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.

Our experience with Joel was wonderful! He helped outfit both of my kids in skis and boots in their…read moretrade in program, including finding boots to fit my son's wide calves. Now I won't go anywhere else!

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

The owner is the nicest guy, goes the extra mile and goes above and beyond. He reminds me of a…read moreowner that had a skate shop when I was younger, so wana support the local shop and keep him around! Works on scooters too! We're only focused on the skate boards rite now. Even hooked up baby girl with a proper helmet

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"

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!!

Alpine ski shop is the best! They're super friendly and knowledgeable about both skis and…read moresnowboards. They have a good array of clothing and accessories to peruse while waiting on your equipment fixes. They were able to heat mold my boots and insoles as a walk in and even set bindings on my new skis! They're quick to help choose a set of skis to fit your needs (ex: easy vs west coast skiing, strength and skill). Prices are fair and customer service is worth it. Been here a few times and continue to recommend!

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.

This is a great place to find used sports equipment. They carry a ton of different sports…read moreequipment- basketball, soccer, football, hockey, figure skating, lacrosse, golf and probably a dozen other I forgot about. Staff is very friendly and helpful, and the prices are pretty reasonable if you know what you are looking for. There are a few issues though. First, the store is way overstuffed with equipment, to the point where its almost hard to move around. The prices are OK for some things, but overpriced for others- you can tell they are not necessarily experts in certain sports (stay away from the tennis rackets, most are ancient for example.) They also don't pay very well for equipment, but that's not unexpected- after all, they need to make a profit. Overall, its a good place to shop for equipment rather than always buying new.

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.

Stopped by a few months ago to sell some gear. They took my stuff and wrote an order but didn't…read moregive me a copy. They said I'd get an email and my bad, I was dumb enough to not get a receipt. Took my gear and I never got an email. I emailed them, nothing .... I would not recommend consigning anything with them. I'm out whatever my gear was worth.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Never go here , it seems they discriminated you. I waited for 20 minutes for the girl to go get…read moremy size for the Nike shoes I wanted and I was looking to buy two pairs. I see her and another employee bring shoes out for others that came after me. Even a couple came in after and they got the shoes. Avoid this place at all cost. You are better off going to the mall and an actual store that sells shoes.