Needed a part that I lost for my snowboard bonding. Went to many shops and this was the only shop that were experts with snowboards and had the is I need. Quick and friendly service. Got a sticker souvenir to support the business! read more

Stopped in to see if Buzz's could help me with my binding, screw fell out of the toe strap. I walked in and was greeted by staff immediately and asked how they could help. Showed them my issue and they immediately went out of their way to find what I needed and modified the strap to get me back on the hill. I walked through the shop to look around and they have a good selection on boards, skis, and accessories and at great prices. If you are in the vail area I highly recommend stopping in and supporting a local ski/board shop. Thank you Buzz and staff for the help. read more

They fixed my boot in under 10 minutes, a boa had broken off and he took the whole thing apart and put a new one on in record time Great place for repairs read more

I used Buzz's on my last day, did most of my board lessons out of Lionshead so they weren't convenient for that. But they are right by Gondola 1 for Vail Village. Which is very easy to get to for the lift. Very personal experience, the equipment they give you for rentals is better than what you will get at most rental spots that want to get you in and out of the store for the volume of sales. Plus they actually check the fits and angles of the board with you on it before you leave. Free storage, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff with prices that are very competitive if not better with their discounts to everyone else so it is definitely worth visiting their shop. read more

It's rare to find the owner helping. Buzz was helpful and Doug helped us to the mountain. Skis were the best price in Vail. read more

Buzz's Boards - It's rare to find the owner helping. Buzz is the best and Doug helped us out. Skis were perfect and it's the best price in Vail. - Sports Wear Near Me - Vail, Colorado

I never write reviews...too lazy. But the excellent, informative & super friendly service I received on my recent ski vacation compelled me to do my first review. They helped me with directions, the stored my stuff, the rented my buddy Dan skis, and I purchased skis, binding, poles and a high quality travel bag and got a very good deal. Again, super friendly, informative and helpful. We were in the store several times during our vacation (picking up and returning skis daily, etc.) and I saw how Buzz and his staff helped all people immediately. So glad I got to meet Buzz and his friendly staff. Keep up the great work and I wish you 41 more years of success! John D. Jacksonville, FL read more

These guys are just great. Friendly and helpful. Buzz is usually around and a great person to chat with regarding all things Mountain. read more

No better place and all of Vail to get your ski stuff and snowboard equipment then buzz's. If you want to be treated by a local celebrity and feel like family see Buzz. He has giving advice to my 4 sons for a decade. Both about snow life drugs and happiness, Buzz is a true sage. It's some the best wisdom they've ever received in life. read more

We've been renting our gear from here for a few years now. Great service! The staff is always friendly and super helpful. They have the best gear in vail. read more

We rented skis for 3 people for 3 days. The skis were great and service was good. It is very reasonable priced. I would highly recommend

Can't speak for snowboard service, but don't bother w this place if your looking for a ski mount, didn't adjust toe height, forward pressure was way off, no apology, just a bad attitude. Total joke. read more

My board was gashed up like crazy from hidden rocks from what I thought was a pow field. I've taken too 2 different shops and none were very hopeful with regards to restoring it back to its original condition. One tried and did a fair job but still had 75% of the gashes. Read the reviews on Buzz's so I figured I'd give them a try. I couldn't believe it when I got it back! It was like new. They did an amazing job. read more

Buzz's Boards - Repaired board - Sports Wear Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Buzz is so knowledgeable! And his staff is so friendly and really know their stuff since they ski themselves almost every day! I love talking with Jack!! So knowledgable and a great skier too! Get your boards and skis here!!!! read more

Great shop recommended to me by some buddies from Minneapolis - Buzz's hometown. Located right in Vail Village with a great selection of gear for purchase or rental. I've purchased a board and boots here and always appreciate their recommendations (shoutout Brandon for the 32 TM-Two rec... riding them now and love em). This is also my repair shop when I'm in Vail - fair pricing, quick turnaround, and quality work patching up my base after I go hunting for pow and find sticks and stones instead. The guys that work here are knowledgeable and honest, and the gear is plentiful and fairly priced. What more could you ask for? read more

Stop looking, go here...amazing service and selection, price is right - incredible staff...and Buzz? Top Notch!! Great job guys - keep it up - you're making Vail look really good!!! read more

