If you want the best of the best, Panda Sport is the place to shop. I've been going there for a few years now, and every recommendation has been spot on. They treat you like gold and never try to sell you something just to make a sale. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and has been there for years. I recommend calling ahead and making an appointment -- they're that busy! Every time I leave, I feel like part of the family. read more

I took my new skis (didn't purchase from Panda Sports), binding and boots in to have it mounted. The folks at Panda Sports was able to do it quickly and professionally, and at a fair price, even though it was during peak season for skiers. I appreciate their service and will plan to use them in the future any time I need ski equipments. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable, & very helpful getting me set up with ski boots and mounting bindings on skis I brought in. Looking forward to trying them all out on snow! read more

Panda Sport is the best store in the area to get ski/boarding equipment and servicing. The staff is always super friendly and prompt, and they're very knowledgeable about all types of gear. Plus, they usually have great sales going on as a bonus. I make the 30 minute drive every time, super worth it! read more

My sisters house had a leak in the basement, and surprise surprise it leaked on the only spot I had my skis outside the bag. I usually leave them at her place as it's right next to Big Snow. Didn't check on them for a month, come back to notice my skis rusted like it's been left out for 3 winters. Immediately brought them to the shop, told them please please help me. They said they'll get them good as new, I come back and they have them looking like the day I bought them. Thank you!! read more

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Incredibly rude and insulting employees at this business. I'm looking to buy a new pair of ski boots and made the trip to Bay Ridge because I heard good things about this shop. Once I was there an employee explained they charge $100 for a bootfitting unless you commit to buying the boots that day. I decided I wasn't ready to buy on the spot and felt the price for fitting was a bit high, so I thanked him for the information and went to browse some other ski gear at the shop. The employee must have thought I'd left the store already, because a short while later I heard him insulting me to another employee. Saying something along the lines of "This chump just came in expecting a free bootfitting without buying anything! What an idiot!" I stepped out from behind the rack of ski jackets I'd been browsing and made eye contact with him, he glanced back in shock and flashed me a thumbs up and a guilty frozen smile. Needless to say I immediately left and won't be returning. Look, I understand the reasoning behind having the $100 policy (though it would be nice if that info was readily available on their website). I also understand that for retail employees talking trash about customers is a time-honored way for passing time and blowing off steam. All that being said, you should really make sure that your prospective customers are out of earshot before you start loudly insulting them. read more

When searching for 'ski shop NYC' on Google, you'll find several outdoor retail shops, but only one true ski shop: Panda Sports. After making the 65-minute trek to Bay Ridge, I can confidently say that Panda Sports deserves its unique status. The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable about the products they sell and passionate about their work. They maintain the classic family ski shop vibe found in New England ski towns, but with a uniquely Brooklyn personality. I had the pleasure of working with Duke. I brought in a pair of boots for retrofitting that were a full size too small. We had a straightforward conversation about the necessary augmentations for the boots and discussed the cost-to-success ratio. After two days of work, despite the odds not being in my favor, Duke managed to make enough room in my boot for a perfect fit (albeit a little snug, but that's to be expected). During those two days, it became clear to me that for the team at Panda Sports, this kind of work is a craft. This is a refreshing change from typical employees who are just working a job to sell you a product they aren't confident in. For as long as I stay in the city, wherever in the city that may be, when I need ski equipment, I will make that trek again. (My suggestion to any new patrons coming in, be honest with yourself and with them about your abilities and your knowledge. If you put your trust in them they will be very helpful) read more

I needed new ski boots and was a bit hesitant to trust a shop in the city, but Panda was incredible. I went around 1pm on a Friday in mid-January and was helped almost immediately. I was fitted by Duke and had a really wonderful time chatting with him as he took various measurements of my feet, ankles, and calves; talked me through two different boot options and why he chose them for me; and fit the boots to me, which included heat molding them. I skied in them this past weekend and they felt better than any boots I've ever worn. I'm so grateful to Duke and would absolutely recommend him again and again. Just know that you might be there for a couple of hours, since they take such meticulous care to find the right fit. And be sure to bring knee-high socks for yourself! Hands down the best boot-fitting experience I've ever had. 10/10 read more

