Great shop with an amazing selection of very cool stuff. Brought my bike here for some work and the service was excellent. Will definitely be back. Not to mention it's a very cool little suburban downtown which makes the stop worth it if you are driving a bit further. read more

Staff here is very helpful. Came in to get fit for skis before an upcoming trip. Excellent service and excellent skis. I am planning on coming back this summer and getting a new bike. Will be recommending to friends who need ge read more

I love this place! Brought in my bike for some tuneup service. Great pricing, elite service, and an extremely pleasant atmosphere. They got my bike done within 24 hours. Also gave me an extra valve cap as well when I needed one. I walked around the store and got a great ski jacket as well. I will go back for my ski needs this year. Would highly recommend to anyone for ski season or if they are in need of bike service. read more

Great place for ski gear repair and new equipment , extremely helpful people! Will definitely be back

Great family owned establishment... Came here to purchase an updated set of Skis and Bindings. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. While getting my boots custom molded, I was helped with a new ski fit. Definitely will be back for my winter needs and future service. read more

Overpriced and arrogant. Bike tune-up cost $125. They left grease on the bike and returned the bike without a cap for one of the tires. The goofball college kid said they didn't have any extra caps which cost about 3 cents. Stay away. read more

Best experience at a sporting goods store hands down. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that were able to guide and educate me as a first time ski boot buyer. Totally will go back for all my snow sport needs and when I am ready to purchase/splurge on my own skis. read more

I bought a pair of Nordica ski boots in the Fall of 2022. The boot fitter was less friendly and more incompetent. Boots are way oversized. KK will not return my communication to them. My opinion from my experience is find another place to buy your ski equipment read more

I had the BEST experience at King Keyser! I learned from last year that rental lines at ski resorts can sometimes leave you waiting for 3 hours (not an experience I want to have again). So this year, I went to King Keyser to rent equipment for my family. What an incredible experience. Jim and his team took great care of us, making sure we had exactly what we needed! We also left with some incredible new winter boots and new snowpants, their inventory was great! When we got to the ski resort, we got our passes and were on our way at the slopes! No more stress and frustration in the rental line! King Keyser is the best!!! read more

Not only one of the few shops left waxing nordic skis, they actually know how to properly wax nordic skis. I travel over an hour, one way, from the NW burbs to have my skis waxed here. Highly recommend! read more

King Keyser is an amazing business. Their whole team is very adaptive to their customers needs, and are very helpful. The store has all outdoor goods you could need, and has it in a very organized fashion. Everyone was able to help with my needs, with their amazing service! Although it is a little pricey, I find it to be fair for the service and quality. I would highly recommend if you need outdoor equipment! read more

This is a great place for Ski/Snowboard equipment. They have upper end inventory. Go here to be correctly fitted for your skis/snowboard/boots. They are not cheap, but they are much cheaper than buying on-line and having to buy something again because your on-line purchase does not fit or is the incorrect type of equipment. Unlike the overtly racist review by Bradley from Westmont, I have found the staff to be eager to help and eager to make sure that you have the correct type and fit for your purchase. They are very helpful and patient. This is the only place I buy Ski stuff in Chicagoland-very trusted and high quality. Worth the trip! read more

The few products listed on their website didn't match their inventory, but the low rating is for how rude one of their staff was. He acted like he was too good to look at you/respond, much less attempt to help. read more

King-Keyser offers bike services, including tune-ups and assembly. I bought a new bike online, and while I assembled most of it, there were a few parts for which I didn't have the right tools. I took it to King-Keyser. Not only did they put together the parts I could not, they inspected the entire thing, re-did a few parts I'd not done correctly, and the bike is perfect. They did all of this in an incredibly short time, and the cost was reasonable for all the work. I'm a fan! read more

great selection... I'm ready for snowboarding season at last!!! but Damn I hate the cold otherwise. This is the first year I have a complete ensemble and won't have to resort to renting anything. For all of you who are looking for a bargin, buy after the season like I did, I saved a bunch on the advice of the sales guys at KK's. They said if I don't HAVE TO HAVE IT, wait to get it. I know it's hard to imagine me waiting to buy anything but I did. I dealt with rented boots for one last season and now have the best boots made last year for a fraction of the cost. Don't get me wrong, I've over spent here too.... I'm not perfect. However, i feel a lot better about the jackets I've bought at a premium when I saved so much on the boots, that's all. read more

