Factory Finish UK Ski and Snowboard Servicing - Glide & Slide
We take great pride in our Ski & Snowboard servicing at Glide & Slide. To achieve a really great service, you not only need modern equipment, but also skilled and experienced technicians. With one of the best equipped workshops in the UK and decades of experience working in workshops both in the UK and abroad we are able to meet your exact servicing needs, every time.
- Products 4 U Germany - Grind Master Belt and Stone Grinder
- Products 4 U Germany - Waxing Belt and Polishing Brush
- Reichmann Diatronic Pro Binding Tester
Just drop your equipment into us anytime within our opening hours and we'll book it in for a service and aim to have it ready for collection within a week.
Ski and Snowboard Servicing
Full Service - £50- Assessment of Skis/Board.
- Base cleaned of dirt and old wax.
- PTex used to fill larger gouges.
- Belt Grind to correct flatten base and remove minor flaws.
- Stone Grind to give base structure. Improving wax penetration and gliding characteristics.
- Base and Side Edges sharpened and tuned.
- Hot Wax to give optimum finish.
Base patching and major repairs are charged extra on top of the price of this service.
Standard Service - £40- Assessment of Skis/Board.
- Base cleaned of dirt and old wax.
- Belt Grind to correct flatten base and remove minor flaws.
- Stone Grind to give base structure. Improving wax penetration and gliding characteristics.
- Base and Side Edges sharpened and tuned.
- Hot Wax to give optimum finish.
Basic Wax & Edge - £25- Assessment of Skis/Board
- Base cleaned of dirt and old wax
- Base and Side Edges sharpened and tuned
- Hot Wax to give optimum finish
Wax Only - £15
Base Patch/Edge Replacement - From £15.
Top Sheet/Sidewall Repair - From £15.
Ski Binding Mounting
Drilled Binding Mount * - £60
Track/Rail Binding Mount * - £30
Drilled Binding Re-Mount - £80- For those looking to have bindings moved across from old to new skis or, the mounting of new bringings onto previously drilled skis.
Binding Adjustment * - £20- Adjustment of bingings to new boots and setting of DIN's. No redrilling required.
Ski Binding Testing (with Report) - £20
*Free when skis purchased from Glide & Slide
Servicing - FAQs
Q: Does grinding the base and sharpening the edges reduce the life of my skis?
A: This depends on how much material is taken ground away each time they are serviced. We only remove the minimum amount of base and edge material in order to preserve the life of your skis or snowboard.
Q: How often should I have my equipment serviced?
A: Ideally your skis or snowboard need, as a minimum, waxing, after every trip. The bases may also need some attention, but this is dependant on the snow conditions you had on your trip. If you had lots of snow and didn't hit any rocks then the bases may well be OK. Bring your skis into store and we will advise on the level of service required.
Q: How long do I need to leave my equipment with you?
A: We aim to work on a week turnround during the ski season though at peak times it can be as long as three week. We highly reccomened not waiting till the week before your trip to avoid any issues.
Q: Are there any steps I should take to keep my equipment in good condition?
A: Apart from the obvious things such as avoiding rocks, having regular services and generally being careful when transporting your equipment (by using a padded bag or hard case for example). It is also a good idea to thoroughly dry the edges of your skis or snowboard at the end of each trip. Having your skis serviced and "laid up" for the summer after your last trip of the season will also stop the bases from drying out. It is better to keep your equipment in a stable temperature environment when not in use (as opposed to a hot attic or cold cellar).