Amazing performance-oriented ski shop. No frills but high quality products -- boots, skis, helmets…read moreand gloves.

I bought new boots from A Racers Edge and was unhappy with the process. Most of the negative…read morereviews seem to be from people who didn't buy new or tried to walk-in without an appointment. I hope my input is more useful for anyone else considering a new purchase, and maybe it can help the shop owner identify some gaps in quality control. *Purchased on 4/7, follow up on 4/11. Hawx Ultra 110 Boa @ $979* I know this store probably encounters a lot of entitled tourists, but that's not who I am. I'm a bit shy and easy going, and sometimes you just don't quite realize how bad an experience was until afterwards. In retrospect I should have bought elsewhere, but was excited to get boots and hit the slopes quickly. That's where I'm coming from and why I went through with a purchase I didn't feel good about. The guy helping me had an attitude. He wasn't flat out rude, but definitely had an air of superiority to him. He's a local, expert skier, combined with a lifetime of experience, and I was just another tourist he had to help. It was a dismissive attitude and every question was answered as if it was a dumb one. He talked to the other workers just as much as he talked to me, if not more. I got the impression the shop owner was not around on those days. He asked me some basic questions without much follow up and made some incorrect judgments based on that limited info. He quickly measured my foot, and told me what I suspected, I have flat low volume feet on the narrow side with some pronation. I told him it makes sense because most of my running shoes are LV stability shoes. He pulled out some fancy, high end boots to try first. They felt good and it was even from a line of boots I had noted as a possible choice while doing my own research. He then pulled out a much stiffer (race?) boot which I knew wasn't going to be good. The 3rd pair was a MV boot which I knew probably wouldn't work either since we knew my foot was LV. To recap, I was asked limited questions, quickly measured, and tried on 3 boots total. The second two seemed to be ones he knew would be wrong for me and push me towards the first more expensive ones. This was nothing like the boot fittings I've heard of. People told me about trying on tons of boots, working to replicate perfect positioning, and spending 2 hours finding their ideal fit. I was in a bit of shock when he seemed finished with me after I tried on the first boots a second time. My fitting was wrapping up after only 30 minutes and no other options were being presented. I ended up paying $900 for a boot that was being sold for $500-600 at every other place I could find. I didn't realize this until I got back to my room and looked it up. Immediate buyer's remorse sunk in. I just didn't have the nerve to return them at that point. I hoped he would make it right during the follow up. I would have been satisfied paying the full MSRP price difference if I was receiving a true boot fitting experience and quality time towards a perfect fit, but I didn't receive either of those things. It's also important to mention that he misquoted the boot for $800 until we reached the register, casually noting the difference. During my follow up I told him my inner ankle bones were rubbing. He said a footbed might help, but he could try one thing first. I saw my opening to mention the price difference. I said "I know I'm paying for your expertise and time, but noticed a $300-400 difference. Do you think you could give me a discount on a footbed or anything to help me feel a bit better about that?" He rudely dismissed it and said "well if you wanna buy the wrong boot somewhere else and bring it here it would cost you hundreds for me to fix it. I quickly dropped it, but disagree with everything he said. I could've easily bought the same boot based on my own research. He didn't do any worthwhile alterations or add any value suggesting a line of boots I was already eyeing. He unscrewed the boot boards and tossed the screws aside, "ah you don't need those." Even if they were not important, I would have preferred he kept them as the manufactured intended or at least saved the screws. He duct taped some inner heal wedges while distractedly chatting with the other workers. The right felt a bit better, but the left felt worse. He replied, "That's not possible cause the inserts make it so your ankle leans the other way now." He didn't try to address the issue any further. The next day I skied for an hour before having to stop and check them. I found the issue... It was completely out of place. The pictures attached show how I found them and the lack of effort in the work. I borrowed tape and fixed them myself. 2 hours wasted on my final day. TLDR; didn't get a proper boot fitting experience, over paid by around 40%, had to fix sloppy alteration work myself, probably got the wrong boot. Overall really bummed at the waste of money and time, but mostly just disappointed I didn't get a real boot fitting experience.

