These guys and gals ROCK Just purchased new snowboard and gear for my teenager, second time doing so, older sibling got his last year. The staff are very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without being pushy. Once we made our purchase, they assembled ans setup our boards. Being a few moths out of season, we got a GREAT deal. They have boards and skis with all the accessories. They also offer seasonal rental which is awesome when your kid is still growing. The price for seasonal rental is very reasonable, you'll make it back quick, when you consider the price of the seasonal rental is anout the same as a day rate at Crystal or White Pass. read more

Buyer beware: There is no boot return or guarantee. Worked with salesperson for over an hour to pick them out. Rode them once. Hated them- hurt terribly. We went back in, explained the discomfort, etc. and was told we purchased the wrong size- nothing they could do except sell us another pair and to try to put them on facebook marketplace.. long time customer- I will never buy from them again. read more

Great service! Had my tennis racquet re-string price isn't bad, service was amazing! I mainly say it I was happy to get it re stung in my favorite strings currently and even the staff smiled seeing me happy so for me 10/10 service. Even put my raggedy rubber band back perfectly hahaha I appreciate that very much. If you ever need a racquets re string this is the spot for sure !! read more

Sturtevant's Ski Mart Tacoma - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I visited the shop on 7/23/26 because I've seen a Patagonia backpack before at the store so I wanted to see what they had. When I walked in, I was greeted by a man and a woman, both very kind. Immediately I was told the backpacks might be "more than what I'm looking for," even though I hadn't said anything about my budget or what I needed. I'm hoping the intention wasn't stereotyping me, but the assumption made me feel a bit dismissed, and it changed the tone of the interaction. Im not calling anyone racist but I'm not sure if me being Latino or not your typical skier (appearance wise) gave them a quick assumption that this wasn't my place to be. They still offered me to walk in and browse but I was already turned off by the interaction. I ended up leaving because it felt awkward. I think the staff meant well, but it would help if they asked customers what they're looking for before making assumptions. It would make the experience more welcoming. read more

First time going in, The service here is just top tier. Bryan helped me find the perfect boot for my hobbit feet and paid excellent attention to small details, friendly staff and warm environment overall! read more

People are so friendly and knowledgeable about their product! I went in inquiring about a new tennis racquet because I wasn't sure which brand I wanted. So they recommended a few styles based on the racquet that I already own. So helpful! AND you can rent them for a few days, free of charge! read more

I've always had used crappy old ski boots and never had a problem. I bought my first pair of new ski boots here. I was sized and tried on a couple boots. Found some that felt good walking around the store. I was told there was no returning the boots but they can work with me to tweak the boots if there are any issues or discomfort. On the mountain after a single run the boots were cutting off the circulation to my toes, literally making them numb. Sturtevants told me to keep wearing them that they will probably break in. After 4 ski days my feet are still asleep a numb so I took them in to see if they could make some adjustments. As soon as the guy looks at my foot he says the problem is 100% my huge arches and the only way to fix the problem is to get some custom fit inserts for a couple hundred dollars from them. Spending 800$ and trusting them with no return policy it would've been great if this was mentioned beforehand. They made no tweaks or adjustments and I refuse to give them anymore money. I won't ever be buying boots here again. read more

Great service, loved the sales people! Wonderful inventory and it was nice that things were on sale! Buyers have good taste!

Great place to go for skis/snowboards. Staff is great, super knowledgeable. Lots of options. Rock on.

Shelby, and Colin were so insanely helpful and went above and beyond to help me. I'd drive out of my way to specifically come back if they were working! read more

Julia was so amazing and helpful! She told us exactly what ski boots to look for in terms of our foot and ankle shape. She was obviously very knowledgeable and enjoyed helping us out! read more

Julia was so patient with me and my tiny feet and large calves. It took 90 minutes to fit me for a new pair of ski boots and she was incredibly insightful. Not once did she make me feel pressured or bad about telling her what I was feeling. My husband compared her to Sherlock Holmes as she tried to pinpoint why my feet were falling asleep. She was enthusiastic about finding out the culprit to get me the best fit. Thank you, Julia! read more

We have rented ski equipment for me, my son, and my grandaughter for several seasons, now. Matt has been incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and fun to work with! We plan to continue renting with Matt for years to come! Joe Sinnitt read more

Great customer service! I just went into to get some stuff for a Mt weekend! Snowboarding stomp pads, got a few extra pieces... warm jacket, neck warmer and ski socks! Recommend going here for all winter sport needs! read more

Needed help getting my new skates adjusted. Julia knew exactly what they needed and molded them to perfection. She is a super skilled technician. read more

