Amazing ski & ski boots purchase…read more I recently bought a pair of skis and ski boots from Sporting Life, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! The selection was fantastic, with top-quality brands and a variety of options of skis for all skill levels (thank you Brennan). The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect fit for my skiing style.He took the time to explain the differences between models and ensured my boots were comfortable and well-fitted ( thank you George). I've already hit the slopes with my new gear, and everything performed perfectly! I highly recommend Sporting Life to anyone looking for high-quality ski equipment and expert advice.

Maya was a very helpful and knowledgeable sales assistant to us today at Sporting Life Market Mall…read morestore. She found all the sizes I needed and was very patient with me. We found exactly what I was looking for at a good price! Thanks Maya!

I had the BEST customer service yesterday at Shuswap Ski & Board. Peyton knew her product and was…read moreable to help me pick the perfect lifejacket for what I wanted it for. she didn't rush me and completely understood the challenges I was having with lifejackets not really desiged for women. I can't recommend this shop and Peyton herself enough! please shop here!!!

We recently (like yesterday) bought a boat so I thought buying my husband a wakeboard would be a…read moregreat birthday present. I googled "where to buy wakeboards in Calgary" and Shuswap Ski & Board popped up. I wasn't sure what to expect but...you have to trust the Google, right? I'm glad I did! I arrived and was immediately greeted and asked if they could help. I said I was looking for a wakeboard for my husband. They guided me through the selection process by asking questions about his skill level, weight, shoe size, etc. I mentioned that I liked a certain brand (b/c I'd heard him mention it) so they showed me the best option in that line for his skill level....even though it wasn't the most expensive one. When I asked about that one, they said "Nope, this one is the one he needs!" I love it when the most expensive thing isn't the "right answer" because of the price! The store is quite small but there is a LOT of gear there including paddle boards, PFDs, skis and ropes. I am planning a trip back to talk about buying a paddle board!

Have been dealing at Cactus for years. Great sales and service. Have refered many people. In fact…read moregoing tomorrow to buy another bike

This shop ripped me off for a $140 tune up that I proved they didn't do. They took advantage of me…read morebecause the bike looked new and I don't look like a pro rider. They also contaminated my brake pads in the process of bleeding my brakes so I had to go to another shop and pay for more service. Avoid these guys at all costs

I was on a mad hunt for a particular type of protein powder and by the time I had stepped foot into…read morethis Sport Chek, I was pretty miserable. We had been all over the city and had searched to no avail. But can you believe that of all the places we searched, Sport Chek is the one that actually delivered?!?!? Sport Chek stores now have a GNC nutrition store inside of them (most Sport Chek stores that is) and this one happened to be one of them. I found the prized protein powder I had been looking for and ended up buying two huge bins because they had a 'buy 1, get 1 50% off' promotion running. Plus I went ahead and bought a GNC Gold card from this location and I ended up getting two huge bins of the protein powder for less than the cost of what one would normally cost me!!! The service was a little flaky however, so the store loses 1 star. That aside, a very happy and productive shopping experience!

I am sorry to say that the experience I have had at Sport Chek has been less than phenomenal. Two…read moreseasons ago my ski season was ruined after my toenails fell off when I was skiing in ski boots I bought from there that were too big. I brought them back only to be fitted into boots that were too small and much to my big piggie's dismay, this season the same thing happened. I have been told by two different stores that the second pair of boots that I got from Sport Chek were too small, and when I called the store manager at Market Mall I was asked if I had cut my toenails. I'm not an expert on ski equipment, but when I go to a retailer that is probably one of the biggest stores in Canada for this kind of stuff and am told after two attemtps at getting fitted into the right sized boot that I should keep up on my foot hygiene, I'm ready to declaire to the internet world that the customer service at this retailer is a joke. Take your business to a mom and pop store that actually knows what they're talking about. I know I will in the future.

I was looking for a good boot-fiiting place and of course went to Lou's after multiple…read morereccommendations and suggestions. We were very "surprised" with my family when after an hour wait, we were told that because we didn't buy his HEAD boots from his store they can't do anything for us... When i mentioned that I'm not trying to get anything for free, and not here to complain but just want a proper boot fitting job done on my new boots (High End ATOMIC 130 flex boots) and of course willing to pay for fitting, he said "If you would buy from me I could help, but as you purchased elswhere, we won't touch other store's boots". So if yuo are looking for fitting and you didn't buy from them - I would reccomend too skip this place... The attitude is not customer friendly, and the customer service is totally absent, all about "buy my stuff" only...