Highlight was renting a helmet from these guys after having a really crappy day at Breckenridge…read morewhich I have to say has to be the least ADA friendly resort I've visited so far. Mike helped me out and was really pleasant. Great ADA parking out front and wide doors to accommodate my wheelchair getting into the building . Highly recommend this business!

Our family and friends had another fun ride down the Vail Pass. Alpine Sports got us fitted with…read morehelmets and bicycles. We watched a safety video, signed a waiver, paid, then loaded up in the shuttles for a ride to the Vail Pass starting point. The first mile or so of the ride are switchbacks, so go slowly. Then coast on the straightaway to Copper Mountain. Get a chair to view the ski area. Restaurants and coffee shops are around, plus restrooms. Then ride into Fresco. Be sure to stop at the free museum with the log buildings. So fun! Mornings are cool, so wear long sleeves or a jacket. Jeans or leggings or on warmer days, shorts are fine. Afternoon rides can get rained on. The team at Alpine Sports are helpful and friendly. We recognize their faces after riding for many years. If you do one activity other than hiking, make this ride a must. Reserve your bikes online and get a discount!

We found this location thanks to a couple youtubers vlogging about their experience…read more Parking is verrrry limited, but they get you in an out pretty quickly. A bit intimidating when you first walk in; generally someone will approach you to ask what you are looking for. We can to rent skis and snowboarding gear for our first go at the sport. You fill out a questionnaire then get escorted to find a helmet then the boot station. I initially went with skis, unfortunately it seemed like no one there was knowledgeable in skiing to give me pointers or to teach me how to get in n out of the skis. A key factor in my foreseeable future. My Fiancé went with snowboarding and said they went into great detail with him about riding and making sure he was comfortable getting in and out his board. One great perk they offer is unlimited swap outs. So I was able to change to snowboarding when skiing wasn't working out as easily as I hoped. They rent everything except goggles so keep that in mind or buy some from amazon. Otherwise, you'll be sending like $40+ on a one time use Note: Ski Boots are horrrribly uncomfortable.

This is my GO TO rental spot. The parking is not large so if we are withing walking distance we…read morejust walk or else have someone drop off and circle back. The rentals are great; prices are the fairest I have found and the allow online booking so it saves time. They are also quick if something does not work out and you need to swap... boots or a snowboard length, etc. The best part is that the info is stored in the system so when we return the following trip it makes online reservations even easier!!!

1. Their skis are badass, I got their Whistler Ltd apostle 106s and they RIP…read more2. Between the two buildings they have...6 bars?? 3. Obviously the craft beer scene is a given but their cocktails are fire Can't recommend this place enough while in Breck! Must stop

RMU had a great band the Moonstone Quill last night! Kept the crowd going and the service perfect!…read more Wonderful rooftop energy!

totally disliked the store. the customer service was awful. i went in there to get two e bikes for…read moreme and my friend. sure, it was normal pricing, the bikes they offer were straight up the most uncomfortable bikes EVER. the chain totally was clacking. i rented from a different store and i had a miraculous time. not this place though. if you are considering purchasing/renting from here. DONT.

I wanted to leave an honest review about a situation I had with this store - I ended up being…read morecharged $700 for damaging ski equipment. Details below: I along with my girlfriend rented skis here this past week. It was really easy to get the skis and everyone working there was super helpful and friendly. The skis worked well and when we got back to return them it was a bit busy and there was a massive disorganized pile on the ground of rental equipment. We were told we could just toss our stuff in the pile and the workers would scan and check everything at the end of the day. We thought that was a little odd to have everything just on top of each other, but it wasn't a big deal. The next morning I got a call that there was "irreplaceable damage" to my rental skis and that I would be charged $700 and that the skis were mine now if I wanted. I went to the store and was told they already charged my card $700. The guy working was really nice and walked me through the damage and explained that even with regular damage insurance (which I didn't have to be transparent -- wish as well they maybe would have said something when I picked up my rentals as a courtesy) that it doesn't touch irreplaceable damage and that it wouldn't have changed the cost at all. The damage was to one of the skis in the middle and was a slight crack down the middle. To be honest, I didn't even notice it while skiing so I was surprised to hear. They mentioned it might have happened from a jump - any jumps I hit were normal small ones on the main runs, I definitely didn't go to the terrain park and hit any real jumps. Anyway, sharing as it definitely was disappointing to hear that I was on the hook for $700 for rental intermediate skis - not even demo skis - when realistically used skis probably cost $300-400 versus brand new ones that would be in that $700 price range. I also was surprised they charged my card immediately without at least letting me discuss with them before. I asked for a pair of poles as a courtesy after, which they kindly gave me and I appreciated. I do want to emphasize they were all super nice and friendly - hence the 2 star review. With that said, take my review as you will but I'm skeptical they take great care of the skis throughout the season given the messy pile of rental equipment on top of each other at the end of the rental day. I probably wouldn't rent again and risk being charged $700 for two days of renting basic equipment. Definitely a buzzkill to finish my trip.

