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California Ski Company
Expert boot fitting and ski gear for the passionate skier.
4.2(5 reviews)
retail-store
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Expert boot fitting and ski gear for the passionate skier.
California Ski Company in Berkeley is a premier destination for skiers seeking expert boot fitting, custom modifications, and high-quality ski gear. Our skilled technicians, including Haig Krikorian and John Oshima, provide personalized service with deep expertise in foot anatomy and performance optimization. We cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced skiers, offering solutions for comfort and performance, including custom molding, adjustments, and repairs. Committed to passion and precision, we ensure every customer gets the perfect fit for an unforgettable skiing experience.
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Personalized ski boot fitting with detailed foot analysis, shell molding, and liner adjustments for optimal comfort and performance.
Expert punching, grinding, and adjustments to address fit issues, including custom work for injuries or unique foot shapes.
Selection of high-quality ski boots, skis, and accessories from top brands, tailored to individual skiing styles and needs.
Professional ski tuning, edge sharpening, and waxing services to enhance performance and longevity of equipment.
Specialized modifications for backcountry skiing boots to improve fit and functionality for touring adventures.
Excellent experience with Haig Krikorian. He is truly kind and passionate about the ski boot fitting process. My wife has had significant difficulty w her boot fit in the past. She had a custom bootfit with at Footloose in Mammoth but always got dismissed when trying to get her boots adjusted. 4 punches+adjustments later & thousands spent later, boots still were causing her feet to go numb Haig spent significant extra time to get to know her feet and even did a boot fitting adjustment for free for her. We ended up getting new boots and full fitting experience with him and we couldn't be happier with them so far. I ended up getting boots for myself too. The whole staff here seem to be extremely skilled at theircraft and passionate about it, a great combo. Much appreciation to Haig Krikorian, highly recommend him
Greg went out of his way to help me get my skis and boots modified after a distracted driver ran red light and broadsided me on my motorcycle, fracturing my femur so bad it shortened leg inch and a half! Determined to ski and not getting any help from other ski shops I was so excited to find CA Ski. Co and Greg Whitehouse! Greg and the guys really went the extra mile to help me out and got my skis modified to accommodate my needs. I’ll never forget the courtesy and respect they showed me and the professionalism of everyone on the team!! Hats off to Greg and the Guys! Great work and reasonable prices!! I’ll be back!!
I had an incredible custom boot fitting experience with John Oshima and can't recommend him enough. From the moment I walked in, it was clear I was working with someone who has deep expertise and a true passion for what he does. John took the time to ask really thoughtful and detailed questions, not just about my skiing level and style, but also about the shape of my foot, previous boot issues, and what I was hoping to get out of the fitting. He inspected multiple boot options with me, explaining the nuances of each in relation to my anatomy and preferences. Once we landed on the right boot, he didn’t stop there. John custom molded the insoles and liners, and did detailed shell molding to make sure everything fit just right, creating space exactly where I needed it for maximum comfort without sacrificing performance. Every step of the process was intentional and personalized. Beyond his technical skill, John was just a great person to spend time with, welcoming, patient, and full of great conversation. You can tell he genuinely cares about getting it right for each individual skier. If you're serious about getting the perfect boot fit, go see John. He's the real deal.
I’m shocked this company is top rated and people recommend it. I came for their expertise to choose the best boots for my feet. During the painful thermo fitting procedure I told many times it feels wrong and too narrow. They told me “hang on, I know what I’m doing, you have super narrow feet and we have only one boot model that will fit you right”. I had no choice but to trust and paid more than $1000. Every time I wear these boots, I tell myself I’m switching back to a snowboard. My feet get numb as soon as I put the boots on even without buckling up. After a dozen of painful rides I returned and they did another fitting of the same boots. It didn’t help. Now I’m sitting in a ski rental with amazing comfortable boots on my feet and think how much I hate California Ski Company for ripping me off and creating so many problems and waste of time.
Great staff and had immediate service. Staff were very experienced and fixed my boot ferment in less than 45min. Needed both boots punched out on left and right sides. Would recommend to all my friends for backcountry touring boot modifications
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