The Ski Monster

From their origins as an online shop back in 2007, to their growth into the 11,000+ square foot full-service shop in downtown Boston in 2014, The Ski Monster is our recommended shop for boot fitting in Boston as well as ski, snowboard, and backcountry touring gear.

(True story: I’ve sent several of my own close friends there for new ski boots and bootfitting, and they now send all their friends to The Ski Monster.)

With a passionate and knowledgeable staff committed to getting their customers on the gear that will work best for them — even if that means recommending equipment that they might not carry — this is not your ordinary ski shop. All the gear they sell has been vetted by their crew, and only their top choices make it into the shop. 

Brands

The Ski Monster carries a curated selection of snowboards from Burton, Capita, Jones, K2, Lib Tech, Ride, Salomon, and YES.

They also carry skis that they have tested and vetted — from Armada and Atomic, to Black Crows and Stockli — and apparel from Arc’teryx, Armada, Burton, Flylow, Jones, Strafe, and The North Face, to name just a few. 

And they carry a wide selection of ski boots from Armada, Atomic, Dalbello, Fischer, Head, K2, Lange, Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, and Tecnica.

Bootfitting

As they like to say at The Ski Monster, “Boots matter. Fit matters more.” This is 100% true, and the good news is that The Ski Monster offers stellar bootfitting, with expert bootfitters on staff and a guaranteed bootfit.

So if you are in the market for new boots — or aren’t entirely happy with the fit of your current boots — schedule an appointment, and know that your feet will be in good hands.

Ski Tuning

The Ski Monster offers ski and snowboard mounting, tuning, and waxing. But don’t expect to just drop off your skis and walk away — the staff will want to know your skiing or riding style so they can tune them specifically for your needs. If that sounds daunting, check out their article on “How Often Should Skis Be Tuned” for more information.