Welcome to LP Ski & Snowboard Service. We offer Ski and Snowboard Tuning.

Welcome to LP Ski & Snowboard Service. We offer Ski and Snowboard Tuning.

Welcome to LP Ski & Snowboard Service. We offer Ski and Snowboard Tuning.Welcome to LP Ski & Snowboard Service. We offer Ski and Snowboard Tuning.Welcome to LP Ski & Snowboard Service. We offer Ski and Snowboard Tuning.

Serving Greater Chicagoland

    About Us

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    We are an Independent Ski & Snowboard Tuning Shop that also offers Boot fitting Services with 30+ years experence

    I Have been involved in the Retail Ski Industry Selling Hard Goods and Boot Fitting for over 30 years.  I am also currently a Ski Patroller with 35 years experience and a Ski Instructor. Because of this experience, I take the time to talk to you about how you Want or Need your Skis & Snowboards to be Tuned. If you are unsure of how your skis or snowboard should be tuned, We will tune them as per the manufacturers specifications. 

    When it comes to Boot Fitting, We are full service and also offer SuperFeet Custom insoles and will work with you to get your boot to fit you properly. 

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    You can Trust Independence

    Being an independent Ski and Snowboard tuning shop, we are not beholden to any manufacturer.  We take the time to talk to every customer who trusts us with their equipment to see how they want their equipment tuned or what they want from their boots. That is why we also offer Custom Boot Fitting. We want your equipment to work with you so you can enjoy your time on the snow.  We are not your average ski shop, We are a tuning and fitting shop. 

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    Great Service at Fair Prices

    We off Great Personal Service at Fair Prices because we are independent. We focus on Great Ski & Snowboard Tuning and Custom Boot fitting. 

    Services Offered

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    Ski & Snowboard Tuning Services & Prices

    * Full Ski Tune: Clean & Prep bases, Fill most damage to bases* Sand Bases Flat on Tuning Machine, Stone Grind to create base structure, Hand Bevel base edges, Hand tune Side edges, De-tune edges as needed or as requested, Hand Hot Wax, scrape extra wax, Buff & Brush bases. * (Extensive damage that goes to the core may be extra) $55.00 per pair


    * Basic Ski Tune: Clean & Prep bases, Sand Bases Flat on Tuning Machine, Stone Grind to create base structure, Hand Bevel base edges, Hand tune Side edges, De-tune edges as needed or as requested, Hand Hot Wax, scrape extra wax, Buff & Brush bases. $45.00 per pair


    * Full Snowboard Tune: Clean & Prep bases, Fill most damage to bases* Sand Bases Flat on Tuning Machine, Stone Grind to create base structure, Hand Bevel base edges, Hand tune Side edges, De-tune edges as needed or as requested, Hand Hot Wax, scrape extra wax, Buff & Brush bases. * (Extensive damage that goes to the core may be extra) $65.00 per board or $55.00 (If you bring us your board without the bindings attached)


    * Basic Snowboard Tune: Clean & Prep bases, Sand Bases Flat on Tuning Machine, Stone Grind to create base structure, Hand Bevel base edges, Hand tune Side edges, De-tune edges as needed or as requested, Hand Hot Wax, scrape extra wax, Buff & Brush bases. $55.00 per board or $45.00 (If you bring us your board without the bindings attached)


    * The Works Ski Tune: Clean & Prep bases, Fill most damage to bases* Sand Bases Flat on Tuning Machine, Stone Grind to create base structure, Hand Bevel base edges, Hand tune Side edges, De-tune edges as needed or as requested, Deep Clean bases to remove any old wax and remove any dirt from bases, Hand Hot Wax with Base Prep Wax, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for 4 hours, scrape extra wax, Hand Hot Wax with Universal Wax, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for an additional 4 hours, scrape extra wax, Buff & Brush bases. * (Extensive damage that goes to the core may be extra) $75.00 per pair


    * The Works Snowboard Tune: Clean & Prep bases, Fill most damage to bases* Sand Bases Flat on Tuning Machine, Stone Grind to create base structure, Hand Bevel base edges, Hand tune Side edges, De-tune edges as needed or as requested, Deep Clean bases to remove any old wax and remove any dirt from bases, Hand Hot Wax with Base Prep Wax, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for 4 hours, scrape extra wax, Hand Hot Wax with Universal Wax, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for an additional 4 hours, scrape extra wax, , Buff & Brush bases. * (Extensive damage that goes to the core may be extra) $85.00 per board or $75.00 (If you bring us your board without the bindings attached)


    * Brand New Ski Prep: Deep Clean bases to remove any shipping wax and/or grit from bases, Hand Hot Wax with Base Prep Wax, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for 4 hours, scrape extra wax, Hand Hot Wax with Universal Wax, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for an additional 4 hours, scrape extra wax, , Buff & Brush bases. $45.00 per pair


