A little bit of history...
The shop is owned and run by Di Green.
Di left school at the age of 17 after gaining a place at Sheffield Art College on Psalter Lane, but after finding out the course was 6 years long, she decided to go down the business and secretarial route! With her artistic abilities, and flare for interiors she has refurbished the store with an industrial feel, not only is it bright and striking but has a really good vibe going on. Her business degree and secretarial studies have stood her in good stead.
A few years Ago, Di ripped Dicks Board store apart then redesigned the whole Store. She was helped by two metallurgists, who at first didn't quite understand what she wanted, but once they looked at her designs, began to work with her they soon understood what her ideas were all about! Di changed the whole interior to a metal infusion of industrial pipe work, stainless steel, mirrors with a cool white back drop which shows off all the beautiful well chosen colours and designs of the collections which are in the Store.
Having worked in fashion and design for a number of years, gave Di her a good understanding and appreciation of great designs, colours and the best accessories you can find. Dick's Board Store is renowned for having the best ski and snowboard boutique inspired fashion in the North. (These comments are expressed by her customers who come from as far a field as London).
Expert service with a smile!
So if you are looking for something different, whether it's for a Winter holiday in the snow or just keeping warm and stylish for the cold wet Winters here, Dick's has it all, from headwear, eyewear, thermals, jackets, pants, beautiful après boots and Funky young kids Winter jackets and accessories. If you cannot manage to call in the store between 10am and 5.30pm. Dick's Board Store will be happy to stay open by appointment only if you are popping by after 5.30pm in the week.
Boots, Bindings, Boards and more...
The Staff at Dick's board store are all competent skier and boarder enthusiasts, with over 30 years experience in Winter Sports they give you honest and helpful advice on any problem you may have.
Boot fitting comes free of charge when purchasing your ski or snowboard boots. Dicks will be happy to fit any ski or snowboard boot which has been purchased from another source but there will be a fitting charge. Conformable/Sidas customised foot beds can be fitted in store. Please make sure you allow yourselves at least an hour for these. Just one more additonal aspect to make your skiing and snowboard boots more customised and comfortable to your foot. Dicks Board Store has been fitting ski and snowboard boots for over 25 years. They are renound for their expert knowledge and advice on all ski and snowboard boot fitting.
Our in-house workshop
The store has an in-house workshop which is run by Chris who is a qualified ski instructor, very friendly honest and helpful. Here in the Work shop your skis or boards can be serviced. Chris and his staff have undertaken many boot repairs, including having to stretch customers boots, when they have bought the wrong size!!! (Not from Dick's of course!!). Because the store is a Salomon stockist they have been stocking spare parts for all Salomon ski and snowboard boots, so if you have any repairs which you may need a replacement part, the board store will almost certainly have it in stock or one can be ordered for you.
So whether you are a novice or a mad max downhill racer, be it a boarder or a skier; here at Dick's there is something for everyone's pocket!
We do our best to please so pop in and see for yourself!