Where to have skis mounted in Aspen/ Snowmass?

**mountain_man** · 01-18-2008, 12:39 AM

I dont like swiss cheese and some tech will take a beating if my skis end up that way. So enlighten me.

**jfost** · 01-18-2008, 01:14 AM

probably around -1 or even -2 from center due to the continental snowpack.

**leroy jenkins** · 01-18-2008, 10:07 AM

There are a lot of decent shops in the area.

What skis are they?

The techs at Stefan Kailen's actually really know what they're doing, and they won't rape you on price (probably $20) but they really don't like having to do freehand mounts.

Durrance, Hamilton's, Stapleton's are also all good places.

Most shops in town are more race/skinny ski oriented, but they'll get the job done right.

**Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo** · 01-18-2008, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by leroy jenkins

There are a lot of decent shops in the area.

What skis are they?

The techs at Stefan Kailen's actually really know what they're doing, and they won't rape you on price (probably $20) but they really don't like having to do freehand mounts.

Durrance, Hamilton's, Stapleton's are also all good places.

Most shops in town are more race/skinny ski oriented, but they'll get the job done right.

Stapleton mounted my dp 120's and did a primo job, after the condescending questions about whether they were for a trip to alaska(stapleton is pretty race oriented). They only place to avoid is Aspen sports. I am sure they have some good techs but the people I have met there seem like they don't even ski sometimes.

**extaski** · 01-18-2008, 11:59 AM

hamiltons

**skideeppow** · 01-18-2008, 01:05 PM

Gorusch, right now has more experienced techs than most any other shop in town. Mounting is done at night, and most techs have at least 10 yrs exp.

**Ireallyliketoski2** · 01-18-2008, 03:27 PM

Has anyone been up Mount Sopris lately?

**skideeppow** · 01-18-2008, 04:31 PM

i was up at dinkle lake. TOns of wind loading and slab and lower levels I would say not a safe or good ski right now

**StoneCold** · 01-18-2008, 06:10 PM

I can personally vouch for Norm at the Highlands Tune Shop. I cannot vouch for anyone else over there though.

**FigureEleven** · 01-18-2008, 07:55 PM

+1 for Hamilton's... they don't act all retarded when you bring in fat skis.

**mountain_man** · 01-19-2008, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by leroy jenkins

What skis are they?

There 190 07/08 Gots, with Ninja s916's when they arrive.

**grskier** · 01-19-2008, 05:51 PM

Pretty standard mount for a lot of these shops...

Hamilton did a good job with a tune...
Incline just mounted my Sumo's and did a fine job.

OK · 01-20-2008, 06:39 PM

my last 4 mounts at Hamilton have been spot on ,I think almost all the techs are on Gotamas , only place I would go.

**mountain_man** · 01-21-2008, 12:26 AM

sounds reassuring looks like Hamiltons is the place to go.

**westcoastxpatriot** · 01-21-2008, 08:08 AM

Id have to say Norm at the tune center in Highlands knows his shit in and out. Hamilton i cant complain, they do good hand work and their mountings are standard.

Norm would barter if thats your thing, and i can personally vouch for his experience and expertise. Taught me a few things after i thought i knew a lot.

6 pack and/or a few bucks, mount will be done beautifully.