Skiboot RX

What Skiboot RX does

Skiboot RX is a privately held, founder-owned specialty ski retail and boot fitting operation headquartered in a single physical storefront at 2490 Gabel Road in Billings, Montana. The business was opened by Tim Hedin in fall 2013 and operates seasonally from mid-September through mid-May, employing approximately 4 human staff (plus shop greeters). Its core function is the sale of premium ski equipment paired with expert custom boot fitting services for the local and regional Montana skiing community, addressing all skill levels from beginner through expert, including alpine touring and backcountry segments.

The company's underlying technical capability centers on boot fitting and customization: custom footbeds molded to the exact shape of each customer's foot, heat molding of modern heat-moldable boot shells and liners, and boot modification using punches and infrared alteration equipment. Skiboot RX is described as the only provider in Billings offering infrared boot alterations and as home to the city's only certified Master Boot Fitter (founder Tim Hedin). The product portfolio spans skis, bindings, boots, poles, gloves, heated and compression socks, and boot bags sourced from premium brands including Nordica, Atomic, Blizzard, Salomon, Head, Armada, Dynafit, Lange, Hestra, Thermic, and others, plus the authorized installation of DPS Phantom Waxless Glide, a permanent ski base treatment that eliminates waxing.

The business model is direct-to-consumer retail with no e-commerce: customers visit the physical store or contact the shop by phone or email for boot fitting consultations, gear purchases, and service scheduling. Revenue is generated through one-time gear sales, pay-as-you-go professional boot fitting services, kids season rentals for children 13 and under (integrated with the EasyResv3 reservation system), and Phantom installation services. The go-to-market is purely local with limited digital presence, relying primarily on in-store experience, founder reputation, and word-of-mouth within the Billings regional ski community. No external funding, public listing, M&A activity, or geographic expansion has been disclosed.

Name

Skiboot RX

Legal name

Skiboot RX

Website

https://skibootrx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skiboot RX is a privately held, single-store ski pro shop in Billings, Montana offering premium ski gear, expert custom boot fitting, kids season rentals, and DPS Phantom waxless glide installation to local and regional Montana skiers of all skill levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Equipment Retail & Custom Boot Fitting Services

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Snowboard Service & Repair Shops (Tuning, Mounting, Boot Fitting) (CRAMAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Snowboard Equipment Retail (Skis, Boards, Boots, Bindings, Poles) (CRAMAJAA), Ski & Snowboard Apparel Retail (Outerwear, Base Layers, Gloves, Socks) (CRAMAJAB), Ski & Snowboard Rental & Demo Shops (CRAMAJAE)

Keywords

• Ski boot fitting
• Ski equipment retail
• Custom footbeds
• Alpine touring gear
• Kids ski rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Billings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ski Gear Sales: Retail sales of skis, boots, bindings, poles, gloves, heated socks, and boot bags. One-time product purchases with brands including Nordica, Atomic, Blizzard, Salomon, Head, Armada, Hagan, Dynastar, Scott USA, Dynafit, Lange, Technica, Tyrolia, ATK, Look, Hestra, Swany, Lenz, Thermic, Fits, Bridgedale, Dissent, LeBent, Nordica, Kulkea, and Athalon.
2. Boot Fitting Services: Expert boot fitting services including custom footbeds, heat molding, and boot alterations. Professional one-on-one service with certified boot fitters.
3. Kids Season Rentals: Season-long rental program for skis and boots for children 13 and under. Sizes up to 150cm skis and boot size 26.5.
4. Phantom Waxless Glide Installation: Authorized installer of DPS Phantom Waxless glide - permanent one-time application that eliminates need for waxing. Revenue from installation service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Skiboot RX is a single-location Billings, Montana ski pro shop that sells skis, ski boots, bindings, socks, gloves, and boot bags from major brands, while providing expert custom ski boot fitting services including custom footbeds, heat molding, and infrared boot alterations. The shop also offers season-long kids ski/boot rentals and serves as an authorized installer of DPS Phantom Waxless Glide permanent base treatment.

Product overview

Skiboot RX operates as a retail ski shop offering a comprehensive portfolio of ski equipment and professional services. The core product lineup centers on skis and ski boots from major manufacturers (Nordica, Atomic, Blizzard, Salomon, Head, Armada, Technica, Dynafit, Scott USA, Lange), complemented by bindings, socks, gloves, and boot bags. Services include expert boot fitting (custom footbeds, heat molding, boot modifications) provided by the only Master Certified Boot Fitter in Billings, and Phantom Waxless Glide permanent base treatment. The company also offers kids season rentals for children 13 and under, serving skiers from beginner to expert levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boot Fitting Services Professional one-on-one ski boot fitting services including custom footbeds molded to foot shape, heat molding of heat-moldable boot shells and liners, and custom boot alterations (punches, infrared). Provided by the only Master Certified Boot Fitter in Billings for skiers of all skill levels.
• Ski Gear Retail
• Kids Season Rentals
• Phantom Waxless Glide Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• DPS Phantom provides consistent waxless glide performance for the life of the ski/board - just as slick on day 100 as on day 1

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DPS SkicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized installer of DPS Phantom Waxless glide product. One-time permanent application that eliminates need for ski waxing. Provides consistent performance for life of the ski/board.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sport Chek: Canada's largest sporting goods retailer with ski, boot, and apparel offerings plus seasonal boot fitting. Comparable as a large-format retailer selling across the same ski equipment categories.
• Backcountry.com: Major online outdoor and ski retailer carrying skis, boots, and apparel from many of the same brands. Broad incumbent representing e-commerce competitive pressure on local ski shops.
• REI: Cooperative outdoor retailer with broad ski category offering, seasonal boot fitting services, and dominant scale. Broad incumbent selling ski equipment and offering fitting services as part of a much larger outdoor portfolio.

Direct peers

• Powder7: Colorado specialty ski shop with deep online and in-store gear selection across alpine and AT categories. Comparable for ski equipment retail breadth and seasonal specialty focus.
• Evo: Action sports and ski specialty retailer combining e-commerce with physical stores, offering boot fitting and curated gear assortments. Direct peer with overlapping retail + service model and deep ski category focus.
• Sturtevant's: Multi-store Pacific Northwest ski and snowboard specialty retailer with strong boot fitting services, custom footbeds, and full alteration capabilities. Direct peer because it operates the same combination of ski equipment retail and expert boot fitting services targeting enthusiast skiers.
• Christy Sports: Colorado-based multi-store ski and snowboard retailer with deep boot fitting expertise, demo and rental programs, and seasonal mountain-town locations. Direct peer due to equipment retail plus professional boot fitting services in regional mountain markets.
• The House Boardshop: Long-standing ski, snowboard, and wakeboard specialty retailer with strong online presence and curated gear selection. Comparable peer for ski/snowboard equipment retail with enthusiast customer base.

Emerging players

• Moosejaw: Online outdoor and ski specialty retailer carrying ski gear, boots, and apparel from premium brands. Comparable as an emerging online ski retail channel competing for enthusiast customers.

Others

• Skis.com: Online specialty retailer focused exclusively on skis, ski boots, bindings, and accessories. Adjacent peer representing the online pure-play in the same ski equipment category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theskiboot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ski-boot-rx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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