    * Brand New Board Prep: Deep Clean bases to remove any shipping wax and/or grit from bases, Hand Hot Wax with Base Prep Wax, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for 4 hours, scrape extra wax, Hand Hot Wax with Universal Wax, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for an additional 4 hours, scrape extra wax, , Buff & Brush bases. $55.00 per board or $45.00 (If you bring us your board without the bindings attached)


    * Sharpen & Hand Wax Only: Clean & Prep bases, Hand Bevel Bases, Hand Sharpen Edges, Apply Hot Wax by hand, scrape extra wax, Buff & Brush bases. $25.00 per pair of skis or per Snowboard (Add $10.00 if you want to add Hot Box Service, see below) 


    * Hot Box Hand Wax: Clean & Prep bases, Apply Hot Wax by hand, Hot Box skis at 125 degrees for 4 hours, scrape extra wax, Buff & Brush bases. $25.00 per pair of skis or $35.00 per Snowboard


    * Hand Hot Wax only: Clean & Prep bases, Apply Hot Wax by hand, scrape extra wax, Buff & Brush bases. $10.00 per pair of skis or per Snowboard


    * Pick up and Delivery service available in the Chicago area: Call for pricing. 

     

    What is Hot Box Ski Waxing? It's all about FASTER skis!

    Hot box waxing is the best method to condition ski bases. Base prep ski wax deeply penetrates into the ski base in just a few cycles vs. waxing with an iron, which can take up to 20+ cycles for full saturation. Hot boxing results in greater base protection and faster skis.

    Ski bases are made of a polyethylene plastic material (p-tex). Inexpensive, entry level ski bases are made of extruded polyethylene, which is formed into a sheet of plastic using high heat. Extruded p-tex has little ability to absorb wax. Performance ski bases are made of sintered polyethylene powder that's pressed together under high pressure to bind the grains of polyethylene together leaving microscopic spaces. These spaces have the ability to absorb wax, which is necessary to protect the base from damage due to the high friction created while skiing.

    Waxing with a hot iron only allows a small amount of wax to be absorbed before the base overheats. Therefore, it takes many repetitions to reach maximum wax penetration. Skis in a hot box, set at 122°F to 131°F for 2-4 hours can safely absorb enough wax to fill the base.

    Boot Fitting Services

    We can fit any Snowsport boot. We can make your Alpine Ski boot (Downhill), Telemark Ski Boot or Snowboard boot fit your foot better.

     

    * Custom SuperFeet Kork Insoles: Custom Formed from the SuperFeet blank, Ground and sized to your boot. $150.00 per pair. (Can be used in Alpine Ski boots, Telemark Ski Boots or Snowboard ski boots.)


    * Heat Molding Ski/Snowboard boot liners: $35.00/pair


    * Custom boot fitting without custom insoles: $45.00/hr plus supplies. 


    * Nordic Ski Boot Fitting (Cross Country): Please contact us and we will discuss your needs.  


    ** Appointment needed for Boot Fitting Services

    Tune & Ship Service

    Are you heading on a trip and don't want to carry your skis or snowboard on the plane with you? 


    Well, We offer Tune & Ship to you domestic resort destination.


    * Tune & Ship: Pick the type of tune you would like us to perform, When the tune is complete we will box your skis and ship them to the domestic location you request. When you are ready to return, place your skis back in the box, attach the return label that will be provided in the box and take your skis to the front desk of your hotel or any UPS dropoff location. Your skis will be returned to us or can be sent to your home. Prices vary do to Tuning service request, and UPS charges for two way shipping. Call for a quote and timetable.

    Current Sale

    See our Facebook page for current Spring Specials.  https://www.facebook.com/LPSkiService/    

    Book us to talk to your Chicagoland Ski Group

    We will be willing to come to your group meeting and talk about Ski/Snowboard Tuning and proper fitting boots. We will answer all the questions without having the pressure from a ski shop salesperson.   

    FAQs

    Q: How often should I get my skis tuned?

    A: At least once a year, usually at the beginning of the season or at the end of the season so they    are ready for when the snow flies.

    Q: How often should I get my skis waxed?

    A: As often as you can. The more wax you have in your bases, the harder your bases are. Hard bases are less prone to damage from small sharp objects like pebbles. AND more wax make you skis slide easier and faster!

    Q: What does Hot Box Waxing do? 

    A: In Short Hot Box Waxing deeply penetrates wax into the ski bases vs. Waxing with an iron, which can take 20+ cycles for full saturation. See our Web site for more info. 

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    LP Ski & Snowboard Service

    9865 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131, United States

    (970) 480-7614

    Hours

    Mon

    07:30 am – 04:30 pm

    Tue

    07:30 am – 04:30 pm

    Wed

    07:30 am – 04:30 pm

    Thu

    07:30 am – 04:30 pm

    Fri

    07:30 am – 04:30 pm

    Sat

    By Appointment

    Sun

    By Appointment

    If you need to Drop off Skis/Snowboard or need boot fitting work after hours or on Saturday or Sunday, Please Contact Us. We can make arrangements or use an alternate drop off location or set an appointment.