King Keyser - Ski & Snowboard Shops Near Me - Hinsdale, Illinois

I absolutely love King Keyser. It is an experience in and of itself being surrounded by the friendliest staff, knowledgeable sports men and the latest sports technology / equipment. As I've come to realize, having the right equipment is crucial for a good experience, and KK is especially convenient for renting / purchasing ski gear so you don't have to waste anytime on the slopes. I'm so happy they've been able to service my bike needs too this summer! Overall, always a very positive experience here!! read more

A MUST VISIT! They have the cutest gear and the best ski and bike repair! I took my bike here and the staff was so welcoming and helpful! They are efficient and know their stuff. The turn around time was very reasonable! Check them out!! read more

I bought a pair of skis from King Keyser last fall and could not be any happier with my purchase. The staff asked knowledgeable questions and then presented a couple of options. I went with their top recommendation and came back from CO a few weeks ago and really impressed. They nailed it, at least for me. Will definitely go back there for future ski equipment needs and would recommend to anyone. read more

Not a fan. Man was really rude to me and my family. Treated me like I was the stupid person. He was very aggressive. I couldn't stand that average white guy. He has big feet. I've had enough. read more

My parents had been shopping here for years and introduced me to it when I was young. It is the picture perfect small business with the knowledge and skills to help any customer. read more

Great experience. You can tell they really care about the customers. Also needed to get some ski tune ups which were completed in a fast and effective manner. Highly recommend and will be going back next winter season. read more

Great local shop. Glad I found it. Needed a bike pump in a pinch. Extremely friendly. Will def come back.

High end outdoor gear, mostly on the very expensive end. If you're going skiing though, do it. My son needed just the ski pants and they had a great selection of brands that would certainly last. He has an Obermeyer coat and the store had pants in Obermeyer and other brands that were a good color match. I also needed gloves for myself, and got a fine pair of Kombi for ~$60. The more dexterous model would have been a lot more money ($90). Nice people - great advice. read more

Regarding BICYCLE REPAIR, they've had several years to master procedures after the local store (Hartley's) closed. Fail. They're really not proficient with bike terminology. The store layout doesn't enable you to talk to the actual bike tech(s) for long, if they're there at all. I had a derailleur adjustment where they failed to index the lowest chainring. Brought the bike back in, explained what needed to be done. Picked it up over a week later, can't really test that sort of work in the store, peddling home discovered either no work had been done or they attempted and failed. My guess is the clerk who received the bike didn't write the "ticket" correctly. But who knows and who needs the grief? Overall, they're close by and for simple repairs or assembly, use King-Keyser. For anything more complex, go to Downer's Grove (which is more of a bicycling community). read more

Awesome ski and snowboard shop!! Love them!! Owners are super helpful with fitting boots and helping select the best skis.

King Keyser is a small family owned business that always makes you feel at home. They treat their customers with respect and are always timely with their help. I have purchased many products here such as winter accessories, ski apparel, swimsuits, backpacks, and more. I have been extremely happy with everything I have purchased. They are conscious with current CDC recommendations and all employees wear masks which makes me feel safe. The customer is definitely their number one priority and it shows. Will definitely continue giving this business my support and recommending to friends/family! read more

I try to stop in at least once a year to check on new selections and gear. Great overall selections on (Male & Female) boards, bindings, boots, jackets etc A more personal experience than your typical Dick sport goods or other smaller area shops. Rick is a great resource with any questions on gear or equipment. He takes pride in his work and went out of his way to do further research on a product and got back to me in a timely manner with answers. A+ read more

Service here is amazing! All the staff are very knowledgable, friendly, and eager to help. Selection is great -I love the options for women! read more

What a great shop.. Many many years ago, my parents would buy all of my ski gear at King Keyser. I'm 52 now, and just took up skiing again after a 30 years. After 3 trips out to Colorado and renting my gear, I thought it would be best to finally get a pair of my own boots. I decided to drive by the location of King Keyser, and was very surprised to see that they were still there with the trademark yellow awning. I knew exactly what I wanted, and Jim was there to properly fit me, and answer all of my questions. Not only that, but their prices were fantastic. I highly recommend stopping and shopping at King Keyser. read more