Panda Sport is the BEST! Great local family shop. I came here to purchase ski boots and rent skis for the winter. My partner and I have both been coming here for multiple seasons and are always super pleased with the care and customer service we get. Duke gave me the most thoughtful recommendation for ski boots and ski rentals. With my old boots, I had been having issues with bruising and fatigue. Duke listened to my concerns and took many measurements of my foot, arch, ankle, leg, stance, and even iliac crest (hip distance) to get the perfect recommendation for me, and to make sure it fit perfectly. He gave me tips on how to break them in and get the best experience with my new equipment. Duke has been doing this for decades, and it really shows through his expertise. Duke also helped me get excellent skis for my skiing style, height, build, etc. We also talked about my skiing style to make sure my bindings were the right setting. The tune up and binding adjustment was done right on the spot, and only took 10 minutes. Phenomenal. The ski rentals also come with poles, which is a nice plus! The owners are a local married couple, who told me they opened their store 35 years ago, and that skiing and snowboarding are their bread and butter, their main passions. They're frequently on site, and it's nice to see that they take a lot of pride in both their store and their customers' experiences. Overall I've always had a stellar experience here at Panda Sport. I'll come back as long as I live in NYC! read more

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Came here with a plan in mind as i was looking for a place to get my boots fitted and heat molded as i had some hot spots on my toe box and heel. Luckily i dodged a bullet on the boots i purchased online & size since sizing is VERY important and got the right size. Met with Robert who is the owner and immediately knew how to tackle the concerns and issues i was bringing about my boots. Robert brings a great deal of experience in how to get boots fitted, heat molding and addressing any and all issues about fitment to ensure you leave panda sports with a comfortable boot to wear for this season. If you are looking for a experienced place with good expertise, seek Robert and he will take care of you! If you are planning to buy new skis or boots, come to Panda Sports and get it done right the first time. Don't second guess your purchase or fitment and save $ outright! read more

I was torn, I wanted to buy roller blades online and thought I could save a few bucks. SERIOUSLY- I couldn't decide what the heck size/skates/brands I should go with. Some things you should just buy in person. Jay helped us out big time, he gave recommendations and even measured my feet to get the right fit. (Definitely couldn't do that online). My husband, who has never skated, decided to get a pair too. The whole experience was really great. Happy I didn't rush for that competitive price and got that good old fashioned in person customer service instead. ***meant to mention the price of the skates were spot on to the online shops - Panda Ski FTW! read more

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Long-time skier, first-time ski boot buyer and I'm so glad I chose Panda Sport as the place to make it happen. The entire process was easy and I loved how all the workers made sure I knew exactly what was going on in the custom ski boot-making process at all times. They first measured and molded both of my feet and then we got the molds heated and iced, which I thought was pretty dang cool seeing happen in front of me. We waited about an hour or so after that and then my new babies were all ready to take home. I'm absolutely in love with my new Tecnica ski boots and I can't wait to try them out on the slopes this weekend! read more

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Shop local small business, like this amazing store! Seasonal sporting goods. Right now it's ski & snowboarding season so that's the stuff we got. Staff is incredibly helpful and prices are very reasonable. We're trying to order much less from big corporate businesses and more from local independent stores. This is the place to do if you or your kids need sporting goods! Bye bye Amazon, Lands End, Target etc. Hello local businesses! read more

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Good place to buy ski equipment. Very informative, helpful and guide through process. Equal price compared to shops in Manhattan but much bigger and better selection and will adjust boots to get perfect fit. Very good selection skis also. Lots of people also rented and they seemed happy with choices. I took off 1 star only because I bought a pair of new boots but not new skis. Was promised new boots would fit with 6 year old skis/bindings. But when I brought skis to reset bindings, was informed that I needed to get new bindings as old ones would not work with new boots. Had I known, I may have waited another year or so before upgrading boots. Still overall happy with my purchases. read more

Great shop. Great team. They know what they selling and their advice can be trusted. Rob is good at what he's doing. Took his time to listen and helped us fit good-looking boots as well as pick up some good gear. Highly recommended read more

Such an amazing experience, got my new ski boots molded to my feet for the perfect fit. Robert was so helpful and made sure everything was great. I went to a few other ski shops before this and none put as much time and effort to ensure the boots fit as good as Panda Sport. 10/10 recommend!! read more

I went to Panda this Fall to buy ski boots for the first time in about ten years. I couldn't have had a more positive experience. Duke was clearly incredibly knowledgeable and his service was excellent. Would highly recommend going to Panda to get any new ski gear! read more

Super knowledgable team! I came in for a ski boot fitting and Rob took the time to understand my issue and offer multiple solutions for fixing them. The store also had a great selection of gear and we left with all the items we were hoping to find ahead of our upcoming ski trip. Highly recommend! read more

This place is great, excellent customer service. I sent an email asking for advice on my first pair of skis and got back some great recommendations. I even ran the recommendations by my future father-in-law and he said they looked good for my experience level. I'm a pretty good skier, but it was nice to get expert advice. Would come back again and I would recommend this place to others. read more

