100% recommend Alpine Sterling!…read more I wanted to get my first set of skis, so I came in to simply try on boots and discuss options. All of the employees I chatted with were experienced, helpful, and super nice. They understood my thoughts on wanting to get a good first setup that will last and guaranteed I can bring back any purchased gear to discuss any concerns I have. I ended up buying new boots, skis, and bindings and am LOVING them! Really appreciate all of the staff here for taking the time to make good recommendations. Will be back to buy more in the future, for sure!

Found the shop on a Google search. I also love shopping small. Went to this location and had the…read morebest service. The selection is amazing. Prices were very fair and the quality of his merchandise was top notch. Chris was so kind and patient helping me get the gear I needed. He never tried to oversell me on anything even though he easily could have done so. He walked me around and helped me get everything that my husband would need to stay warm and have an epic time snowboarding. His passion and thoughtfulness shone through. He was answering phone calls, handling other customers and juggling me with ease. Super fantastic. Will come back to Sterling or Fairfax for any future needs. I later found out that Chris turned out to be the owner so fingers crossed he never retires. Side note -he has a sick Grateful Dead collection! Highly recommend visiting here.

Great guys, great community. Great bird. Can't wait to see…read morethe event space come together.

Great service, Knowledgeable and highly experienced assistance & great selection. Would definitely…read morego back.

Good selection/nice people. Worth driving to if you're within 30-40 miles. Will be back..read more

Admittedly I do miss the original location. It is now been razed, and is a steakhouse now. Yet the…read morespirit lives on. Have been here multiple times. They have a good collection of skateboards, surfboards, and apparel. Pricing is quite competitive. A lot of times I go for nostalgia. Yes it's now in courthouse plaza, so it does still take time acclimating. Extremely polite and fun staff here. No snobbery at all, which can be an issue at other places. I'm relieved they landed here. At this point of life I'm less mobile, but my sons got gear from here. When he goes here I smile and think of "back in the day"

I admit I came in just to get my kids fitted for ski boots with the idea of buying on Craig's List…read more Well, I walked out with ski boots for my kids, so they got me! Lol! Not because of high pressure sales tactics but because they offer a good deal. While they don't sell used adult ski equipment other than at their annual swap in October, they have a junior program where they DO sell used equipment for kids at a reasonable price (eg, $50 for little kid ski boots) and let you trade them in within 12 months for half the price you paid (eg, $25 for $50 ski boots). With kids outgrowing their shoes so quickly, it's hard to say no to a deal like that! The salesperson I worked with was great too. He actually said he used to own his own ski shop before he started working here, and since they don't work off commission, he was honest and didn't pressure me too buy. I'll be back!

If you are wondering if you should order online or make the drive...MAKE THE DRIVE. These people…read moreare so friendly and forest is awesome if you skate!!

I believe in reuse. It's the best way to save money and the planet…read more I've used Play It Again for many years in many locations to exchange kids bikes, get new to us sports equipment. It saves me the hassle of craigslist or eBay especially for stuff that I can't ship. I've used this local shop to get of old figure skates that don't fit anymore and get roller blades for my son to try and see if he likes it. Saves on the expense of a hobby tried but decided that "he's not into it". Parking is good in this mall. The shop is average size for the Play It Again shops I've been in before. However, it is jam packed with stuff, like every square inch - not for the claustrophobic. Staff is pretty helpful and service is good.

Need to improve prices! This place is selling used equipment for higher prices than brand new…read more Brand new half round football dummies are sold on Amazon for $65 and you get 2. This place is selling 1 for $40 a piece, so $80 if you need 2. AND THEY'RE USED! Might as well just stay home and shop from Amazon, this place is a waste of time.

Such a great family run place, it felt like stepping back in time when shops like this actually had…read morehelpful and knowledgeable staff that take the time to really help you out. I brought my daughter here for her first figure skates and the experience could not have gone any better. She walked out with a pair of great fitting skates, freshly sharpened, and a huge smile on her face. And all for a very low price, we couldn't be more satisfied and would highly recommend them to anyone.