Great service; solid pricing,; and great quality rentals. Tyler was a huge help; he was very…read morepatient and helpful

It's amazing what excellent customer service can do to start off your vacation!! Garth and young…read morelady this morning did just that. Thank you

Reserved 2 electric bikes a week ahead for discount. Easy going staff, if weather is bad they gave…read moreme option for 100% refund. But weather was ok so we got the informative clinic from Henry. Off we went to Frisco with the Breckenridge Marathon also going on at the exact same time. But the path is big enough to share. Easy drop off, bikes were solid. Highly recommend

July 24, 2023. Monday. Morning…read more This business is in the heart of downtown Breckenridge. It's conveniently right by the start of the bike path to Frisco. My wife and I rented two bikes on-line from them. Make sure you rent on-line because you get cheaper rates. We rented an e-bike for her and a carbon fiber road bike for me ($60 each). The technician adjusted both of these to our ride height and provided bike locks and helmets free of charge. My technician oiled the chain and made sure the pedals were firmly screwed in. He had me sit on the bike to make sure of the seat height. We biked from Breckenridge, around Dillon Reservoir, and back. A total of thirty-five miles in one day. This was a beautiful ride, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. See attached photos. The bike path had been groomed and you can tell Colorado cares about its bikers. The only dangerous part of our entire ride happened on the east side of Dillon Reservoir, where the bike path became a downhill road with lots of bumps and holes. For three miles we went downhill and the shoulder is non-existent. We started at 9:30 AM and were done about 3 PM. The bikes held up nicely and if the miles intimidate you then definitely rent an e-bike. You still have to pedal but it kicks in to boost you on the uphill ascents. Rent from Carvers for the excellent service and custom fitting.

I LOVED this place, it was not all that expensive and it had amazing e bikes, they were just…read morecomfortable. customer service was awesome and chill. totally go here.

Kudos to my boy Ryan on an outstanding afternoon in Historic Breck. He went above and beyond the…read morecall of duty in the following categories... - client safety - creekside triage in the event we ignore his guidance. - cool stories - beer selection - insuring we can pet all the pups The best of times... greg and laura bowman

Great Ski shop... ask for Mason. He was awesome and helped with fitting a new pair of ski boots!…read more Mason was also able to set me up with a nice set of ski poles. After the purchase was wrapped up he adjusted my skis to fit the new boots perfectly!

We encountered a very rude staff member in this location. My son insisted that the snowboarding…read moreboots that he gave him were too small as his toes were curling. The staff member reluctantly gave him the next size after making some rude comments to him. Who needs that kind of service when there are so many other places to rent.

No refunds for early returns. Most shops will do this. My son had to leave early due to an…read moreunforeseen job interview opportunity. We had paid for 4 days in good faith, but the manager said he would not make an exception. He offered a comp day, but we're not locals. How would we use it? Apparently, in the fine print, when you sign the liability release, you agree to no refunds for early returns. The shop was clean, the employees were competent, and the equipment was good. But I would have appreciated an exception as a good will gesture.

Best place in town for ski and board rentals. Staff is helpful and friendly, had an issue with my…read moregear & they swapped it out no problem. Our group was very pleased with the experience! Reserve online for a better price!