I went to Panda Sport to get fitted in my first pair of owned ski boots as an adult after a multi-year break from skiing. Robert, the owner, spent something like 3 hours with me to fit boots. He started with my ability level, trail preference, flex, and taking several measurements of my feet. I then tried on several pairs, finding the pair that worked best for me out of the box. Thereafter, he made tons of adjustments and heated/molded the liner to get the boot to fit like a glove (with no pain). After 15 days so far on the slopes this year, and a short break-in period of a few days, these are my favorite boots by far and have totally contributed to a rapid improvement in my skiing as I can feel and control the skis in a way I hadn't experienced before. Really impressed and recommend Panda Sport for anyone in the NYC area.. the 1hr+ subway ride from Manhattan is well worth it!! Thanks again read more

Highly recommend this shop! Professional, friendly, helpful staff who clearly know what they're talking about. Initially they answered my questions via phone, which made it easy showing up in person already knowing what I wanted, and then upon visiting they *still* managed to find ways to improve my selection beyond original expectations. I must've asked the same question 3 times and the employee, Jacklyn I think, insisted on answering & letting me try gear even tho she was about to take her lunch break (of course I felt bad). Mike fully serviced my skis, which were previously in pretty rough condition, and his persistence to find solutions in my budget range was above and beyond any customer service I could've asked for. Kudos to the whole team - I'll be coming back! read more

I had read great reviews about this place so I was excited to visit it in person. We arrived at about 2:30pm and the place was packed. The store was clearly busy and I knew I had a couple questions I wanted to ask about skis and equipment. I was fairly certain I was going to buy a set today, but I told them I was just looking. Seeing that the store was packed I made an appointment to come back at 4:00pm so I could have all my questions answered. Arriving back at the store the lady with the clipboard confirmed I wasn't buying anything then set me up with a ski tech to quickly answer my questions. This is the first frustrating part, because I had waited over over an hour to have an appointment. Next, the ski tech clearly wasn't interested in helping me. I asked about skis, boots, helmets and everything was a one or two word answer. At the end of the day I didn't buy anything because honestly I didn't feel like they took the time to help me even after setting up an appointment. Maybe I just caught them on on off day but I'm not planning to try there again. read more

Had a great experience at Panda Sports. Everyone that worked there was extremely helpful. Their teamwork was amazing. They bounced around everywhere, doing multiple things, but we were never left alone as someone would always come to pick up where another left off. We went for skiing gear and they had a great selection, with a wide range of price points and quality. read more

I busted up my board pretty badly and after taking it to a few VT repair shops that "didn't want to touch it" or suggested that I scrap it, I decided to get another opinion locally in the city. I heard great things about Panda and finally made the schlepp down to Bay Ridge. This place was well worth the visit not only for the selection, but also the friendly, family-run staff. Who knew that authentic South Brooklynites could be so knowledgable and passionate about the mountains? The main repair guy had a great sense of humor, assured me that my board was very fixable, and even backed it up with pictures of his work over 25 years. Given that I needed a quick turnaround, I wasn't able to get a comprehensive fix but the staff offered to throw some p-tex on it to last me until the rest of the season until I had more time to come back. Even the quick and dirty fix looks great - will definitely be coming back. read more

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Had my boots molded by Duke here at Panda. Excellent customer service and they are super customer focused. Highly recommend.

Came in on a Wednesday night and the place was packed! I walked around for a little bit before being helped by Taylor & Dawn. They were SO helpful, patient, and honest. They both exceeded my expectations of anything I could have expected. After trying on about 10 pairs of ski pants and hating nearly all of them, the ladies were still willing to help me. Dawn really displayed knowledge in sizing and what would fit me best. Taylor went above & beyond to understand what I was looking for. Such a dynamic duo. I was so pleased with my customer experience here & will return. read more

Closest legit ski shop that was accessible by train from Manhattan. Family run, knowledgeable about product. Great shop to get gear for most people. read more

Very happy with my experience at Panda Sport with Mike and Duke. Duke provided great conversation while Mike helped with a boot fitting and picking skis. I'm new to the sport and had done some of my own research, but felt very comfortable placing my trust in Mike to pick out something that was perfect for me. He listened to exactly what I liked and wanted, as well as my goals and where I want to take the sport. Super appreciate the personalized attention. I went on a Thursday afternoon and the store was not busy. Glad I could support a local business and make my purchase here rather than a big box store. Will send my partner back here when he's ready to replace his snowboard. read more

I've been skiing for 40 years and still spend my time skiing the bumps. I came in to reset bindings on two new pairs of skis and instead received an amazing crash course in proper boot fit. The guys explained why the improper fit of my boot was leading to fatigue and control issues. Don't buy your boots online! This was the best care and insight I've ever received at any shop. They know their business and its very clear that they love what they do. read more

