BaseNZ Ultimate Workshop – Ski & Snowboard Tuning in Wānaka
We got you. The crew in our Ultimate Workshop are the real deal – armed with next-level tools, over 20 years’ hands-on experience, and the kind of gear nerdery you only get from riding every damn day.
From edge-touch-ups to full-on resurrections, we’ll get your setup gliding like a dream.
Walk In, Drop Off, Ride On
No need to book – just rock up with your skis or board. We take walk-ins all season long. Whether you’re chasing a full tune or a quick wax, we’ll get you sorted.
Overnight Tunes – Drop It Off, Pick It Up Next Morning
Heading up the hill tomorrow? Sweet as.
Drop your gear into our Wānaka store before close and – if the damage isn’t too hectic – we’ll have it tuned and ready for pickup the next morning.
Fast turnaround, no compromise on quality.
Ask the team in-store and we’ll get you sorted.
TUNES – Dialled In from Base to Edge
Ultimate Tune - $100
The name says it all.
- Belt grind + stone grind for base flatness + structure
- Full P-Tex fill
- Ceramic edge tuning (Snowglide sharpness)
- Hot box wax (max penetration, 3x the glide)This is our pro-level setup – perfect for serious riders or start-of-season refresh.
Full Tune - $85
All the goodies, minus the hot box.
- Belt + stone grind
- P-Tex repair
- Ceramic edge
- Hot iron wax
Ideal for regular riders who want speed and grip without the premium wax soak.
Basic Tune - $45 w/ P-Tex - $65
- Belt grind
- Spot P-Tex
- Ceramic edge
- Hot wax - Mid-season fix-up to stay fast + safe on mixed conditions.
WAXES – Speed Boosts That Stick
Hot Box Wax – $40
- 4–6 hour heated wax chamber
- Saturates the base, lasts 3x longer than a normal iron wax
Hot Wax – $25
- Temp-specific hot iron wax
- Hand-finished by our tuning team
- A solid all-rounder
Buff Wax – $15
- Fast wax while-you-wait
- Ideal for a weekend top-up
MOUNTS + REPAIRS – Gear Surgery Done Right
Got a blowout? Snapped an edge? Binding shift? We'll sort it.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Mount | $65 |
| Remount | $75 |
| Sidewall Rebuild | from $50 |
| Edge Replacement | from $50 |
| Base Patch | from $40 |
| P-Tex/Base Weld | from $5 |
Prices marked “from” depend on the damage. Our techs will give you a full rundown before work starts.
🚀 Why We're the Ultimate
– Tune today, shred tomorrow. We’re fast without cutting corners.
– Exclusive to us in Wānaka, fully saturates your base with wax for serious glide
– Pro-level structure and flatness, tailored to NZ conditions
– Next-gen edge tech, sharper, smoother, longer lasting
– Our head tech has over 20 seasons under his belt. There’s not a gouge he hasn’t fixed or an edge he hasn’t brought back from the dead.