STEVE! Thank you so much for fitting me in my ski boots. Two days worth of all day skiing and they ARE AWESOME!!!! Steve spent a good hour at least with me, taking me through a few different boots and having me walk the store. I've been a snowboarder for years and he explained how important the boots are and we had a great conversation about all sorts of stuff. I've only been skiing a few days but these boots don't bother me at all and I've spent all day in them. Great service, great prices, great support not only on the initial purchase but they'll help you out later on too if you need the help. Thanks Steve! -Mike, the guy with the big calves. read more

These guys are my local ski shop and I really want to support them. To be fair, i have had positive experiences here and some not so positive. Biggest problem always seems to be not enough staff on the floor. More than once i have tried to buy something there only to leave because I couldn't find someone to help me. I bought skis and bindings here last spring 2024 and the experience was disappointing. After waiting for someone in the store to ask me if i needed help, I approached the two staff at the register who were chatting with one another asking "is there someone who can assist me with the skis?" A young women said yes with a rather dirty look. While she did "help" me, she couldn't tell anything about the skis i was interested in because "she was a racer and didn't like these type of skis." I should have ended the interaction there but was really excited to buy some new boards so i ignored her. The result was I wound up with skis that are too short for me and cant be returned (been used a few times now). It's my fault for not picking up the signals i was getting that this person wasn't interested in helping me -even when I asked about ski lengths for this particular ski. Long way around is that I will think twice before buying here again. read more

Staff was helpful and took the time to help sort out various products! Was shopping for ski and boot bags.

The customer service I always receive here is great! Chad,Shelby and Kenny to name a few. They will take time to explain and help you even if you aren't buying right then. I've had skis mounted and boots fitted here. Even when there busy they make you feel important. Keep up the great work. Cj read more

Sturtevant's Ski Mart Tacoma - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Wanna give these guys a huge shout out. Went in last week wanting to get my SB boots stretched out. Instead, the guy told me I needed new boot inserts with arch supports. I thought he might be up-selling me since they were $50 inserts, but dude really sounded like he knew what he was talking about like a mad boot scientist. He told me how they'd prevent my foot from spreading out and moving around. I went for it. Today, I just came off Summit having the best day of the season so far. My feet felt fantastic all day, and my riding was better as a result. We'll done, Sturtevants. I'll be back. read more

I was extremely impressed by the knowledge and care that Alex put into finding what type of skiing and in what my price range I was looking in. My previous skis were from the middle of a 25 year ski career. They are rough. So rough. Alex took this into consideration and spent about an hour talking to me about where I came from, what kind of snow I liked, and what holds me back as a skier. From there he came up with options, stated the difference in these options, and let me pick the rest. I am forever thankful for employees (and leprechauns) who take the time out to share their knowledge and who care about their customers. If you want a fun, knowledgeable, and one on one experience please put off your Seattle trip and visit this shop. And there's a booze store across the parking lot! Well worth it. Edit: the drink in my hand is non-alcoholic. I'm not a degenerate, don't you worry. read more

Sturtevant's Ski Mart Tacoma - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Bought new ski boots from Bitta today, she was so extremely patient and knowledgeable with choosing exactly the boot I needed that I didn't realize I needed. She got me the perfect fit and kept her sense of humor the whole time. Seriously can't recommend her services and Sturtevants enough. Wonderful experience with her, thank you again Bitta! read more

Really low on snowboard bindings. No one asked us if we needed help. We went on Black Fri. The store capacity was easy to see that there was a lot more than the States mandate. No one seemed to be paying attention to capacity. Social distancing not really. read more

We just learned how to snowboard this past winter and we wanted to invest in snowboarding gear. My bf and I were looking for boarding helmets and saw this establishment while driving to REI. The staff are friendly, approachable, and are knowledgeable in the products that they sell. The prices are quite steep but if there is a sale - in this case, my helmet - it's quite a deal. They also provide tune-up services which is located in the back of the store. read more

Great spot! Been buying from them for years! Quality service and wonderful products! They have same products as online retailers at same price! It rocks! read more

Matt is super helpful for anything snow-related. Tacoma location is awesome. Matt's customer service is top-notch.

We LOVE coming here. Seth, Patrick, and Otto are fantastic!! They helped us pick out exactly what skis we would demo, provided outstanding customer service, and are just all-around amazing people. Highly recommend Sturtevant's for all your ski-related needs. And if you need boots adjusted talk to Otto because he's a wizard and fixed my friend's boots on the spot when he had issues. This store is great and these guys are the reason we keep coming back. THANK YOU! -Em & Billy read more

I needed my ski boots punched out. It was quick and easy.