Robert was pleasant, patient and thorough. I purchasing a helmet for someone who wasn't there and he helped me understand how to make sure it fit correctly when she was able to try it on. This shop is a gem which was recommended to me by locals who have been going for years. I'm purchasing as a novice and they were patient and helped me make an informed purchase while helping someone else who seemed to be an expert skier at the same time. It seems they can help people of all experience and skill levels. I'll definitely be returning. read more

Mike was very patient and helpful while helping me pick out ski boots to purchase. Great store and staff. read more

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I bought new skis online with a trip planned to Park City 5 days later. No ski shop in Manhattan was able to sell me and mount my bindings with less than a 3-4 week wait time. I called Panda and they assured me they could get it done that day when I expressed the urgency of the situation. They have technicians on site when all those other stores like REI send their skis out to get serviced. I took the subway in from manhattan and they mounted my bindings in less than a hour. It was well worth the trip. I also bought my boots from Panda and they are boot fitting experts. I would HIGHLY recommend them for all your ski needs. Not only do they have amazing customer service but they are also super knowledgeable and they will set you up for success no matter what your ski level is. read more

Had to buy my teenage son a board, did some research and found Panda Sport. Traveled an hour from Queens and so happy we did! Jay fitted him and explained everything in great detail. Andrew was also very helpful. Great family business, will definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more

Panda Sport is worth the trip. I have traveled quite a ways to get skis at Panda Sport and their customer service and equipment always exceed my expectations. You can expect individualized attention here, expert staff who really know the sport and will recommend the right equipment to recommend to you. For anyone in NYC or the surrounding area who is looking for skis, boots, snowboards, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. this is the place for you. If you are traveling from a bit further away, I recommend calling first to see if they have what you're looking for in stock. Thank you to Rob and Daniel for making my visit today a truly wonderful experience. read more

Absolutely phenomenal experience. We went in to get ski boots for my wife and have them fitted to her, and the team at Panda did an amazing job getting her set up properly. Pricing was also the same as online, but the core thing to remember is that the in-person experience of having the boots fitted properly is something you can't get with an online purchase. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for ski gear. read more

I am from Colorado and was nervous to find a ski shop around NYC that I felt good about and trusted. Even when I called on the phone, Robert was so knowledgeable and friendly that I immediately had a good feeling. I came in to get bindings mounted on my new skis and wanted advise for new boots as well. Robert was incredible. He was so genuine and helpful and I felt so confident in him and what I was buying. He helped fit me to my perfect boot and custom shaped them to my feet for free! It was amazing. While he then mounted on my bindings, he recommended the best lunch spot two streets away. I feel like I could trust Robert with my life. I am so happy with my experience here and cannot wait until I can feel the difference in my new gear this winter. read more

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Bought boots, bindings, skis and poles for my daughter, an expert skier who had taken a few years off. She's very hard to fit. Duke was amazing! Big inventory for the city. Very worth the trip to Brooklyn. read more

A friend of mine recommended this place cause I wanted to get the ski equipment. Was helped by Robert (I found out later, the owner of the place) and was very satisfied with his treatment. Had to go back again and had to deal with his son Mike ,and again very helpful guy was taking care of me the whole time helping me basically to choose the ski boots and I end up buying things there that I wasn't plan to because of these people being so nice and knowledgeable about it. I will recommend them definitely to all my friends and everyone else because its not easy to find people that really care about their customers on a deeper level. Again would like to thank to the whole team there for all the help and I hope to see them soon. By the way my new skis are awesome read more

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I immediately came to Panda Sport after finding out they mounted skis. I have no other place to compare this to because it's my first pair of skis, but I do think they did a very good job with it. The total was a little less than $100. I walked into the store and someone (Frank?) immediately came to assist me. He asked when I needed them by and I said tomorrow morning. Of course they got it done that's why they get five stars (along with many other factors I did and will mention in this review)! Frank was very friendly and patient! He helped me into my first boot and later called Danny to inform me about the process. Danny helped me into my second boot while letting me know how it should feel when I lean forward and back. It was a snug fit so that was perfect. Everything took approximately 30 minutes. I bought my skis, boots and bindings online and apparently the bindings are a little big for me (I'm rather petite). Anyways, obviously it's not their fault, and they did the best they could with the adjustments. Danny did not mount my skis, an older man did, but he explained what was done to my skis and answered questions I had. I totally recommend Panda Sport for your new skis or if you need to touch-up on it! read more

Panda Sport - Was too excited and forgot to take a picture before trying them on! - Ski & Snowboard Shops Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I walked into This store with my wife, expecting to buy a can of tennis balls. I walked out at least an hour and a half later with a pair of rollerblades and the trimmings. I spent all that time talking to Robert, who seems to be the local expert. His knowledge and frankness manages to reintroduce me to and get me psyched about a sport I haven't done in 30 years. read more