WELCOME TO BLUE HILLS ski area TUNE SHOP
Located in the Blue Hills Ski Area, our tune shop has years of experience tuning, waxing, and repairing skis and snowboards. From basic tune-up and waxing services, to delicate race tunes and complicated repairs, we are committed to providing excellent services to our customers. Our mission is not only to provide the most satisfying and quickest services we can, but more importantly, the safest skiing and snowboarding experiences by making sure that your equipment is well prepared and tuned throughout the season.
Services
We encourage all the skiers and snowboarders to service their equipment prior to the winter seasons. Servicing the equipment greatly improves the performance in riding, extends the life of the gears, but most of all, ensures the safety of skiers and snowboarders.
At Blue Hills Tune Shop, we offer various services that relate to the equipment tuning, waxing, binding works, and repairs.
Standard Tune-up (Full Machine Tune)
Minor Base Repair (P-tex)
Base Grind
Side Edge Tune
Machine Wax
Full Hand Tune/ Race Tune (Skis only)
Minor Base Repair (P-tex)
Base Grind (Machine)
Base Bevel (customized angle)
Side Edge Tune (customized angle)
Hand Wax
Major Base/Edge Repair
Metal Grip, Epoxy, P-tex, and precision tools
Waxing
Machine Wax
Hand Wax
Binding Works
Adjustment & Test
Binding Mount (System Bindings only)
Please note that during the busy season, the availability of Hand Tune and Hand Wax services are subject to the tune shop’s weekly schedules.
Hours of Operation
During October and November of 2020, we are open 3 days a week (except holidays). Upon the opening of Blue Hills Ski Area in December, we will be operating normally, 7 days a week from the first chairlift to the last.
The hours of operation (October – November 2020)
Monday 3PM – 8PM
Wednesday 3PM – 8PM
Friday 3PM – 8PM
Due to COVID-19 protocols and to promote social distancing, during the upcoming 2020/21 winter season, we will be taking ski/snowboard services via online request form. To request services, please click the link below:
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If you wish to speak to a technician regarding tuning, repairs, etc., the consultation time is 5:30PM -7:30PM on Mon, Wed and Fri. Please contact Tai Y. Lim, Tune Shop Manager at tuneshop@bluehillsboston.com or (617) 233-9702 for a free consultation.
Pricing
Standard Tune-up (Full Machine Tune)
Skis: $40 | Snowboard: $45 | Junior: $30 |Race Team: $30
Snowboard customers need to remove the bindings prior to the service, if NOT, $10 surcharge will be added
Full Hand Tune (Race Tune)
Skis: $80 | Race Team:$60
Availability of Full Hand Tune service is subject to the Tune Shop schedule
Major Base/ Edge Repair
Metal Grip/Epoxy/P-tex/etc. $10/inch
Waxing
Machine Wax: Skis: $10 | Snowboard: $10 | Junior: $5 |Race Team: $5
Hand Wax: Skis: $30 | Race Team: $20
Availability of Hand Wax Service is subject to the Tune Shop schedule
Binding Works
Adjustment/Test: All Skis: $30| Race Team: $5
Binding Mount: All Skis: $40 | Race Team: $20
Binding Mount Service includes adjustment/test and is limited to indemnified system bindings
Tune & Binding Package
Full Machine Tune & Binding Mount & Adjustment/Test
Skis: $60 | Snowboard: N/A | Junior: $40 | Race Team: $40
Binding Mount Service is limited to indemnified system bindings
Please note that we are only able to mount/adjust the system bindings that are indemnified by the manufacturers. If you are not sure, please contact Tai Y. Lim, Tune Shop Manager at tuneshop@bluehillsboston.com or (617) 233-9702 for a free consultation.