Fantastic ski and snowboard shop located in Mukilteo in the same building as the Tapped Mukilteo restaurant. It is located in the back of the lot on the bottom floor. The owner, Joe, runs this place and wow, he make you feel like a local customer, but an old friend. I came to get my skis tuned up before ski season. He was able to take care of my skis and my kids skis in addition to checking the bindings as well for free. The turnaround was fast. He got these tuned up next day. Prices for the tuneup were very reasonable. Lots of gear available here. If I need to get new skis for my kid as he gets bigger, I will definitely get them here. Joe has definitely earned a life long customer. Highly recommend for anyone in and around the area. read more

Joe is the best! He took care of my husband and got him good gear for his first time skiing and even threw in a free wax for my skis. Decent prices for used gear that's in like new condition. He checked my bindings for me and made sure they were good before our trip. His dogs are super cute too :) read more

Joe is SO HELPFUL and friendly and really takes the time to walk you through what you're buying. He does an excellent job waxing/trimming the boards, and skis and has so many options in store. My go to place for everything winter read more

I have had this used ski shop bookmarked for a while and finally went and checked them out! I think they just moved downstairs, they are underneath Tapped, you cannot see the shop from the main road. We walked in looking for a set of skis for Cody to ski on at the resorts. They seemed to have a ton of used ski and snowboard boots, and lots of second hand snow wear for kids and adults. We browsed the skis real quick, but didn't seem like they had a huge selection. We ended up talking to a guy who was there helping the shop out/volunteer, and after what we told him we were looking for, he gave us his honest opinion and told us that they probably did not have what we were looking for. Love stores when they aren't hard on selling you their product but giving you their honest opinion! The guy does ski tune ups and waxes too. Will have to come back later in the season for his services. Thanks for a great experience! read more

OVER PRICED AND EQUIPMENT BREAKS ON YOU . I purchased hundreds of dollars worth of equipment sold to me and the owner ensured me it was all good to go. My snowboard biding just snapped off, the straps ripped as soon as I got home to try them on. I went to check online prices, and found out he ripped me off, just buy the gear off Amazon, you'll get it brand new and in better condition. The equipment will also not break on you as soon as you try them out. read more

The Sports Connection - Ski & Snowboard Shops Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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To be clear- this is a USED shop. Which is totally fine, but I wanted to mention that because we didn't realize before going and so we were kinda surprised when we walked in. Anyways, the owner joe is absolutely wonderful. Just a super cool, nice dude. My favorite part about the entire shop is Jerry Springer, the shop dog. She is the sweetest most adorable pup and I basically played with her the entire time we were there ;) We enjoyed browsing and trying on some helmets. We will probably return to buy mine from there, which means I get to see Jerry again! Woohoo. Support local businesses and take a look here before buying at some huge retailer. You'd be shocked at what you could find for a fraction of the price. P.S all clothing I browsed seemed very gently used. Nothing torn or stained or unseemly. read more

I recommend this store for buying used ski equipment. Skip the rental hassle and get a set of your own that you can get used to. So convenient to just throw it in the car and go! The prices are really reasonable and the owner is very knowledgeable. read more

Saw this shop on the way home. Funny we've never stepped foot inside it until now since we only live down the street. We immediately turned around and this has got to be one of the best locally owned shops we've ever been to. Everything is well organized. The owner is incredibly nice and friendly. There's even a cute shop dog that welcomes everyone into the store. I found the coolest snowboarding pants for such a great price. Guaranteed to find something to match your own style here. I'm super happy with my purchase and will definitely be back! read more

The Sports Connection - $35! - Ski & Snowboard Shops Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

Incredible customer service! When I took in my daughter's broken snowboard binding, the owner helped me fix it with spare parts for free rather than trying to sell me new bindings. He definitely was looking out for the customer experience and demonstrating the benefit of locally owned businesses. He also had incredible cornhole boards and benches made out of recycled skis and boards. Check them out! I'll definitely plan to stop by more often! read more

I made the drive to Mukeltio today, to check out Sports Connection and I'm so glad I did. I took my two girls with me and we found snowboard and boots for one. Skis and boots for the other. Great equipment for a great price! Joe was so cool! What a great little shop, and he takes pride in providing quality second hand gear. He does the edges and waxes them, so you are ready to hit the slopes. His Springer Spaniel is so gentle and sweet. He greeted us at the door and made us feel so welcome. Cheers Joe ! And I believe "Jerry", for a great buying experience and helping us find exactly what we were looking for! read more

Super great deals on quality used snow gear ! Owner was super nice and you get greeted by the chillest dog ever ! Must stop by if you want affordable snow gear with a friendly staff read more

Hubby and I checked out the shop today and are so glad we did! We haven't skid in a while and needed all new gear. Joe and his friend (who I think just stopped in to visit) was so helpful. He had no problem with bringing me 6 different pairs of boots to try. We walked out of there with all new gear (well new to us) at a very fair price. Well worth the drive from Granite falls. read more