The best. I've been skiing at vail for about 20 years, but I didn't learn about Buzz's until I ripped out an edge on one of my skis a couple months ago. Right after it happened I rode up the lift with a ski instructor who has taught in vail since the 80s. I asked him where I should go to get it repaired. He said "if anyone can fix that, it's Buzz's." That's exactly what they did. They're next to one of the largest and most expensive resorts in the world but you feel like you're at the ski shop adjacent to your local ski hill. They have reasonable prices, knowledgable staff, and best of all, everyone who works here is super nice. I found my ski shop. read more

Everyone goes to Christy sports rental and I almost paid easily over $50 Buzz's Boards very simple: - CHEAPEST - 30% off with Yelp Check in - Snowboard rental (boots + board) $27 - Demo Snowboard rental (boots + board) $37 I believe - helmet $10 This place is definitely the cheapest and that people know that. read more

Buzz is the freaking man. I was looking to buy a new board and they didn't have one available to demo. Buzz was nice enough to take a brand new one off the shelf and let me go demo it for the weekend (btw it was a lib tech too). Obviously I ended up buying the thing cuz it was crushing the powder we got lucky with that weekend haha. The store itself has plenty of gear you are looking for and the staff will take care of you. Honestly it's one of, if not, the only board shop in vail that reminds me of a real mountain board shop. Awesome people and a memorable purchase. read more

awful service. awful people. awful way to treat costumers. scammers. they "fixed" something on my bike, which broke within 20 of use and refused to take responsibility. told me it was my fault and offered to "fix" it again. read more

The staff is friendly, and will answer every question you have, sadly I could not get a board but still the experience I had in this shop was incredible, if you just want to look at the coolest roof in Colorado give them a visit, the owners collection of boards is genuinely impressive and super rare, I was nerding out just looking at the signatures on some of them, if you are in vail and need a rental or just general tuning of your gear these are the guys, every local recommended them and I know why now read more

I was on the mountain with my old snowboard (7+ years old) and a toe strap fell off and they took the time to fix it so I could ride for the rest of the week - awesome customer service and knowledge! read more

Buzz boards is the place to go to rent your gear for the slopes. Staff provided excellent service - very helpful and friendly. They have the best prices in town - demo ski package (boots plus skis) with a helmet cost around $50 plus. The shop is a short walk to the gondola. The let us leave our gear while we parked our car and picked them up on our way to the slopes. They also rent snow mobiles which I will def try one day. Buzz is the place to go for your gear needs in Vail! read more

Don't go anywhere else. These guys are awesome. Knowledgeable and helpful. Hooked me up when my board bindings broke. Super convenient and close to the gondola. read more

Top notch service! All the employees and Buzz were very friendly and helpful. Great price for ski rentals in Vail compared to other shops. If you're looking to rent quality boards or skis, this is the place to go! I had 2 others in my party get board service as well and was very happy with it. Definitely coming back to Buzz's to rent skis for my next trip. read more

After a tragic experience at Vail Sports down the road (no wax, no edge, no clue -- I cancelled my order and stomped out) a local told me to check out Buzz and it was AWESOME! Everyone behind the counter was a seasoned rider with tons of advice and good humor. The board they picked had a better wax than the pope's candles, perfect for the day's conditions, and the bindings were a new set of cartels. Vail can be a catwalk/traverse nightmare on a board so a slick bottom and sharp edges are mandatory. I was amazed that with ten times better equipment it also was half the cost of the other stores. Best rental experience I've had, ever. I doubt you can go wrong here. I'm coming back for sure! read more

Came in for the weekend and were recommended to go to Buzz's. Buzz and his staff were a great highlight of the trip, knowledgeable and easy to talk to about even basic questions. Also they have a great selection of gear to keep yourself comfortable on the slopes. Thanks again guys and we will see you next season! read more

The staff is top notch! They helped me find my perfect board, fixed my boots when the BOA broke, and have the best prices around. It is worth it to pass this other shops in town to stop here. read more

We rented two bikes for three hours last week, and the staff is incredibly accommodating and fair with their prices. I had an amazing time riding around town on the cruisers, can't wait to come back! read more

Buzz's Boards was a cool place to stop by. I only was able to stop by the in the rental area, so that is all I will be talking about. As soon as I walked in, even though it was busy, I was still acknowledged and told I would be helped as soon as they could. As I patiently waited, I noticed that they did have a lot of rentals in stock. It did feel a little cramped, so if there was a big group in there, it would feel a little too tight. But I'm sure there would be enough equipment for everybody. They had a very well mannered dog in there. Would come and sniff around at you, but never barked or jumped on you. Must be Buzz's best bud! The people helped me greatly to get a bolt for my snowboard, and charged me a reasonable price. Not too bad at all to stop by this place. read more

