowboard and how much work/ptex it will need. Once you bring in your ski/snowboard in the store we can give you a quote.

Timing

We are usually able to turn skis/snowboards around in one week but depending on how busy it is we can usually get your equipment back to you with 3/4 days if needed, at no extra cost.

Binding Mounting

Drill on ski bindings: £50

Slide on ski bindings: £30

FAQs

Should I remove my snowboard bindings when I bring my board in for a service?

If you are able to remove the bindings please do as this helps us out when we are busy. However, if you don’t know how we are always happy to do it in store for you!

Do I get a free service when I purchase skis or snowboard from you?

Yes you do! Whenever you buy a pair of skis or snowboard from us we will give you your first service free of charge.

Can we service snowboards with serrated edges?

There are multiple brands that use serrated edges on their boards and our way of servicing allows us to maintain any serrated edge profile