WELCOME
To Crystal Glide’s website where you can find the latest information about our shop.
We are a well-established family run business, located in North Vancouver Canada, where we house the most specialized machines for service and repairs of all types of skis and snowboards
To find out more please have a look around our web site or come into our shop to see the full range of products and services we provide.
SKI & BOARD REPAIR PRICING LIST
+30 years of EXPERIENCE | 3 different pickup and drop off LOCATIONS
SKIS
Major Tune (Full base resurface, sharpen & wax |
$89 | |
Minor Tune (Stone Grind, Sharpen and Wax |
$80 | |
High Performance Tune | ||
with P-TEX | $99 | |
without P-TEX | $80 | |
Sharpen & Wax | (Ski Only) | $60 |
New Ski Prep | $60 | |
Wax | $35 | |
Race Wax (Infrared) | $45 | |
Binding Adjustment | $30 | |
Ski Binding Mounting | $90 | |
Tech Binding Mounting | $99 | |
Express Service | +$25 |
SNOWBOARDS
(Binding must be removed for Service)
Major Tune
(Full base resurface sharpen & wax, |
$99 |
Minor Tune
(Stone grind, sharp & wax |
$80 |
Sharpen & Wax | $50 |
Wax | $30 |
Race Wax (Infrared) | $45 |
SPLIT BOARDS
Major
(Base stone grinding, base repair, sharpen & wax) |
$125 |
Minor
(Base stone grinding , sharpen and wax) |
$110 |
Wax (Infrared) | $40 |
Nordic Ski Tune
Nordic Ski Tune | $79 |
KIDS
Ski and Snowboard Tune
Under 130cm |
$50 |
EXTRAS
Edge Repair/ Replace
As Per Quoted |
Base Patch Laminating
As Per Quoted |
DROP OFF & PICKUP LOCATIONS
3 Convenient Locations to Serve You Better
CRYSTAL GLIDE
North Vancouver BC
V7P 2S2
(604) 987-4025
COMOR NORTH SHORE
1445 Main Street
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 1C9
(604) 929-4327
COMOR KITSILANO
1980 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
V6J 3H2
(604) 736-7547
SKI AND SNOWBOARD SERVICES
We Use THE BEST Machinery Of The Industry
HTT DUAL SYSTEM
The unique Montana HTT-Tuning System polishes the base edge.
[LEARN MORE]
CSB 2000 STONE GRINDER
The MONTANA CRYSTAL CSB2000 for the preparation of skis and…
[LEARN MORE]
MCS 2000 GRINDER
The compact MONTANA MCS functions with the same tech…
[LEARN MORE]
Montana PTEX MASTER
The MONTANA P-TEXMASTER repairs the bases of sk… [LEARN MORE]
MONTANA EXTRUDER
The MONTANA MONTY EXTRUDER is the ideal basic unit for re… [LEARN MORE]
THE SC350 - R40
The SC350 – R40 Acewax hot ski and snowboard waxing machine c…
[LEARN MORE]
SKI & BOARD DIAGNOSIS
With a well-prepared board or skis, you can make better turns, the edges grip more easily and the level of safety is increased.
- Diagnosis: Winter sports equipment with damage and scratches on the base does not glide efficiently. Base damage affects the turning capabilities and the directional stability. Bases which have been ground too roughly or unevenly are slow. An uneven base causes an irregular distribution of pressure and therefore produces poor gliding and turning characteristics.
- Solution: A correctly prepared ski is repaired with P-Tex wire. The finish has to be fiber-free, planar and have a fine structure. The ski should be regularly waxed so that the base is protected against oxidation caused by UV rays. Evenness from edge to edge means perfect gliding and turning.
- Diagnosis: A concave or hollow ski from edge to edge produces an uncontrollable edge grip and glides unevenly. A convex or humped ski base requires an extreme angle for an effective edge grip and is very unstable at higher speeds.
- Solution: Planar ski bases allow controlled turning. An important requirement for a good ski is a minimally hanging edge (angle: about 0.5°) or, even better, the MONTANA Radial Tuning (angle: 0.5° under the bindings and approx. 0.7° at tip and tail). This makes turning easy while still allowing fast edge control.
- Diagnosis: Different edge angles, rust, bumps and wear prevent controlled edge usage.
- Solution: The geometry of the edges has to be tuned in accordance with the snow conditions and the skier’s technique. Edge usage is easier with an edge angle of less than 90°. This preparation is highly recommended for racing purposes, aggressive skiing, carving skis, and hard pistes.