I've been to a few other snowboarding shops, and this one is, by far, my absolute favorite! I came in to get my bindings on my snowboard adjusted, and came out with high quality snowboard jackets, great tips, and a new snowboarding bag + snowboarding mask (that the owner graciously threw in for free). I was amazed at how wonderful the service was! The owner, Joe, was knowledgeable, caring, friendly, supportive, selfless, and helpful. He was able to answer any question that I had with confidence, and he is an experienced rider himself. There were plenty of options to choose from when it came to store selection (jackets, pants, boots, boards, etc.). I couldn't be more thankful that I came across this store. If you're looking for winter snowboarding or skiing gear, check out The Sports Connection! read more

Awesome service. Good prices on ski and snowboard equipment. Lots of decently priced ski wear. They even buy back some types of equipment. read more

What a great place! He is a super helpful, honest and fair. Will travel the distance to go to his shop again when I'm looking for more gear or need more help! read more

This shop is amazing! He was able to fix three pairs of skis that were damaged by an Amazon product designed to help kids learn to ski (lesson learned- look closely at a product even if it says "does not damage skis). Saved our ski season! read more

really awesome place that deserves more business. affordable and excellent shop. has awesome deals on new and used skis. Joe waxed and restored my custom indigos and they look good as new. I got such a good deal on the wax that i am convinced joe did it because of his passion for the job, not the money. read more

Came in looking to swap some old ski boots and skiis for some boots that fit since it had been 13 years since skiing last. Joe had the perfect pair of boots, brand new and I received a fair trade in on my older equipment. I found some new goggles for $99 that were $230 in REI and received a very nice case with my purchase at no extra charge. Then Joe sized my ski bindings with the new boots at no charge. Throughout the process I was impressed with his knowledge and focus on what I wanted to achieve. He never tried to "sell" me, but his vast inventory of boots and other gear was enough for me to want to spend more time upgrading my winter equipment at the Sports Connection. read more

I made the drive to this Mukilteo store last weekend to get some ski gear for the winter. I'm a beginner and didn't know too well what I was doing when I went in there. The owner spent a lot of time with me making sure I got boots, clothes, goggles and poles that fit. I could tell he wasn't just doing the customer service routine, but actually cared about getting me the right gear. There is a very large selection of gear for a second-hand store, and it was all very reasonably priced. I was able to walk out with everything but the skis (which I already had from a friend) and still have money for lift tickets! There is also a resident springer spaniel that really adds a comfortable and relaxed touch to the store. All in all it was well worth the drive. read more

My friend recommended coming here for cheap snow gear since we were planning on going to Stevens Pass. We were greeted by the cutest dog ever when we walked in. While the store is quiet and small with a limited collection, I was able to find some pants for $20! Unfortunately, they ended uo being wayyyy too uncomfortable so I called to make sure it was okay if I returned them. The store owner, Joe, was really nice and helpful, and allowed me to return them. Definitely going here next time I need some new gear for cheap though! read more

We met the owner randomly at a rest stop outside SeaTac. We chatted while our dogs bonded, and he was so kind. He gave our new puppy some of his dogs treats. His dog was also a rescue, and anyone who rescues a pup in need gets 5 stars! Thanks again, friend! read more

Joe was so great , friendly and very knowledgeable . Great prices, excellent selection. The best part: his Springer Spaniel, Jerry , to greet you at the door! What more could you ask? read more

Best place in Seattle I have found that has everything you could possibly need for the ski & snowboard season! And all for the best prices anywhere, including Craigslist. The selection was unbelievable! 100's of ski boot ranging in price from mostly $50-$75 for excellent & top-of-the line brand names. You really could spend about the same for your own equipment here for the same cost of renting equipment two times. And Joe was so helpful and spent a lot of time with me and my daughter making sure everything worked together and fit properly. It's a one-stop shop for all your ski equipment and gear you need without breaking the bank. Plus he works on equipment and does the waxing as well. Shop here first before you go anywhere else and you won't be sorry. I just can't say enough about the place! Thanks for all your help Joe! Will be back again real soon! Joe will also buy your gently used ski equipment if you are interested in upgrading to better equipment. So a win-win all-around with top notch service you just don't see anymore. read more

Highly recommend this place! Joe did a great job helping me find a board and boots! And his Springer Spaniel is adorable. I was very impressed with the service. Great Ski shop! read more

This shop is a rare gem! I brought in a board with a broken binding and he spent an hour creating a new strap and making sure it was safe to ride. He wouldn't accept any money and said more people need to do things out of the kindness of their heart. He could have easily told me to buy new bindings but he wanted to help me out instead. read more

This store feels like home... or maybe like your best friend's garage - full of all sorts of used stuff that you want to take with you. Joe is super friendly and willing to help you find just what you need. Great selection of outdoor winter clothes, gloves, hats, scarves, etc. Tons of ski boots to choose from. Selection of skis, poles, and helmets were more limited, but 'tis the season. So glad I live close. Even if I didn't it would definitely be worth a drive. read more