Storage After Completion Policy
Due to limited space and our high service volume, customers will be charged a storage fee of $5/day for serviced items being left after 3 days.
Vail Colorado's World Famous Ski & Snowboard Tunes
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Where quality matters most.
At Buzz’s Boards in Vail, Colorado, our tuning services set the gold standard for precision, performance, and care. With decades of experience and a passion for perfection, our expert technicians have provided World Cup–level tunes for Olympians and World Pro Freeride Tour athletes, earning a reputation for craftsmanship trusted at the highest levels of the sport. From hand-finished race tunes to custom edge bevels and flawless wax applications, every ski and snowboard that passes through our workshop receives the same attention to detail as the pros demand.
We also specialize in major ski and snowboard repairs, including broken edges, core shots, base restoration, and precision epoxy work, bringing even heavily damaged gear back to peak performance with the same expert care that defines every tune at Buzz’s Boards.
Whether you’re chasing podiums or powder days, you can count on Buzz’s Boards to deliver a tune that maximizes speed, edge control, and glide—so you perform your best on every run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ski & Snowboard Tuning
How often should I have my equipment tuned?
How often should I have my equipment tuned?
Taking care of your skis or snowboard is crucial. We recommend you visually inspect your equipment before and after each day on the mountain. Your base should look glossy and hydrated; any white streaking or general dryness indicates the need for a wax. Edges should be smooth tip to tail, without any burs or rust that would catch your fingernail. Base damage, cuts/scrapes/imperfections as well as any splitting/cracking along edges or topsheeets require immediate attention.
Harder snow dictates more frequent edging and waxing, softer snow allows longer time between services. Regularly servicing your equipment not only will increase the lifespan, but it greatly improves your riding experience as well.
What is the turn-around time on tuning services?
What is the turn-around time on tuning services?
At Buzz's Boards, we pride ourselves in quick service. Your equipment will always be ready the following morning by opening time. We do offer "to-go" services if you are in a pinch and need help day-of. Keep in mind, heavy duty repairs and epoxy work require leaving equipment for a couple days to allow for proper curing time.
New Prep & Mounting
Does new equipment come tuned from the factory?
Does new equipment come tuned from the factory?
The short answer: no. Skis and boards will come with a "factory bevel" -extremely sharp from tip to tail, and will have a "factory wax" on the base. You absolutely need to have a "New Prep" tune completed on your equipment prior to first use. This entails setting the initial edge bevels and waxing with full-quality wax. Without a "New Prep" service on your equipment, you may find your skis/board to be extremely catchy on the edges and sticky/slow on the base.
How does your ski mounting process work?
How does your ski mounting process work?
For ski mounting, we ask you please bring 1 of your ski boots, along with your skis and bindings, to leave with our technicians overnight. For more complicated mounts, AT/Tele/Skin Cutting etc. we ask you please bring all necessary components, and to allow our technicians a slightly longer window of completion than a normal mount. Otherwise, the normal completion time for a mount is overnight.