Don't go to Lou's if you're in a rush. Do go to Lou's if…read moreyou want the best boot fitting in the city. Don't go to Lou's if you want someone to tell you what you want to hear. Do go to Lou's if you want honest, real feedback on equipment. This is my go-to ski shop in Calgary. Service is slo because they're incredibly busy (because other people like it too) and the team is trying to accommodate everyone. Know this before you go and allow for a little extra time and patience. The result though is great products suited to your skiing style and capability

place. These losers stole a myriad of things; including sports equipment, tools, and clothing,…read moreincluding our ski stuff. We believe in the local economy and supporting independent business in the community for many reasons, including the quality of service and knowledge that comes with experience and a local mindset. The crew at Abominable were not only knowledgeable, they were absolutely fantastic in working with us to understand our needs, and work to deliver for us. McKayla and Chelsea at the front end got us sorted at the front end with clothes, helmets, and goggles, while Randy worked patiently with us on the skis and boots. All parties answered our questions and provided us with the understanding to assure we were getting what we needed. Once the items were selected, it was turned around super quick to get us back to the ski hill. We both ended up with new Elans and they rock!! Thank you Abominable for taking such great care of us. Would recommend you to anyone along with a solid 5 experience. Thanks!!! Jeff and Mike.

I've outfitted my kids in snowboard/ski gear. I've found their return policy very good. They have a…read moredatabase which holds all our purchases for future reference (returns, exchanges, warranties). I like the 50% credit on kids gear exchanges once they outgrow a set. Staff was always friendly. It can be busy at times, so expect a couple days to have bindings set etc.

Mike was fabulous in determining what type of rider we were. Had regular trek bikes fur three…read moreseasons and then purchased our gazelle electric cm380 and T10. So happy and with the help of Mike advice and expertise. When buying any bike, information of the type of rider you are and what fits those specs is the most important. Sad that they will be moving as the shop was so convenient for riders along fish creek pathways.

It pays to be curious. Last summer's visit to CC Pure was so positive that I had to come back when…read moreI revisited my mountain bike selection journey. I spent the last month researching all things mountain bikes - I bought my last bike in 2001... it's been quite the learning curve. Bikes are in limited supply in Calgary, and some shops are using the global scarcity as a way to pressure a purchase, or at the least, get a 30% deposit. I restarted my search a month ago, beginning at Pure. Great experience. I demoed a couple different bikes. Then, I demoed two more bikes at CC Bow Trail (not so positive - more interested in making a sale than helping me), and then another demo at a Bowness shop (very positive experience). Yesterday, having narrowed down my search, I went back into Pure. Coming in at 5:30pm (they close at 6pm) didn't phase them. Cole was the sales rep and treated me great, as did other guys who helped me choose some pedals. The store was closing, and here Cole is offering me a demo ride. Even though I was somewhat certain about my purchase, Cole never once rushed me or the sale. It was around 6:30pm when I paid for the bike - 30min past closing. Big thanks to the guys at CC Pure. Helpful, patient, kind... and one happy customer with a new Santa Cruz Bronson + new set of clip-in pedals. Sincere gratitude for all the help.

Cole was SO helpful and when I went in to get my skates fitted and sharpened. He was extremely…read morepersonable and a real pleasure to chat with. He gave me some tips on how to how to maintain my skates and didn't make me feel dumb for not knowing too much about skates. He showed me some great options for skates, because I mentioned I might want an upgrade soon. Very knowledgeable about the skates he was showing me, and I didn't feel pressured to make a decision right away. Super awesome experience! Thanks Cole!!

I recently visited Professional Skate Service to inquire about custom skates, as I was having…read moreproblems with my new skates. I have purchased 2 different sizes of the Bauer 2S Pro in the last year, because I kept having issues with fitment. When I arrived, Cody introduced himself and asked how he can help. I told him about my issues and how I wanted to look at purchasing custom skates. Cody told me to let him have a go at the skates, if he cannot get them to fit, we can order a new set of custom skates. I went back to the store the next day with my Bauer 2S Pro skates and Cody went to work. He identified the root cause of my problem and went to work with the boot stretcher. I was able to test the skates later that evening and what a HUGE difference it was! I still need to see him to make a minor punch, but I can say that my feet wasn't hurting as much as it was before visiting Professional Skate. Prior to this, my feet would hurt so much, I couldn't skate, do crossovers, etc. Highly recommend anybody looking for skates to visit Professional Skate Service! Thanks Cody!!!