Amazing first experience at Ski Mart! Bryan spent hours with my family and was so patient and knowledgeable as we worked through ski boot options and he ensured that we all left with the best fitting boots possible. Truly, a game changer for our family who's biggest complaint about skiing has been painful feet. We've already recommended Ski Mart to our skiing friends! read more

Sturtevant's Ski Mart Tacoma - Getting fitted for custom insoles. 100% worth it if you have high arches. - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Professional. Knowledgeable. Understanding. Comprehensive. Empathetic. Awesome experts. Amazing service. Excellent selection. Have been going to Chad at Tacoma Sturdevant's for years now for my girl's tennis gear. Racquet's, strings, grips, bags, balls, shoes and clothing. Chad's patience and expertise is unmatched. My girls took up skiing a few years back. They have been renting skis and boots up until now. The fellas at S's Ski Mart recently were visited by the two of them. They were hooked up! Best boots on the market for them. After trying on a few for comfort, "we want to make sure that you are completely comfortable & that you find the perfect boots for your feet and skiing style" they got the perfect individual fit. The skis and bindings that they both got are excellent, highly-rated and they are both so happy. Thanks again and again Team Sturtevant's! Keep up the great work! (REI, right across the street. Great selection. Great fit for the PNW..... knowledge, experience, service, empathy and understanding.... not so much. Hard to keep up with the guys across the street at SSM. It's not enough to have a selection. Customers need to be 'fitted' by an 'outfitter' .... a person can find the perfect 'fit' at Sturtevant's every time. We have.) read more

Sturtevant's Ski Mart Tacoma - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Closed because of 4 inches of snow? Booked the rental house, tickets, and now possibly no skis last minute? I had reservations and they didn't let us know that they closed 3 hours early. Zero heads up, zero notifications, and zero reliability. Recommendations for a more reliable place would be appreciated read more

I've been coming to this place since I started snowboarding 4 years ago and I absolutely love it. The staff goes above and beyond what's need of them, their service desk is the best! Today Avery installed my bindings together and was so helpful and also just a fun person to chat with! She got my hardware on, got my board waxed and had me on my way in about 15 minutes! I couldn't recommend this place more!! read more

The ski shop guys here are great. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful in answering questions, and do a good job on ski maintenance. My family has been taking our skis to Sturtevant's for tune-ups for years, which got a lot easier after Sturtevant's relocated from Puyallup to their new spot near the Tacoma mall & next to Costco. The end-of-season sales also offer some fantastic prices on new skis, ski/binding packages, and boots, with most or all of the top brands in stock. They also carry tennis, golf, water skiing & wakeboarding equipment and clothing - so it's not just for skiers! read more

We were about to make the huge mistake of buying our kids used gear on offer up but decided to stop in and look around. What a lifesaver! Turns out we did NOT know as much as we thought we did about fit and equipment even though my husband and I have been snowboarding and skiing for years. Matt literally spent almost 2 hours explaining boot fit and board differences to my 17 yr old snowboarder. And Bryan assisted my husband in getting set up with a ski package. He was also really great and so knowledgeable. The prices were also cheaper than we thought they would be. The skis we bought here were $70 cheaper than on Amazon! For our younger 2 they suggested their season rental program since they are still growing and new to snow sports. It just could not have been a better experience. You may want to save money by buying used on offer up but if you don't know all the ins and outs of the sport, don't do it! I know that my kids are going to have a great season because their gear is going to fit them correctly. Also with the rental program if they grow during the season I can go back in and have them re-fit. Very glad we stopped in. This is the old school type of customer service that's hard to find these days. read more

Best ski shop in the south sound. Staff is amazing in what they know and can help you with anything. Kenny will hook you up with a great tune up for your skis and the rest of the staff will help you with anything you might need. The gear is top notch and not overpriced. On top of it all you can even run into the staff up at Crystal and they will talk skiing with you on the lift. Overall the best shop in Tacoma and the place I buy everything for the season. They have great water sports stuff in the summer two. read more

I got my snowboards tuned and waxed here and they did a great job. Will be coming back here for and board needs.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Always want to help. Our go to store for all ski/snowboard gear, tune ups, help,

The young HS gal setting up my son's rental skis was barely paying attention to what she was doing. He got to Bachelor and wasted most of the day hiking back to the lodge because the skis wouldn't stay on. He's 6'3" and 175lbs. She had the bindings set at a 4. Plus, one of the bindings wasn't adjusted all the way up to the boot. When we returned the skis, the manager was very nice and understanding and made it right with us. He handled the situation very well. read more

I love this place. Been there 3-4 times for tennis and skiing. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. No matter what you need, they will accommodate if they can. read more

Many items in this store a just a tad on the pricey side, but not all and if you watch the sales you can do just fine. I have become quite loyal to this store due to Ken who works in the back as a ski tech. He is one of the most knowledgable and honest people I have ever met who wanted me to buy skis from him. I never buy anything without copious research and told him so, thanked him and walked out of the store after spending about 20 minutes with him. Here's the thing that has made me loyal, he didn't lie about anything and his advice about what to purchase was perfect. I went back a week later and made the purchase! If you want skis, boots, or bindings make sure you check them out with Ken, he will not steer you wrong. read more