Ski Servicing
Our Core Offerings
Recreational Cold Glide Wax
Glide zone clean
2 layers Star Next puck (roto-fleece application)
$25 + GST
Recreational Hot Glide Wax
Glide zone clean
Iron-in Swix PS6 (Unless otherwise specified)
$30 + GST
Training Glide Wax Application
Glide zone clean
Iron-in Swix HS Series wax of the day (Unless otherwise specified)
$45 + GST
Racing Glide Wax Application
Glide zone & grip zone clean
Base wax application (Swix PS6, Star Durable Liquid etc.)
Apply race wax of the day (Star powder, Swix TSB, Swix powder, etc.)
Apply top-coat (Liquid or puck)
$75 + GST
Hot Box, Stone Grind & Base Repair
Stone Grind: $100 + GST
Hot Box: $50 + GST
Stone Grind + Hot Box: $125 + GST
Stone Grind + Base Repair: $125 + GST
Ski Testing
Measure and mark wax pocket on classic skis
Measure Classic and Skate ski stiffness
$20 + GST
Pricing
Rentals
Our Ski Shop is here to help you with all your ski related needs! We offers repairs for most issues with skis, bindings, and poles. We are even equipped to repair major gouges in your ski base. Our shop offers reasonably priced services and expert advice for every situation; helping you to back on the trail whenever a problem arises.
Give us a call at (403-678-6764) to ask for more information.
Waxing
Your chosen glide wax is melted onto the glide zones of the ski base using our infrared waxer. Once cooled, the wax is acrylic-scraped and brushed to an expert standard. The hardness of the wax we use will be based on the conditions at the time of the service, unless requested otherwise.
We offer three different types of glide waxing service (“hot waxing”):
- Recreational Glide Wax ($25.00 per pair) - Prepared using the highest quality recreational waxes
- Training Glide Wax ($35.00 per pair) – We will prepare your skis for optimal training performance.
- Race Glide Wax ($55.00 per pair) – We will prepare your skis for optimal race performance.
Book early! We can only do a few pairs for a given race due to time & space limitations.
Stone Grinding
$70.00 per pair. Grind only. Stone grind and hot box $90.00 per pair.
Since 1995 Trail Sports has worked closely with the National cross country skiing and biathlon teams to determine the best grinds for various conditions. These grinds are offered to the general public.
Stone grinding (with proper subsequent treatment) will assure optimal glide for your skis:
- The skis will become absolutely FLAT, both longitudinally and cross-wise.
- The newly exposed fresh base assures better wax absorption.
- The ski base will have a uniform structure (pattern) geared to snow conditions by your choice of grind.
Trail Sports offers the following grinds:
- Very Coarse – for wet snow conditions
- Coarse – for above zero snow conditions
- Medium – for zero and near zero snow
- Fine – for the widest range of conditions
- Very Fine – for cold fine snow
Our service includes Roto-brushing (to remove micro-hairs) and application of the first coat of soft glide wax, which is left without scraping to protect the base.
Deep scratches or gouges can be also be removed from the base at the expense of excess base removal. If you have any questions please come into the shop or give us a call!
Hot Boxing
Hot boxing allows skis to absorb a greater amount of wax than standard ironing methods by holding the skis at computer controlled temperatures for a period of time. Hot boxing for a few hours is the equivalent of 8 coats of wax applied with an iron.
As stone grinding leaves skis with no wax in the base, all ground skis can benefit from this process.
Hot Box ($50.00) – One layer of soft, penetrating, hot box specific wax, scraped and brushed plus one layer of blue wax to cap the wax, scraped and brushed.
Waxing Technique Videos
Glide Waxing
Liquid Glide Waxing
Grip Waxing
Cleaning Grip Wax
Caring for Skin Skis
Applying Klister
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer cross-country ski servicing?
Yes. Trail Sports offers dedicated cross-country ski servicing.
What ski service options do you provide?
Trail Sports offers a wide range of ski services including storage wax, recreational glide wax hot application, klister grip wax application, ski binding transfer, ski skin swap, training glide hot wax application, pine tar application, hot box treatment, race glide hot wax application, stone grinding, and stone grind plus hot box.
Do you offer stone grinding?
Yes. Trail Sports offers stone grinding for cross-country skis, and also offers a stone grind plus hot box option. The site notes that Trail Sports has worked closely with national cross-country skiing and biathlon teams on grind development since 1995.
What is hot boxing?
Hot boxing is a wax treatment process that allows skis to absorb more wax than standard ironing methods. Trail Sports explains that a few hours in the hot box is roughly equivalent to eight coats of wax applied with an iron. Their hot box runs every Wednesday, with skis typically ready for pickup by Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Can damaged ski bases be repaired?
Yes. Trail Sports notes that deep scratches, gouges, and core shots can be repaired, with P-Tex repairs available for an additional fee.