Absolutely, that is exactly what we love to do for folks.  There are often a lot of memories and emotions (hopefully positive!!) attached with expensive ski gear.  It's a great way to preserve that and give them a second life.  Check out the Custom Build page…

 

Do I Have to Have My Own Skis or Boards?

Nope.  We have a large stock or skis and boards in a variety of styles, colors, brands, and eras, and it is continually changing.  We may even have YOUR old gear.  You can tell us what your looking for and we will send you images of our current options, or just have our design team pull something together for you.

 

Do You Do Any Custom Work?

We love custom work...give us a challenge and we'll give you a quote.  If you can dream it up we can build it for you, and we are happy to customize any of our designs based on your personal preferences.  Contact us with your ideas...

 

Will you Ship Your Products?

We will ship most everything we make nation-wide partially assembled, and can also ship fully assembled product via freight shipping; but it is not cheap nor is it recommended.  Chairs have a 4-part assembly that is pretty easy….Please contact us for international shipping rates

 

Will the Skis Poke My Head?

No. We build our standard chair size to accomidate someone up to 6'3" or so, while keeping a normal Adirondack chair proportion.  If you are taller, we can easily lengthen the back for you, otherwise do not expect to hurt yourself while sitting in a chair! 

 

Are Your Products Suitable for Outside Use? 

Perfect for outdoor use with cedar wood and stainless steel hardware.  Very weather resistant and can be left out all year round to enjoy those sunny winter days after a few nice runs.  Products can also be finished to match or add to your inside décor.

 

Do I Need to Finish your Furniture?  What Should I use?

Cedar needs no finish for outdoor use and will weather to a soft silver-gray patina if left untreated.  More about Cedar.  If you cover your chairs or store them out of the weather and sun, they will last an incredibly long time left untreated.  Alternatively, you can finish any of our products (our we can do it for you if you prefer) for increased protection and durability.  Finish Options here...

  

Why Should We Have GMSF Build us Anything?

We have spent considerable time perfecting our designs to make an exceptionally comfortable and well-built product with some of the best materials available.  Each piece is hand-built, and each presents a unique challenge due to the fact that skis taper in two directions.  Thoughtful consideration, with a critical and artistic eye, is given to each ski combination; matching and fading colors into each other, while blending brands and eras.  Plus you'll be supporting a sustainable, local, and small Vermont business.        

 

How Long Have you Been Doing This?

I’ve been building things all my life and have worked as a carpenter professionally since 1997 on and off, and have been building ski chairs since 2003.  The woodshop and storefront in Essex was officially opened in March of 2007.

 

Where Do you Get Your Skis and Boards?

We advertise locally for them and end up collecting and buying them from individuals, businesses, resorts, ski schools, and the local recycle centers.  There is a lot of old and discarded gear here in Vermont alone as technology rapidly changes, the trick is finding it. 

 

Can I get Any of your Furniture in All Wood and No Skis?

Sure.  I’ve had a number of people interested in my designs that are not really into the whole “ski thing”, and I’m fine to make all wood furniture as well.  We also carry a full line of cedar garden furniture; view the collection here.

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