Ended up buying a board from them and they credited me the rental fees. Great Success!!! read more

I've been coming here for years and (cute dogs in the shop aside which would alone make them my favorite ;) they're the best in the business with the most knowledgeable and friendly staff. Do yourself a favor and get your gear and boards serviced here! read more

On vacation and had called ahead and asked if they had something we needed for our boards - they said "yes we do. Come on in" - drove all the way out and guess what. No dice. Why say yes? One guy was atleast looking to see if they had it- the other didn't even bother getting up. read more

If I could give Buzz's 10 stars I would. His staff is knowledgeable, they care about you, they are a local shop for locals, by locals. If you are an out of towner well, youve made a new lifelong friend. I've known Buzz for years. He was my first ski coach, such a great guy.... Great equipment at great prices. Oh, and if you need a world class tune this is the place. read more

Buzz's Boards - Buzz and his son Hunter - Sports Wear Near Me - Vail, Colorado

So glad I found Buzz's on my last trip to Vail. First I went to Christies like everyone else who doesn't know any better, and the kid at the shop literally knew nothing about snowboarding and only had three crappy decks for me to pick from in my general size - all were banged up lifeless wet noodles and the bindings looked like they were from the 80's. I didn't even bother riding the deck they gave me and went right into Buzz's before the lifts were about to open on my first day. At Buzz's I was immediately helped by someone knowledgeable about snowboarding and snowboarding gear. They have a great selection of high quality demo decks and you can even reserve a specific deck ahead of time if you know what you want to ride. My first day I rode a never summer ripsaw which was fun but I wanted something different. The next morning I went in and explained what I liked/didn't like about the Ripsaw and they put me on a LibTech ejack knife which was an awesome ride - changing the deck took ten minutes and I was ready to roll - so easy. Buzz's is right in the middle of the village and a few minutes walk from Gondola One, but it feels like a local board/ski shop. They have better gear than the bigger shops everyone rents from but at a better price with more personalized service. They also have a ton of great gear for sale as well. Thanks guys I'll see you next time! read more

Dangerous place to rent skis for kids. March 2019. We rented skis and boots for our 3 year old for ski school. While skiing, the bindings kept pre-releasing. The Vail ski instructor pointed out that the minimum boot size for that binding was 218mm and that she was in a 211mm boot. After a wasted half day of skiing, the ski school put her in a different ski, no more problem. Furthermore, our daughter complained that the boots were too tight. The instructor recommended changing the set up. We went back to Buzz's to change the skis and boots, and Buzz, the owner, refused to resolve the problem. He insisted that the set-up was correct, regardless that Vail Ski School had said the equipment needed to be changed and regardless that the boots were specifically out of range of the bindings. Buzz implicated Vail ski school, suggesting that there must have been snow between the boot and binding and that the ski instructor was "stupid" and an "idiot." Without any effort he dismissed us, refused to work with us, and told us to go elsewhere. It should be also told that in 2015, we rented skis for our 4 year old son at Buzz's Boards. On the second day of ski school, level 3+, he falls and breaks his leg--the ski didn't release. We told Buzz about this incident during the discussion above. Buzz's comment: "Everyone has a chance at breaking a leg, it says it on the ski pass." That may be true, but the boot/binding problem above makes this 2015 incident more pertinent. Lesson learned: You get what you pay for at Buzz's Boards. Trying to save money can be expensive. read more

Such a great place to rent a board! This was my 1st time to Vail and everyone at Buzz's, including Buzz, were so knowledgeable, helpful and kind. I looked forward to going there every morning to pick up my gear. I ended up buying a board from Buzz's since they applied part of the rental to the priceo f the board. Plus they shipped it to my house. I would highly recommend giving them a try. You won't regret it! read more

Awesome awesome awesome!!! My boyfriend and I were on our way home from Glenwood springs and stopped by Vail just to check it out. Absolutely no intention of purchasing anything but when I walked into Buzz's, the staff was very friendly and knowledgable! I am brand new to snowboarding so I had many questions pertaining to exactly what I needed to purchase. They hooked me up with boots, bindings and a great board! I am very satisfied and I highly recommend this great establishment. :) read more

Felt comfortable here the moment we walked in. The staff was knowledgeable and efficient. The prices were more than reasonable. Would definitely return. read more

Great shop. These guys saved my trip! Some how lost a random piece of my GNU bindings. These guys got me back on the slopes in no time.

Great local and family owned rental shop. They really take care of all your needs! Hunter really helped us out!! If your looking for a rental this is your place in n out for 40$ read more