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Find great bargains on used gear, sell off good stuff you no longer use and every item in the store is also on sale at 10 to 60% off! read more

With the waterski season just around the corner, there is an opportunity to build good habits in your stance and body position to ride your ski efficiently. Having proper body position on the ski not only makes waterskiing more effortless, it also can help read more

So you want to jump into the sport of Wing Surfing, but have no idea what size board, wing, or foil to buy? You are not alone! Wing foiling is the fastest-growing water sport in Canada, and choosing the right gear is the read more

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At Shuswap Ski & Board, we think a lot about family - both the one you’re born into and the one you choose on the water. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on an athlete who represents both: the incredible Paige Pigozzi. As many of you know, read more

Looking for a fun and exciting way to stay active and socialize with friends and family? Look no further, YYC Pickleball is the place to be! YYC Pickleball is a dedicated pickleball facility read more

The U21 World Championships was a massive stage for young athletes. With Calgary’s Predator Bay Waterski Club hosting the event, there’s extra pride for Canadians to cheer on read more

Welcome to the fastest-growing sport in North America and possibly the only pastime where “staying out of the kitchen” isn’t about dodging chores. At Shuswap Ski & Board, we’re not just your go-to experts for water read more

The World’s Best Are Coming to Calgary: The Inaugural Rocky Mountain Pro Am! This August, the Predator Bay Water Ski Club will host the inaugural read more

Since its founding in 1996, Shuswap Ski and Board has been a proud supporter of Waterski Wakeboard Canada’s (WSWC) activities, athletes and events. As read more

If you’ve ever stood on the back of a boat and watched the wake peel away, you know the feeling of freedom the water gives you. But for Ryan Dodd (@rdodd260), that feeling isn't just read more

Joel Poland is widely regarded as the most talented waterskier of this generation. Known as "The Ninja or The Alien" for his freakish athleticism and ambidextrous ability, Joel didn't just climb the ranks… he has rewritten the record books! He is read more

Do you have an older ski that still has some nostalgic value to you and you want to put a new boot on it and give it a rip this summer? It is unlikely any binding is going to just “fit” on your slalom ski. But no worries, assuming the core of the read more

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Pickleball Paddles in Canada Stocked at Shuswap Ski & Board. Are you looking to take read more

Mark your calendars watersports fans! The 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships are Coming to Calgary! This July, the world’s best waterskiers are descending on Alberta for a showdown of skill, experience, and raw talent. The read more

Shuswap Ski & Board loves seeing you in-store for a custom fit using our professional waterski boot liner heater. But we know that for many of our skiers in remote spots or those who just picked up a fresh set of Intuition H2o Dual Density Liners onl read more

When it comes to slalom waterskiing, safety and performance start with your bindings. The Reflex 930 release mechanism is the industry standard for hardshell waterski boots, offering unparalleled precision and a reliable release. Whether you’re back read more

Any high-level skier will tell you, a world-class ski is only as good as its tuning. Adjusting your fin can feel like "pissing in the wind" if you don't have the right tools, but once you understand the mechanics, it becomes your most powerful tool for read more

When the seasons change and temperatures drop, water skiers face a new set of challenges. Cold water simply doesn’t ski the same as warm water – fact! If you’ve ever noticed your buoy count drop when fall hits, you’re not imagining it. Here's why it happens read more

Learning how to anchor your boat is a fundamental skill for any boater. Even if you don't anticipate anchoring frequently, mastering the art of setting and retrieving an anchor is crucial. Anchors not only secure your boat in place for leisure activities like swimming or overnight read more

Did you know there were over 600 new brands and 3000+ new paddles released into the market last year? What the heck? How does that even make sense and how does anyone keep up? Shuswap Ski & Board has spent extensive time curating our product selection and we lean heavily into our cur read more

Your gear plays a huge role in your success on the water. For beginners, it’s all about ease of use and comfort. Look for a twin-tip wakeboard with a wider profile and soft, beveled edges. This makes it easier to balance, turn, and avoid catching an read more

Set at Parco Nautico del Sesia, Recetto, the 2025 Worlds brought together more than 180 elite waterskiers from over 30 countries, each vying for glory in slalom, tricks, jump, and overall disciplines. It was a vivid week of global waterskiing excellence and Shuswap Ski & Board was g read more

Nothing ruins a set on the water faster than a snapped lace on your favorite BOA-equipped gloves or BOA water ski boot. But you don’t have to worry, fixing a BOA lace is a simple 10-minute task once you know the "U-turn" secret. read more

Predator Bay Waterski Club, just south of Calgary in Foothills County, set the stage for the 2025 IWWF U21 World Waterski Championships. Running from July 31 to August 3, the event brought together over 110 read more

Shuswap Ski and Board is stoked to announce we are the Title Sponsor for Schacres Lake's inaugural World Ranking List Slalom Tournament coming up on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. The event kicks off at 3pm, and will run 2 slalom rounds for an read more

The countdown is on! From July 28 – August 3, 2025, the Predator Bay Waterski Club in Calgary will host the read more

How to repair a waterski Video. Shuswap Ski & Board's founder, someone who's repaired thousands of waterskis, Mike Gazley, put together this quick how to video. We look at a couple of common slalom waterski repair issues and walk you through to to repair them. Sadly, ha read more

