Professional ski & snowboard tuning at Bluebird Mountain Sports.
At Bluebird, we provide ski and snowboard tuning, waxing, base repair, and binding services at our Angel Fire, Santa Fe, and Salida shops.
Whether you need a quick wax, sharper edges, a full tune, or a binding mount, our team will help you choose exactly the tuning service your gear needs.
Includes base repair, stone and machine base grind, edge sharpening, de-rust and detune, and hot wax and buff.
Good for: Skis or boards that need a more complete refresh, including base repair, edge work, and wax.
Note: Core shots are an additional charge based on the severity of the damage. Quotes are provided before work is completed.
Includes stone and machine base grind, edge sharpening, de-rust and detune, and hot wax and buff.
Good for: Gear that needs a flat, clean base, sharper edges, and fresh wax, but does not require deeper base repair.
Good for: Junior racers, Town Series racers, and carving ski enthusiasts who demand the most from their equipment and want the best result from a tune. This is an even more complete refresh that brings the edges back to factory spec (or to customer preference), the base structure back to its fastest glide, and a wax treatment that includes base prep and a temperature-specific final coat, followed by a multi-brush sequence that returns the base to its finest conditioning.
Note: Core shots are an additional charge based on the severity of the damage. Quotes are provided before work is completed.
Good for: Improves grip on hardpack, smooths edge-to-edge transitions, and restores glide.
Good for: Helps dry bases glide better and keeps your skis or board moving smoothly.
Good for: Improves control, grip, and confidence on firmer snow.
Good for: Repairs deeper base damage and helps protect the core from moisture.
Note: Quotes are provided before work is completed.
We use high quality, two-tone epoxy when repairing core shots. Preventing moisture from reaching the core of your skis/board will increase the lifespan of your gear and give you a nice, smooth ride.
Estimates will be given before work is completed.
Our shop technicians mount Alpine and Alpine Touring ski bindings. Includes drilling and/or binding assembly, specific skier setup, and full binding inspection to help ensure your gear is functioning properly and safely.
Note: Please bring your ski boots for binding mount, remount, and function test services.
Includes specific skier setup and full binding inspection to help ensure your gear is functioning properly and safely.
Get your binding stance width and angles adjusted to customize your riding style.
Bluebird is a full-service shop and can handle many types of repair work, including mounting most bindings. Telemark, cross-country, or specialty binding services may require specific personnel, so call your preferred shop before dropping off your gear.
Bring your skis or snowboard to your nearest Bluebird Mountain Sports location, and our team will review the condition of your gear before they begin work. We will explain what we see, recommend the service that fits your gear, and provide estimates before completing case-by-case repairs.
Most services are ready by 5 p.m. the day after you drop off your equipment. Some repairs take longer, including edge repair or replacement, epoxy work, base patches, and core shot repair, which may require 2-3 days.
Service availability and turnaround may depend on your location, our service volume, and the repair complexity. Contact your local Bluebird shop with time-sensitive repair questions or specialty service needs.
For ski binding mounts, remounts, and function tests, please bring your ski boots with your skis and bindings. Your boots are needed for proper setup, adjustment, and inspection.
How to know when your skis or snowboard need tuning
Bring your gear in, and we will help you decide. We believe good service starts with looking at the actual condition of your skis or board, asking how you ride, and recommending what fits your needs.
If your bases look dry, white, or chalky, or if your skis or board feel sticky on snow, a wax may be enough to restore glide and help your gear move more smoothly.
If your edges feel dull, rusty, burred, or unreliable on hardpack, edge sharpening can help restore grip, control, and smoother turn initiation.
If your gear needs base grinding, edge work, de-rusting, detuning, and wax, the Basic Tune is the right starting point.
If your skis or board need base repair in addition to grinding, edge work, and wax, the Full Tune offers your gear more complete service.
If you see gouges, exposed material, edge damage, or possible core shots, bring your gear in for an assessment before the damage gets worse.
We take time to understand your gear, your ability level, and the kind of mountain experience you want. Sometimes the right answer is a full tune. Sometimes it is a quick wax or edge work. We will help you choose the service that makes sense.
Some ski and snowboard shops can be intimidating. Bluebird is built to feel different. Whether you are new to the sport, or have been riding for years, we will meet you where you are, explain things clearly, and never talk down to you.
We want to be the shop you trust, season after season, because you know we’ll always take care of you. That means giving you honest advice and dependable service from a team that wants to help you enjoy your day on the mountain.
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Stop by your closest Bluebird Mountain Sports shop for honest advice, professional tuning, and service from people who care about helping you enjoy your day on the mountain.