I hate to do this but this place has changed big time. I remember going here as a little girl and seeing the ski selection as being endless.. Now - overpriced clothing galore. Which is sad because that means one of two things: either people can't afford to ski or board anymore or the owner doesn't worry about inventory. Which I'm sure by the looks of it and location of this place people in that area think it's cute to own ski wear for the heck of it..... I'm sorry but $160 for a ski beenie is quite ridiculous and a jacket at $200 I can purchase on moosejaw or online cheaper won't cut it for me. The other down side is the sizes ... They don't carry much in the lines of sizing or brands- when I asked about a huge goggle brand (We are talking Olympians wear this and promote it) the woman looked at me dumb founded. Ummmm last time I checked this is a shop that that carries bulk apparel/accessories, right?- you are telling me there's no awareness on brands? Oakley, anon and smith are great but there are a couple other big ones out there that would fly off the shelves too. Also, an excuse that the season has ended (never even started here in Illinois yet) or that you don't carry a brand of something or even offer to order it pre-paid and then try the switch and bait sales tactics on another product doesn't work for the knowledgable ski/snowboard people. But all and all I guess this store works for the rich and famous wannabes... Obviously, the people with money have no clue what they are buying into - my 3 stars go to workers who didn't try to up sell me on junk I didn't need ! read more

Jim & Co. know their stuff! Would not buy a piece of equipment from anyone else! Been going there for 25 years. Nuff said.

I was referred here by REI since they did not have what I was looking for. I must say that Jim is a great guy. He helped me select cross country skis and bindings and boots to meet my needs. Additionally, he advised me on skis for my wife and kids, even though they were not purchased at his store. All around great experience with a very friendly and knowledgable group of people. read more

Not many small town sporting goods stores left, but you'll find King Keyser in downtown Hinsdale. Merchandise brands start at Patagonia and North Face and go upscale from there. Remember, this is Hinsdale and there is a market for the high end. Selection is going to be limited compared to the box stores but you have the convenience and fantastic service. Also they carry brands that you won't find at Dick's. King Keyser also has a great boot rental program for the season that is ideal for kids who need a different size every year. read more

Very pricey, and has limited selection of sports gear. However, the products that are carried at this business are all great quality and has nice clothing choices even though it is limited. However the staff seem to be very knowledgable with the items stocked and occasionally you can find a sale on a great item! read more

Have been here multiple times (due to convenient location) with each time being more disappointing. I have decided to not go back and definitely not recommend to family or friends. Unfortunately I have learned that the younger staff tend to be indifferent to customer satisfaction and have a very uncomfortable arrogance about them. One older gentlemen who works there, however, is pleasant and normal. I now prefer to drive farther to other ski shops for a better customer service experience. This is one place where higher prices do not equal higher quality. read more

great ski shop in the suburbs. customer service is good and they are very nice, though they could be more attentive and have a bigger selection (the place is not large). but a good option in the 'burbs. read more

Love this little shop! The staff is super knowledgeable (especially with boot fitting - these guys know their stuff!). They carry lots of the apparel brands that I can't resist - Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Prana, Carve Designs - love love love. Anytime I need to update my ski equipment, this is where I head. Its worth the trip from the city! (They do also carry stuff for snowboarding and cross country skiing, and I think tennis -I don't do those sports, but I would assume they are just as helpful and knowledgeable!). read more

We use King Keyser primarily for its services. I've rented ski equipment from them for my self and my 10 year old son. This has been for weekends as well as season rentals. Prices are very reasonable and they ensure a good fit for the boots. They also have a boot club for kids that we utilize. Don't have to buy boots every year for a growing kid! Also very reasonably priced. Overall have always had a good experience with them and I am very glad they are there. read more

I went to KK to buy some new snowboarding boots last night. When I walked in I was greeted by a girl who I thought was a customer because she and all the employees were sitting in the boot fitting area. Turns out they were pricing long underwear and far to busy to help me select boots. I selected two pairs and asked them for 10's to try on. They didn't have either in stock so they brought out size 9's. I explained the reason I came was because I have 9.5's that are too small so they offered me 11.5's. Uhhhhh you're just not understanding me. I went over and picked out another pair of that they had in 10's. I told them I would purchase them but wanted to know what the return policy was because I wasn't 100% sold. The associate asked some hipster in the back what the return policy was and he came out with a cup of yogurt in his had to explain: If you wear them you can't return them. If you don't wear them you have 15 days to get a refund... After that you get another 15 days to get store credit otherwise you're out of luck. I probably wont return to KK unless I want to try something on and purchase it online or at another store. Terrible service and too expensive... read more