Boulder Nordic & Cycle Sport offers professional Nordic ski service at our shops in Boulder, Colorado and Portland, Maine. We also offer hand-selection of skis to help match skiers with the right skis for their needs.
From routine waxing and binding installation to race preparation and stone grinding, our ski technicians can help keep your skis performing their best. We do not work on Alpine skis and snowboards.
Not sure what your skis need? Bring them in, and we'll take a look. Check out our services and pricing below.
Glide Wax Services
Regular waxing keeps your ski bases running well and helps protect them from oxidation and wear.
| Glide Wax | $35 |
| Glide Wax — No Scrape | $25 |
| Scrape & Brush | $10 |
| Storage Wax | $15 |
Glide Wax includes hot wax selected for the conditions, scraping and brushing so your skis leave the shop ready to ski. No Scrape leaves the wax on for you to scrape and brush yourself. Storage Wax is a protective coat left on the ski for storage.
Hot Box Service
Hotboxing allows wax to penetrate deeply into the ski base at a carefully controlled temperature. It's particularly useful for preparing new skis, conditioning freshly ground skis, and restoring bases that have become dry.
| Hot Box Service — Scraped & Brushed | $49 |
| Hot Box Service — No Scrape | $39 |
| Add Hot Box to Glide Wax | $20 |
Race Wax Service
Have a race coming up? Let us prepare your skis so you can concentrate on racing.
Our race service combines professional base preparation, current non-fluorinated race waxes, structure when appropriate, and our experience preparing skis for racing at every level. Note: the Race Wax Service is for skis dropped off and picked up in-store. Mobile wax service pricing will vary depending on travel & logistics, which add to the cost.
| Race Wax Service | $85 |
Learn More About Race Wax Service
Kick Wax Services
| Kick Wax | $15 |
| Kick Wax Removal | $10 |
| Binder Application | $10 |
Conditions matter enormously with kick wax. If you're preparing for a particular event or location, let us know where and when you'll be skiing.
Stone Grinding
Structure plays a major role in ski performance. BNS has specialized in Nordic stone grinding for more than 20 years, with structures developed and refined through extensive testing.
| Nordic Stone Grind | $89 |
| Waxless / Skin Ski Grinding Surcharge | $39 |
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Binding Installation
| Cross-Country Ski Binding Installation | $30 |
| Binding Installation on New Skis Purchased From BNCS | Free |
| Binding Removal & Reinstallation | $35 |
| Rollerski Binding Installation | $35 |
BNS installs and services Nordic binding systems. We do not mount or service alpine, alpine touring, telemark or three-pin bindings.
Ski Selection & Evaluation
Not sure whether your skis are right for you—or how the skis in your fleet differ? We can evaluate individual skis or an entire race fleet and help you understand where each pair fits.
| Ski Fleet Evaluation | $50 |
| Classic Ski Flex Test & Kick Zone Marking | $20 |
Learn About Hand-Selected Skis
Ski Repair & Touring Ski Service
| Pine Tar Application | $40 |
| Ski Skin Installation / Replacement | $20 |
| Delamination Repair over 6" | $30 |
| Shop Labor | $100/hour |
Other ski repairs are evaluated individually. Parts and materials are additional where applicable.
Rollerski & Pole Service
| Rollerski Alignment | $15 |
| Rollerski Binding Installation | $35 |
| Rollerski Brake Installation | $25 |
| Rollerski Speed Reducer Installation | $30 |
| Nordic Skate Sharpening | $30 |
| Pole Cutting | $30 |
| Pole Ferrule Installation | $15 |
Rush Service
Need something quickly? Rush service may be available depending on current workload.
| 24-Hour Rush | $25 |
| Same-Day Rush | $50 |
Same-day rush service is not available for stone grinding.
Questions About Ski Service?
Bring your skis into our Boulder or Portland shop. We'll take a look and help determine what they need.