First Stop Ski & Snowboard Service

Ski & Snowboard Tuning & Repair

Overnight and while-you-wait tuning available*

Ski Service made simple

We offer a quick service turnaround on skis of any brand — no appointment needed. Stop by our First Stop Ski Service Center today, and our expert in-store technicians will have your skiing like new in no time at all.

OUR SERVICE PACKAGES

complete tune

Level 1 Service
Recommended Semi-Annually

This is a great semi-annual service for skis & snowboards that are in rough condition.

$75.00

Clean & Inspect Skis For Damage

Repair Base

Base Grind (If Needed)

Stone Grind

Ceramic Edge Base Edge (With Preferred Angle if Requested)

Ceramic Edge Side Edge (With Preferred Angle If Requested)

Final Stone Grind

Detune Edges

Wax (Temperature Specific Upon Request)

Buff

Grind, Edge, Wax

Level 2 Service
Recommended Every 5-10 Days

This is our most popular tune package for skis & snowboards that are in fair condition.

$55.00

Clean & Inspect Skis For Damage

Base Grind (If Needed)

Stone Grind

Ceramic Edge Base Edge (With Preferred Angle if Requested)

Ceramic Edge Side Edge (With Preferred Angle If Requested)

Final Stone Grind

Detune Edges

Wax (Universal Temperature)

Buff

Edge & Wax

Level 3 Service
Recommended Every 3-5 Days

This is our fastest turn-around service for skis & snowboards that are in good condition.

$45.00

Clean & Inspect Skis For Damage

Belt Base Edge (With Standard Angle)

Belt Edge Side Edge (With Preferred Angle If Requested)

Detune Edges

Wax (Universal Temperature)

Buff

Edge sharpen

Level 4 Service
As Needed

This is our fastest turn-around service for skis & snowboards that are in good condition.

$35.00

Clean & Inspect Skis For Damage

Belt Base Edge (With Standard Angle)

Belt Edge Side Edge (With Preferred Angle If Requested)

Detune Edges

Hot Wax

Level 5 Service
As Needed

This is the best way to get your skis & snowboard to glide faster if the bases have been recently tuned.

$30.00

Clean Base

Hot Wax
(Universal or Temperature Specific)

Buff

Quick Wax

Level 6 Service
As Needed

This is the fastest way to get your skis and snowboards to glide faster if the bases have been recently tuned.

$20.00

Clean Base

Machine Wax
(Universal Temperature)

Buff

Phantom Glide Service

Our Level 3 Service Plus Phantom Treatment Glide.
Apply once, glide forever.
*24-Hour Turnaround.

$199.99+tax (New Skis)
$229.99+tax (Used Skis)

Clean & Inspect Skis For Damage

Inspect & Repair Base (If Needed)

Base Grind (If Needed)

Stone Grind

Ceramic Edge Base Edge (With Preferred Angle if Requested)

Ceramic Edge Side Edge (With Preferred Angle If Requested)

Final Stone Grind

Detune Edges

Apply Phantom Glide with Treatment Cure Station

Buff

Race Prep

Our Level 3 Service Plus Race Prep
This is a great annual service for race skis & snowboards.
*48-Hour Turnaround.

$249.99

Clean & Inspect Skis For Damage

Inspect & Repair Base (If Needed)

Sidewall Prep

Base Grind (If Needed)

Stone Grind (Competition Level)

Ceramic Edge Base Edge (With Preferred Angle if Requested)

Ceramic Edge Side Edge (With Preferred Angle If Requested)

Final Stone Grind

Cork Belt Finish

Hand Polish With Diamond Stone (3 Different Stones)

Detune Edges

Iron Wax (Temperature Specific Upon Request)

Buff (Multiple Brushes)

we also offer

PHANTOM GLIDE TREATMENT

In addition to our full services, we also offer Phantom Treatment, a Permanent Glide that penetrates the base of your skis or snowboard.
Apply once, glide forver.

Ski Binding Installation & Function Testing

Binding Adjustment & safety check

$45.00

Manufacturers recommend ski binding adjustment & safety check prior to start of each season or whenever you use a different ski boot.

