The best little ski shop in South Carolina. What we lack in GARGANTUAN SIZE we more that make up for in quality customer service. We specialize in custom bootfitting. With Boot fitting, well there is lot abit art and a lot abit science to the craft. We love what we do, and we know we are the best bootfitters in columbia south carolina. Our web site is chock full of links and information on custom boot fitting and snow ski manufacturer links. Take your time and read all the articles on our bootfitting page. And, all you custom bootfitters out there that are looking for tools and equipment to make your job easier, well this is the site. Take a look at our Southern Ski Tools and Equipment section. The Toe Jam Spreader is a tool for stretching ski boots in just about every conceivable direction possible and the H/O Grind-N-Vac is the quickest, easiest, and cleanest way to grind orthotics, period. Well I guess thats it, thanks for stopping by and please come back agian really soon.

Southern Ski's
Custom Bootfitting Tips 

Changing any one of these will influence the others.

Control is the basis on which all skiing experience is built, it is affected
by how your boots fit (shell size--footbeds--alignment--balance) and how
your skis are tuned and waxed.

Mike & Sean Tambling's Certifications: 

Certified Master BootFitter 

Charter Member's of America's Best BootFitters 

Board Certified Pedorthist 

O.S.T. 

Southern Ski's mission is to provide:
The best custom bootfitting service available in the Carolina's and the South East.

Southern Ski sells these brands of Ski Boots:

Atomic, Dalbello, Head, Lange
Salomon, Technica

Custom Bootfitting Services:

  • Custom Bootfitting provided for new ski boots at no cost on boots purchased from Southern Ski. All custom bootfitting (on new boots) comes with a Guaranteed fit. All services available on your existing ski boots also (cost based on the amount of time involved).

  • Custom orthotics using the MasterFit InstaPrint Orthotic system.

  • Master BootFitters Specifically Trained to Work With the Anatomy of the Female Skier.

  • Specialization in Stretching Ski Boots. We can make those toes and bunions really happy.

  • Fore / Aft Stance Balancing Analysis.

  • Knee Alignment Analysis.

  • Heat moldable replacement Liners.

  • Electric Boot Heaters Installed.
    Southern Ski will sell and install custom boot heaters for a customer who has cronic cold feet.

We correct these common Boot fit problems:

  • Cold feet
  • Arch pain and cramping 
  • Forefoot cramping and numbness
  • Shin pressure and pain
  • Ankle pressure and tenderness
  • Ankle and heel slop 
  • Poor edge control


Click on one of the Custom Bootfitting Articles below
and learn how to gain more comfort and control.

New Article! Balance in Skiing is Critical!     Mike Tambling explains why being in balance is absolutely critical in snow skiing. 
Custom Bootfitting Terms     Here I have a list of the most commonly used Bootfitting terms. 
Test your Balance     Sean explains how to test to see if you are in balance. Being in balance can make you a stronger skier! 
Master Bootfitter Speaks out!     Another Master Bootfitter ( Steve Cohen ) gives his slant on why all skiers should have their ski boots custom fitted.
How to Buy Ski Boots?     Mike has compiled a list of things you should look for and questions to ask when searching for the perfect fitting ski boot. Did you know that most skiers (national average) purchase boots that are 1.5-2 sizes too big for them.
What are orthotics?     This article answers the oft asked question. Orthotics should be the starting point of any bootfitting done to a skiers ski boots.
Do you need Realignment?     Tim Hancock give you the answer to this unique question. He explains
in simple terms how canting your ski boots will help most skiers.
What is Stance Balancing?     Mike tries to help skiers find master bootfitters who will take into
consideration the skiers stance in their ski boots. Being too far forward
or a skier who skis the tail of their skis will have to work harder to
get down the hill than a skier who is perfectly balanced.
Testimonials      Here we have posted just a couple of testiomials that customers have sent us.


E-mail Mike or Sean your custom bootfitting questions. 


To find a Master Bootfitter in your area click on the America's Best Bootfitters (ABB)http://www.bootfitters.com




Southern Ski is located:

1671 Lake Murray Blvd.

Columbia, SC 29212

Ph#: 1-800-675-4261

Fx#: 1-803-781-1232

Store Hours:
April - October
Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
*NOTE*We welcome Saturday appointments by our In-Town, Out-of-town, and Out-of-State Customers. Please call and make an appointment by the preceding Friday for all Saturday appointments.
November - April
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
and Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

E-mail: comments@southernski.com

SOUTHERN SKI is located in Irmo (suburb of Columbia,SC), 3/4 of mile toward the Lake Murray Dam from St.Andrews Rd. From Columbia take I-26 west and get off on exit 102A(its the exit just past Harbison Blvd) the exit will loop around and you will be going the the correct direction. Go 2 miles from interstate exactly and we are on the left. From Charlotte take I-77 south to I-20 west to I-26 west and get off on exit 102A. From Greenville or Spartanburg take I-26 east and get off on exit 102A. From Atlanta or Augusta Ga. take I-20 east to I-26 west and get off on exit 102A.


 



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