I have a son whose sports are getting more expensive so when I was looking for lower cost options…read morefor high quality baseball equipment and clothing, this place came up. The opening hours are limited but I was able to get in on a Saturday right after practice. Lots of families were there with the same idea. Just be prepared to be patient to find parking because the location is in a warehouse/garage district. The staff were very kind and helpful in showing me where the bats, batting helmets, gloves and other supplies were. Think about this place like a thrift store - some items are in great condition, some are passable and ok for a season, but you may have to lower your expectations if you are looking for super low prices. But knowing that some new bats are $100+ or even upwards of $250+ a pop, getting a decent one for 50% off retail is great when you don't have the luxury of waiting for sales. And if you are conservation minded like me, the fact that this stuff isn't just getting thrown out and can be used for others is a plus. They also obviously have softball, football, hockey, soccer, and other sport supplies in stock. And the store did not smell like a nasty locker room, which us a great sign.

I have gone to Brian (owner) for about 13 to 14 years. He is a great bootfitter. They are a high…read morequality shop with nice staff. I grew up skiing in the North, lived in the Rockies; skied all over. Im now an aging, advanced skier. These guys are one of the best shops Ive ever been to. Another admirable quality, they never attempt to upcharge and make an effort to sell you what works for you (i.e., level, age, fitness, terrain preference). You will not find a better shop in the Mid Atl. Best, Primo

I stopped in today on my way home from Ski Liberty, to get my ski boot ankle punched out. (Left…read moreinside ankle always a problem in ski boots for me.) These boots were not purchased here, but they were happy to help me out. Mark helped me, and was able to complete the work in less than an hour. There was about a 45 minute wait from the time I signed in, until I was waited on.....to be expected at this time of year. Will absolutely be coming here for all future boot work , and boot purchases! Thank you!

My son is a satisfied customer. My husband drives an hour to get his skates sharpened because this…read moreis the only person he trusts to do it. They also enjoy chatting about hockey while the job is being done. It's a worthwhile experience, and we highly recommend it.

The best edges on the east coast - so happy they are in nova. Customized to exactly your body type…read moreand how you skate, and John will explain everything he is doing if you want to know. I usually need to dull a sharpen before I can skate on it, but these edges are so killer they just rock from the start. Highly recommend for grabbing hockey supplies without driving out to sterling too.

We Highly recommend this skate shop. The owner, Mark, is a very knowledgeable and professional…read moreowner. He has an amazing history with skateboarding. He knows all there is to know about getting you or your loved one a custom board with custom trucks and wheels. Mark was very friendly with son Mustafa and I could tell all the kids around know and respect him. Don't spend your money anywhere else. Believe me you won't be disappointed.

Owner is very knowledgeable about everything in the store and beyond. Great selection and I…read morecouldn't tell you what it costs. Give back to the cause.

A two story location is not easy to come by, yet here you are!!…read more Conveniently located on the front side of the mall with its own entrance, this location is rather large. I was able to easily find what I was looking for which was harder to find at some other locations. The staff was in the job as I was asked twice if I needed help finding anything. I already had what I came for in hand a was just browsing at this point. I must say they have to have the largest selection of women's workout clothes from all brands at this location. Clothing and shoes for the most part are downstairs while accessories, equipment, etc are upstairs. You can easily get lost in everything they have to offer here. Plenty of parking available and you can access the mall from the back side of the store on both levels.

I'm sorry, but this is probably one of the worst Dick's I've been to -…read more Their selection is super limited, and their shoe offerings? Terrible. If you're looking to check out Hokas, On Clouds, or any other type of brands, they don't carry it here. Period. In addition, where are the SAs? You would think that there was at least a staff member assigned to the shoe section or even a portion of the store, but you'll just be walking around and not find one team member. Plenty of parking in the large lot. +limited selection +unavailable staff