The Ski Doctor
Ski & snowboard tuning in Idaho Springs
The Ski Doctor's bench at I-70 Exit 241: full tunes, quick tunes, wax, binding mounts and repairs. No appointment needed, open daily 7 AM to 7 PM.
Price list
Same-day service, drop in any day
Tobin runs the bench at Maison de Ski. Bring in skis or a board with dull edges, a dry base or a core shot and he will tell you what it needs — most jobs are done the same day.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Full tuneP-Tex fill, belt sand, edge sharpen, stone grind, hot wax. Core shots extra. | $65 |
| Mid-level tuneBelt sand, edge sharpen, hot wax. | $45 |
| Quick tuneEdge sharpen and hot wax. | $30 |
| Hot iron wax | $15 |
| Quick hot wax | Free |
| Binding mounting24-hour hold required. | $55 |
| Binding remount | $65 |
| Binding adjust & function testManufacturer-required after any adjustment. | $20 |
| Expedited serviceDrop off before 10 AM, guaranteed by 5 PM. Excludes mounts, epoxy and glue work. | $20 |
No appointment necessary. Call the Ski Doctor at 303-567-2044 or drop in for same-day service.
Why it matters
Dull edges make Colorado ice feel worse than it is
A tuned ski turns when you ask it to. A ski that has not been waxed in a month grabs, chatters and makes you work twice as hard for the same turn.
Edge grip
Sharpened edges hold on the morning hardpack that Colorado is known for, so your turns start where you plan them.
Glide
Fresh wax keeps the base from drying out and dragging, which matters most on long flats and catwalks.
Base health
P-Tex and a stone grind clean up scrapes before they turn into core shots that cost more to fix.
Safety
A binding function test after any adjustment is what the manufacturers require, and it is $20 at our bench.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment for ski tuning?
No. Maison de Ski takes walk-ins for tuning and repair seven days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM. Drop off before 10 AM and ask for expedited service if you need the gear back by 5 PM the same day.
What is the difference between a full tune and a quick tune?
A full tune ($65) includes P-Tex fill, belt sanding, edge sharpening, a stone grind and hot wax. A quick tune ($30) sharpens the edges and applies hot wax. The mid-level tune ($45) sits between them with belt sanding, edges and hot wax.
How much does binding mounting cost?
Binding mounting is $55 and requires a 24-hour hold. A remount is $65, and a binding adjustment with a function test is $20 — which manufacturers require after any adjustment.
Can you fix a core shot?
Yes. Core shots are repaired with P-Tex as part of a full tune, and larger repairs are quoted at the bench before any work starts. Damage beyond P-Tex is priced separately.
Do rental skis get tuned?
Every rental ski and snowboard is tuned and inspected before it leaves the shop. If a rental comes back with a burr or a dry base, it goes back to the bench before it goes out again.
Drop it at Exit 241 on the way home
Leave your skis in the morning and pick them up tuned the same afternoon. Expedited service is guaranteed by 5 PM when you drop off before 10 AM.