Welcome to Gates and Boards. Skiing and snowboarding is my passion. My first full time job was in a ski shop, it was supposed to be a year off before school, That year has turned into Twenty-seven and I have never looked back. The line "find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life" pretty much sums it up. My passion for skiing and snowboarding never fades; we continually test new ski and snowboard products throughout the winter season to give you the best skiing or snowboarding experience possible. All the staff at Gates and Boards has the same commitment to winter fun that I have, ski and snowboard products can be bought in lots of different locations throughout Ontario, but few store’s employ knowledgeable enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders, Please come and experience why Gates and Boards is one if the finest ski and snowboards shops in Ontario.

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Arnold Schubert

Boots today are worlds better than they were five years ago. With most companies offering custom molded liners and endless options for the fitters to work with, there is no reason to give any credibility to the saying that ski boots are supposed to hurt.

  1. Select a shop (preferably mine) by reputation or by recommendation of a fitter at that shop. I know if someone goes out of their way to recommend me to a friend, I will not let either party down.
  2. Be prepared; bring socks and foot beds to the fitting. If you don't have foot beds ask how they will benefit your new boot purchase. From a fit and performance option, all good shops will give you a few options in this department. I would much rather ski in a $300.00 boot with a good foot bed than a $400.00 boot without one.
  3. Footbeds will range in price from $45.00 for a pre-molded insole to $89.00 for a pre-molded footbed with the option of custom molding, to $150.00 for a full custom footbed. We will discuss which option is right for your ability level and budget.
  4. Can the shop you are dealing with correct any fit issues after the purchase? Make sure they have the ability to manipulate the shell to accommodate any abnormalities in your feet or lower leg.