Good Tune in the Valley
January 14, 2010
Is there anywhere to get a good ski tune in the valley?
The answer is no unless you know an individual who would do it. Ski Barn can wax and do minor repairs, but don't look for a top notch tune from them. You're better off taking your stuff to a shop near you or one that you pass on the way to or from skiing.
Thanks. I was hoping there was an individual in the valley that provided a good tune service. I hate lugging my skis back home once I have them in the Valley.
Give Ski Barn a try then. Pretty sure they hand wax, i've had edge tune/wax there with no complaints.
High Mountain Sports in Deep Creek did a nice job on my skis and boards this fall.
Deep Creek is too far. Surprised a small quality hand tune biz hasn't popped up. Most resort areas have them. Small shack next to Trail Mix would be good location. Oh well..
Is there anywhere to get a good ski tune in the valley?
the purple fiddle just a few miles north in thomas has good tunes for skiers
That's something I've considered doing when I retire and move to the valley full time, open a small, full service ski/boot repair/tune shop. It's amazing how many folks are willing to pay to get a quality tune. I've done my own tuning for over 20 years now. I rarely keep skiis long enough to need a base grind so if that's required, I do what a lot of shops do and send the work out. Usually a 4-7 day trun around. A quality, race tune can cost but there are few folks with the expertise to do them right. Sometimes you need a buckle or boot padding/fitting, etc... could be profitable if overhead wasn't to much. Hey, this would be a great use for the Bonner Mountain Resort Hotel's garage space.
Hey, this would be a great use for the Bonner Mountain Resort Hotel's garage space.
No way. The only thing that garage should be used for is storing wood pellets and a 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
I personally think it would be a great little business for someone that wanted to make some money in the valley. I think there would be plenty of demand for someone just doing really good hand tunes and assorted other high end adjustments. Small space and very little equipment needs would mean low overhead.
I personally think it would be a great little business for someone that wanted to make some money in the valley. I think there would be plenty of demand for someone just doing really good hand tunes and assorted other high end adjustments. Small space and very little equipment needs would mean low overhead.
A place that did a wax while you wait would be pretty sweet too.
Canaan Valley Resort does tune ups in their rental shop
