SSCV Technical Services

SSCV Technical Services at Golden Peak

Ski & Snowboard Club Vail Technical Services at Golden Peak provides athletes with reasonably priced, easily accessible resources for the highest level preparation of their equipment for both training and competition.

Technical Services, located at the SSCV Clubhouse at the base of Golden Peak, provides athletes the ability to visit and communicate with SSCV technicians during the training day. Technical Services can ease transportation logistics during the busy winter season by providing ski and snowboard service and equipment storage at Golden Peak.

In addition to equipment tuning services, the shop at Golden Peak and Equipment Manager can assist with:

  • Procuring test equipment for camps
  • Assisting with equipment orders throughout the year
  • Baselining equipment setup to SSCV norms
  • Boot evaluation
  • Sale of tuning equipment for athlete home and travel use
  • Contact with industry vendors and local shops for post-sale service

For additional information about SSCV Technical Services, reach out to Equipment Manager Paul Suomi at psuomi@skiclubvail.org or (970) 790-5155.

Tuning Programs

SSCV Technical Services offers a range of tuning programs, including annual service plans for an athlete’s entire quiver of skis or snowboards. We also provide a la carte services.

World Cup tuning service for an Alpine athlete’s entire fleet of skis.

Athletes signing up for the Elite Tuning Program work daily with their coach, the Equipment Manager and Tune Shop staff to set up and maintain equipment for optimal, consistent performance day in and day out, whether training or racing. Elite Tuning Program athletes have access to service at home in Vail throughout the year for home training and to prepare equipment for travel (camps or away races).

The Elite Tuning Program includes:

  • Unlimited equipment service
  • Overnight turnaround time except Sunday for Monday
  • Race prep with race specific wax based on conditions
  • Initial preparation for all athlete skis
  • Setting and maintenance of edge bevels
  • Wax, scrape, brush cycles
  • Base grinding (flattening of ski base, new structure, post-­grind conditioning) as needed in season
  • Base repair
  • Binding mounting, ramp angle evaluation and lifter install
  • Standardized equipment set up with data cataloged for reference and in­ season set up replication
  • Storage for two to six pairs of skis at shop depending on program
  • Additional storage can be purchased

Please note: Race waxing is not available at away competitions, however athletes will depart for away races with their entire ski quiver prepped for racing. Individual athletic programs provide an overlay option at the event where necessary. Full coordination between the athlete and coaching staff with support from the Equipment Manager ensures any equipment preparation required at away races is appropriate for the conditions and executed successfully to athlete and coach expectations.

Elite Tuning Prices:

  • FIS Athlete: $3,600
  • U16 FT Athlete: $3,600
  • U14 FT Athlete: $3,600
  • U12 FT Athlete: $3,100
  • U10 FT Athlete: $2,050
  • U14/U16 PT Athlete: $2,000
  • Age Class Prep (U8-U12): $900
  • Future Stars: $600

A La Carte Tuning Services are available to SSCV members for athlete equipment only. Please note turnaround time on all a la carte work is 72 hours minimum, and depending on workload, work completion can take longer (it’s best to plan as far out in advance as possible). SSCV members receive a 20% discount off a la carte services. 
Service Charge
Initial Ski Prep* – includes sidewall preparation, base grind and post-grind base conditioning as needed, edge bevel set, binding mount, ramp angle evaluation and lifter install, and wax $180
Full Tune* (after initial ski prep) – includes base grind, post-grind base conditioning, edge bevel set, wax, scrape and brush $90
Edge and Wax* $30
Race Service* $40
Binding Mount – includes mount, forward pressure set in, din set and binding delta evaluation* $40
Base Grind Only* $60
Base Repair* TBD – based on damage
Delta Evaluation/Lifter Install* $40 plus $12-24 per set lifters

*Please allow minimum of 72 hours for a la carte Tune Shop services to be completed. Some services, such as initial ski prep and base repair typically take longer than 72 hours. If there are questions related to timing to get the job done on time and the current (and upcoming) workload in the Tune Shop, please inquire with us at psuomi@skiclubvail.org.

Technical Services Logistics

  • Equipment can be dropped off or picked up in the in/out racks located at the interior entrance of the Technical Services shop.
  • Completely fill out a service tag for each pair of skis or snowboard requiring service with all information we require to complete the work, even if you think the staff is already aware of your specific needs.
  • Minimum turnaround time on all non-tuning program equipment service is 72 hours.
    • Note: major services like initial ski prep, full tune and base repair may require additional time.
  • The shop does not operate on Sunday for Monday pickup. Please plan equipment needs for any Monday skiing accordingly.
  • All work must be paid in full when equipment is dropped off for service.

Sign Up

How to sign up

  1. Navigate and login to your MySSCV account
  2. Click “Athlete Application”
  3. Add-on options are on page 3, where you can choose technical services

Note: If you are already enrolled in an SSCV program, the application is already pre-filled and you can click through the rest of the application quickly.

Hours and Contact Info

In-Season Hours
(when Chair 6 is running in Vail)

  • The shop is open for athletes and parents Tuesday through Saturday 8 am to 6 pm

Off-Season Hours
(when Chair 6 is not running in Vail)

  • During the off-season, the shop will be open Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm

Equipment Manager: Paul Suomi
Phone: (970) 790-5155
Email: psuomi@skiclubvail.org

Technical Services Calendar

Thank You!

From the entire Technical Services staff, for helping us provide equipment service that exceeds your expectations.