Coming here was a regretful experience. Staff stoped us at the front entrance and asked what we…read morewere doing here and upon learning we were looking to purchase skis, we were then allowed to set foot inside. We tried to ask some questions regarding the skis available, what to look for, sizing, etc, as we were beginners. Staff literally told us that we should be shopping at Sport Chek instead and left us alone. I believe they took one look at my wife and I decided we were not worth their time. Funny thing is friends recommended this store as they purchased from here as beginners and had received good customer service but we were not afforded the same treatment. Avoid this entitled and snobby shop at all cost and save yourself the humiliation. Edit: We went to Sport Chek, great customer service but inventory was low. Proceeded to go to Sporting Life and we got fully kitted for our next ski trip. Too bad, this was a sure sale for SkiWest. The level of service we received were miles different between them and others.

Awesome ski shop, located in a good place. Staff were excellent and very helpful!…read more Product selection is huge and well laid out. Shop local, shop Ski West!

I had the BEST customer service yesterday at Shuswap Ski & Board. Peyton knew her product and was…read moreable to help me pick the perfect lifejacket for what I wanted it for. she didn't rush me and completely understood the challenges I was having with lifejackets not really desiged for women. I can't recommend this shop and Peyton herself enough! please shop here!!!

We recently (like yesterday) bought a boat so I thought buying my husband a wakeboard would be a…read moregreat birthday present. I googled "where to buy wakeboards in Calgary" and Shuswap Ski & Board popped up. I wasn't sure what to expect but...you have to trust the Google, right? I'm glad I did! I arrived and was immediately greeted and asked if they could help. I said I was looking for a wakeboard for my husband. They guided me through the selection process by asking questions about his skill level, weight, shoe size, etc. I mentioned that I liked a certain brand (b/c I'd heard him mention it) so they showed me the best option in that line for his skill level....even though it wasn't the most expensive one. When I asked about that one, they said "Nope, this one is the one he needs!" I love it when the most expensive thing isn't the "right answer" because of the price! The store is quite small but there is a LOT of gear there including paddle boards, PFDs, skis and ropes. I am planning a trip back to talk about buying a paddle board!

place. These losers stole a myriad of things; including sports equipment, tools, and clothing,…read moreincluding our ski stuff. We believe in the local economy and supporting independent business in the community for many reasons, including the quality of service and knowledge that comes with experience and a local mindset. The crew at Abominable were not only knowledgeable, they were absolutely fantastic in working with us to understand our needs, and work to deliver for us. McKayla and Chelsea at the front end got us sorted at the front end with clothes, helmets, and goggles, while Randy worked patiently with us on the skis and boots. All parties answered our questions and provided us with the understanding to assure we were getting what we needed. Once the items were selected, it was turned around super quick to get us back to the ski hill. We both ended up with new Elans and they rock!! Thank you Abominable for taking such great care of us. Would recommend you to anyone along with a solid 5 experience. Thanks!!! Jeff and Mike.

I've outfitted my kids in snowboard/ski gear. I've found their return policy very good. They have a…read moredatabase which holds all our purchases for future reference (returns, exchanges, warranties). I like the 50% credit on kids gear exchanges once they outgrow a set. Staff was always friendly. It can be busy at times, so expect a couple days to have bindings set etc.

It's that time of year again: I'm gearing up to hit the hills. In minus thirty weather, it's…read moreimportant to have the right gear so that you're enjoying the powder and not freezing your butt off. Being the stylish lady that I am, I also like to look good on the slopes. I'm pretty sure that the ski cellar has existed in Calgary for time immemorial, but their website says fifty years. Well, that's still a lot older than I am! This is the place my dad first took me to gear up when I was learning to ski, and I like to go back because of their excellent selection of gear. They have tons of stuff: jackets and goggles and balaklavas and my personal favourite, toques. They have a ton of actual gear too: boots and bindings and skis and snowboards for both adults and kids, which makes it a pretty good destination for individuals but an excellent one for families. The smart shopper catches their sales in the spring, but if you're just getting into winter sports the prices are pretty reasonable. I definitely have some love for the Ski Cellar Snowboard, and this is one of my favourite locations.

Love this place! I generally go to the one in Bowness, as I live close by. I've been on the hunt…read morefor a new ski coat for a while, but am super picky. After using the same jacket for 7 years, probably longer it wasn't even warm anymore and I was sick of being cold skiing. I found this awesome Burton AK jacket and the only location to have my size was this one. So we headed down. I can't remember the names, but it's an older lady and a total ski dude, both wicked nice and helpful. After a couple trips here I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy the jacket, and I am so glad I did. They know their products and they have tons of selection.

