Snowboard Shops in the Summer

Before I headed up to Mount Washington for my last turns of the season, I had to swing by my local snowboard shop for some last-minute supplies. Fortunately, the guys hadn't put away the snowboard gear just yet, so I was able to stock up on spring wax and grab a washer to replace the broken one on my rear binding. It's safe to say, however, that most of the snowboard gear will be moving towards the back of the shop in the next few days. So what do snowboard shops do in the summer, anyway?

Most of them transition to selling skateboards, bicycles, and other summer sports gear. My local shop is located just steps away from some great mountain bike trails, so they sell a fair number of mountain bikes and accessories. This doesn't mean they stop selling snowboard gear entirely, in fact, some of the best deals of the season can be found at these shops during the summer months.

The local snowboard shop is part store, part hangout. Despite the lack of snow, don't be a stranger at your local shop this summer! The guys love seeing their winter customers, and will often point out the great prices on that board they know you've wanted for awhile, or those boots you kept eyeing all winter long. If nothing else, popping into the shop every now and then is a great way to remind yourself how much you really love snowboarding!