Help us cheer on Team Shuswap Ski & Board as they make waves in 2025! From the lake shores of Canada to podiums across the globe, these athletes are gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable year. A team boasting multiple world champions and top contenders in their respec read more

The 2025 Canadian Water Ski Championships will take place from August 5-10, 2025, at the Shalom Park Water Ski Site in Edmonton, Alberta. Athletes from across the country will compete in 3 events including Slalom, Trick, and Jump, read more

Whether you're tied up at the Sicamous public docks or moored at your private slip, every boater knows that cringing sound of fiberglass meeting wood. Protecting your hull isn't just about aesthetics; it's about preserving your investment. read more

Hi Everyone, I thought I would share the wealth. All you have to do is remember and implement all this while you are skiing ????. Should be easy, right?... :) read more

Pickleball Self Evaluation By Kevin Stanley IPTPA Level 2 International Pickleball Coach read more

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A quick video detailing the process we use in store to quickly and easily fix an insert that has come out of your slalom water ski. read more

Mike from Shuswap Ski and Board has repaired hundreds of wakesurf boards over the years. For simple repairs on wake surfers, this video details a couple of quick and easy fixes that we frequently do at the store for boards that caught a whack off the swim platform or the dock. The main read more

Dryland practice prior to the first attempt to ski is very important for beginners. The excitement of learning to ski will make your student keen to listen. While dry and warm the skier is in the best frame of mind to listen and absorb the information. the read more

The 2024 Wake Canada National Wakesurf Championships, presented by SWS Marine Group, were held in southeast British Columbia this year. The event was held at Koocanusa Village on the shores of Lake Koocanusa read more

We are getting close to the 2024 IWWF World U17 Waterski Championships!!! We are very excited to host over 100 athletes from 20 nations here in Calgary and we want you to come too! read more

The last few weeks really sunk in for me and brought me back to the roots of the sport that has created so much for me and my family. Waterskiing started for so many of us on a public lake, with no mission aside from some family and friends having a great read more

It seems that most skiers, boarders and fans agree that the Moomba Master is one heck of an amazing event, whether a spectator or participant and many proclaim it as the best event of its kind in the world. 2024 was the event’s 63rd year, my read more

Putting a new grip on your paddle may seem difficult but it really isn’t! Andrew gives a rundown on the ins and outs (Just remember, let the receiver make those calls! :P ) read more

If you've just picked up a new HO Syndicate Works or Omni, you’re holding a masterpiece of carbon fiber engineering. But as any high-level skier will tell you, a world-class ski is only as good as its tuning. Adjusting your fin can feel like read more

A gap in equipment equality inspired Kayla Dixon's capstone project of building two adaptive trick skis and an adaptive jump ski for the Kamloops Water Ski Club. Kayla's adaptive jump ski and trick skis are the first to become available in all of BC and will provide adaptive skiers more options at the annual KWSC adaptive clinic. read more

Upgraded with the radical SuperFabric® material, this shoe mixes lightweight performance with extraordinary durability. More than living up to its name, SuperFabric® material combines extreme durability with ultra-lightweight performance. That read more

Whether you’re building a backyard court or just settling an "out-of-bounds" argument, knowing the exact size of a pickleball court is important! The best players on earth can telegraph the court in their mind and send the ball into angles that leave you scrambling! The good news? read more

The Slingshot Hover Glide series is the gold standard for versatility in the wakefoiling world. Whether you're riding behind the boat, in the waves or pumping off the dock, getting your setup right is the difference between effortless flight and a read more

Keep your board out of the sun! Keep it in the shade or keep it in a reflective bag. SUP bags also protect it from dings and other misfortunes while travelling read more

Radar is considered a leader in waterski glove technology, offering a range of designs from the high-performance Vapor BOA series with Kevlar palms to the fatigue-reducing Vice gloves with integrated dowel and palm strap. read more

Syndicate (by HO Sports) is arguably the most recognizable name in high-performance waterski equipment. Their glove lineup is built around the legendary 41 Tail pattern, which is widely considered the "gold standard" for competitive slalom skiers who demand read more

Finwhispering.com is dedicated to promoting best practices in slalom skiing, water ski setup and custom ski-tuning; to establishing a common descriptive ski language; and to offering read more

What Barefoot Boom Is Best For My Boat? World Champion barefooter Mike Seipel used his 30 years of experience and training to personally design each of the Barefoot International (BFI) booms without compromising safety. Our own Mike Gazley has owned and coached with BFI barefoot, training booms since he bought read more

As the pioneer of sit-down hydrofoiling, Sky Ski is the leading brand for riders looking to master big air tricks and high-performance aerial maneuvers. Founded by industry legend Mike Murphy, every Sky Ski hydrofoil is handcrafted in the USA using CNC read more

Jumping has been my guide, my coach, my driver, and my friend. It’s also been my biggest measure of accountability. In some cases, the lessons have been subtle, almost mysterious, under the radar; in some cases they’ve been drastic, very exposed and graphic, leaving me feeling vulnerable and destroyed. Any way you look at it, subtle or extreme, it’s read more

Local Wakesurfer Honoured with Prestigious Legend Award read more

Any high-level skier will tell you, a world-class ski is only as good as its tuning. Adjusting your fin can feel like "pissing in the wind" if you don't have the right tools, but once you understand the mechanics, it becomes your most powerful tool for read more