I was on a mad hunt for a particular type of protein powder and by the time I had stepped foot into…read morethis Sport Chek, I was pretty miserable. We had been all over the city and had searched to no avail. But can you believe that of all the places we searched, Sport Chek is the one that actually delivered?!?!? Sport Chek stores now have a GNC nutrition store inside of them (most Sport Chek stores that is) and this one happened to be one of them. I found the prized protein powder I had been looking for and ended up buying two huge bins because they had a 'buy 1, get 1 50% off' promotion running. Plus I went ahead and bought a GNC Gold card from this location and I ended up getting two huge bins of the protein powder for less than the cost of what one would normally cost me!!! The service was a little flaky however, so the store loses 1 star. That aside, a very happy and productive shopping experience!

I am sorry to say that the experience I have had at Sport Chek has been less than phenomenal. Two…read moreseasons ago my ski season was ruined after my toenails fell off when I was skiing in ski boots I bought from there that were too big. I brought them back only to be fitted into boots that were too small and much to my big piggie's dismay, this season the same thing happened. I have been told by two different stores that the second pair of boots that I got from Sport Chek were too small, and when I called the store manager at Market Mall I was asked if I had cut my toenails. I'm not an expert on ski equipment, but when I go to a retailer that is probably one of the biggest stores in Canada for this kind of stuff and am told after two attemtps at getting fitted into the right sized boot that I should keep up on my foot hygiene, I'm ready to declaire to the internet world that the customer service at this retailer is a joke. Take your business to a mom and pop store that actually knows what they're talking about. I know I will in the future.

I live out of province. Ordered a pair of skis i was looking for and they were super helpful…read moregetting them to me. Great service.

Super Friendly Staff! Always find something I love everytime I shop there…read more Love this store cause they are also really involved in their community.

Amazing ski & ski boots purchase…read more I recently bought a pair of skis and ski boots from Sporting Life, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! The selection was fantastic, with top-quality brands and a variety of options of skis for all skill levels (thank you Brennan). The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect fit for my skiing style.He took the time to explain the differences between models and ensured my boots were comfortable and well-fitted ( thank you George). I've already hit the slopes with my new gear, and everything performed perfectly! I highly recommend Sporting Life to anyone looking for high-quality ski equipment and expert advice.

Maya was a very helpful and knowledgeable sales assistant to us today at Sporting Life Market Mall…read morestore. She found all the sizes I needed and was very patient with me. We found exactly what I was looking for at a good price! Thanks Maya!

Have been dealing at Cactus for years. Great sales and service. Have refered many people. In fact…read moregoing tomorrow to buy another bike

This shop ripped me off for a $140 tune up that I proved they didn't do. They took advantage of me…read morebecause the bike looked new and I don't look like a pro rider. They also contaminated my brake pads in the process of bleeding my brakes so I had to go to another shop and pay for more service. Avoid these guys at all costs

Cole was SO helpful and when I went in to get my skates fitted and sharpened. He was extremely…read morepersonable and a real pleasure to chat with. He gave me some tips on how to how to maintain my skates and didn't make me feel dumb for not knowing too much about skates. He showed me some great options for skates, because I mentioned I might want an upgrade soon. Very knowledgeable about the skates he was showing me, and I didn't feel pressured to make a decision right away. Super awesome experience! Thanks Cole!!

I recently visited Professional Skate Service to inquire about custom skates, as I was having…read moreproblems with my new skates. I have purchased 2 different sizes of the Bauer 2S Pro in the last year, because I kept having issues with fitment. When I arrived, Cody introduced himself and asked how he can help. I told him about my issues and how I wanted to look at purchasing custom skates. Cody told me to let him have a go at the skates, if he cannot get them to fit, we can order a new set of custom skates. I went back to the store the next day with my Bauer 2S Pro skates and Cody went to work. He identified the root cause of my problem and went to work with the boot stretcher. I was able to test the skates later that evening and what a HUGE difference it was! I still need to see him to make a minor punch, but I can say that my feet wasn't hurting as much as it was before visiting Professional Skate. Prior to this, my feet would hurt so much, I couldn't skate, do crossovers, etc. Highly recommend anybody looking for skates to visit Professional Skate Service! Thanks Cody!!!