Proudly independent and established for over 30 years, Glide and Slide in Otley is the place to visit for all your ski wear and equipment.
Glide and Slide has a reputation for offering one the best ski boot fitting services in the UK, and stocks one of the largest range of ski boots in the country. We are the only UK supplier of Strolz made-to-measure Ski Boots from Austria so we can fit ski boots for the most unusual feet.
We stock a wide range of ski wear, whether you are looking for a jacket and pants on a budget or just need to bring your winter wardrobe up to date with a new hat, gloves, helmet or midlayer, you can choose from brands such as Uvex, Atomic, Salomon and Slokker. We also stock some of the best ski brands in the world such as Atomic, Salomon, Kastle and Stockli.
The Eiger Suite in our Otley shop is where you will find our luxury ski clothing from Sportalm, Degre 7 and J.Lindeberg for those who want to look great on the slopes without compromising on quality and technicality.
If you dream of cruising the blue runs, throwing down 1080's in the park or blasting through powder on your own set of skis, we can advise on the best type and sizing for you. Our service department will keep your equipment in top condition, offering waxing, edging and repair services.
Whether it is your first ski holiday, and you need guiding through the basics, or it's your 20th trip and you are looking for high performance ski gear, our staff are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about snowsports. Founder Steven Hankin, has over 30 years experience in the ski industry in race training and running ski schools as a BASI Ski Instructor. A true family business Glide & Slide is now run by Steven's daughter, Maddy and her partner, Ally, who is a former CSIA ski instructor and has been working as a professional ski boot fitter since 2004. Maddy and Ally use their wealth of experience in the mountains and their expertise in ski equipment and clothing to offer the best service possible to Glide & Slide's customers.