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  1. 01-18-2008, 12:39 AM #1
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    Where to have skis mounted in Aspen/ Snowmass?

    I dont like swiss cheese and some tech will take a beating if my skis end up that way. So enlighten me.
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  2. 01-18-2008, 01:14 AM #2
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    probably around -1 or even -2 from center due to the continental snowpack.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by leroy jenkins View Post
    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.
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  5. 01-18-2008, 11:59 AM #5
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  6. 01-18-2008, 01:05 PM #6
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    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.
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  7. 01-18-2008, 03:27 PM #7
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    Has anyone been up Mount Sopris lately?
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    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
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  9. 01-18-2008, 06:10 PM #9
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    I can personally vouch for Norm at the Highlands Tune Shop. I cannot vouch for anyone else over there though.
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  10. 01-18-2008, 07:55 PM #10
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    +1 for Hamilton's... they don't act all retarded when you bring in fat skis.
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    Quote Originally Posted by leroy jenkins View Post
    What skis are they?
    There 190 07/08 Gots, with Ninja s916's when they arrive.
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  12. 01-19-2008, 05:51 PM #12
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    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.
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  13. 01-20-2008, 06:39 PM #13
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    my last 4 mounts at Hamilton have been spot on ,I think almost all the techs are on Gotamas , only place I would go.
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  14. 01-21-2008, 12:26 AM #14
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    sounds reassuring looks like Hamiltons is the place to go.
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    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.
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