We are certified to test bindings from:

• Salomon / Atomic / Armada / Faction
• Marker / Volkl / K2
• Look / Rossignol / Dynaster
• Tyrolia / Head / Elan

Alpine

$70.00

We carry a large assortment of alpine ski binding jigs from:

  • Salomon
  • Marker
  • Look
  • Atomic
  • Armada
  • Tyrolia

Alpine Touring (AT)

$75.00

We carry a large assortment of alpine touring binding jigs from:

  • Dynafit
  • G3
  • ATK
  • Black Diamond
  • Salomon
  • Atomic
  • Armada

Telemark (NTN & 75mm)

$75.00

We carry a large assortment of telemark binding jigs from:

  • Rotafella NTN
  • 22 Designs NTN
  • Voile 3-Pin
  • G3 3-Pin
  • Black Diamond 3-Pin

XC / Nordic

$40.00

We carry a large assortment of nordic ski binding jigs from:

  • Rotafella NNN
  • Rotafella NNN BC
  • Salomon SNS

*These jigs are the most common for bindings purchased from Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol, and Fischer. If you have something unique feel free to call to confirm we have the correct jig.

Snowboard

$25.00

We have snowboard experts available to help set up snowboard bindings from:

  • Burton
  • Union
  • Salomon
  • Bent Metal

Splitboard

$40.00

We have splitboard experts available to help set up splitboard bindings from:

  • Spark R&D
  • Burton
  • Union

Additional Services

skin cutting
$50*
Shorten Poles
$20*
Replace Pole Baskets
$10 + Parts*
Replace Pole Grips
$10 + Parts*

*If equipment was purchased from First Stop Board Barn we offer 50% Off Service.

Common Ski & Snowboard Service Questions

Do you service all brand skis and snowboards?

Yes, we service all brands of skis and snowboards.

Do you carry snowboard binding replacement parts and offer snowboard binding repairs?

Answer: Yes, we carry many replacement parts for the followings snowboard binding brands:

  • Burton
  • Union
  • Salomon
  • Spark R&D

If you're not sure what you need please bring your bindings in for one of our experts to review. We sometimes can repair other snowboard bindings as well.

Do you offer emergency service?

Answer: Our ability to do emergency service may vary, depending on needed parts and the current work-load in our service center. Rush delivery of parts is available, however expedited shipping fees will be charged in addition.  

What brand skis do you service?

Short Answer: We service all brand skis.

Long Answer: We are an authorized Salomon, Rossignol, Nordica, DPS, Line, Armada, and Faction Service center.

What brand snowboards do you service?

Short Answer: We service all brand snowboards.

Long Answer: We are an authorized Burton, Lib Tech, Gnu, Salomon, Capita, and Rossignol Service center.

I bought my skis/snowboard online. Can you install and/or adjust the bindings to my boots?

Yes, we can service the skis you bought online. If you need us to install or adjust the ski bindings please make sure to bring both of your ski boots as well.

Do you repair BOA® lacing systems?

Answer: Yes, we do carry BOA® repair parts and for a fee can repair most BOA® snowboard or ski boot lacing systems.

What's the average turn-around time for ski & snowboard service?

In general we try to service ski & snowboard equipment overnight if needed. If you arrive after 4pm we will do our best to have your equipment ready by mid-morning the next day.

Are walk-ins welcome? Or do I need to schedule my service?

Answer: Yes, walk-ins are welcome. Bring your skis or snowboard in for a check up and our mechanics are often able to service your equipment while-you-wait or overnight.

More extensive services may require you to leave your skis or snowboard for longer, especially if you have severe base damage.

Are estimates free?

Answer: When you bring your ski or snowboard equipment into First Stop Board Barn for service we're always willing to provide a free estimate. Together, you will decide how to proceed with the repair.

Please keep in mind, while our service technicians will do their best to give you an accurate estimate upfront they sometimes will call you once the service has begun if they find other parts that may need to be replaced. 

When is payment due?

Answer: You can pre-pay for ski & snowboard service or when you pick up.

Actual Reviews
I have a pair of skis with 150 days on them now with Phantom Glide Treatment. I haven't waxed once since the initial application and can't believe how fast they feel, especially in warm weather.
— Randy Elles, Shop Employee
Awesome tune, awesome repairs!
— Customer, Killington, VT