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gnomes Welcome to gnomes [the ski experts]. Based in Christchurch, weโ€™re passionate skiers helping our local community get the most out of the mountains.

We pride ourselves in custom ski boot fitting. Using the latest technology mixed with traditional methods to give each customer the fit they desire.

05/06/2026

๐ŸŽฟ ITโ€™S ON THIS WEEKEND ๐ŸŽฟ

The Winter Kickoff Weekend lands at Gnomes this Saturday and Sunday.

๐ŸŽฟ Win K2 Mindbender skis
๐ŸŽฟ Win a Porters Season Pass
๐ŸŽฟ Win a Vola tuning kit
๐ŸŽฟ Free boot & binding safety checks
๐ŸŽฟ Free Sidas socks with every adult boot purchase

Plus, the Porters team will be in-store on Sunday for season pass collection.

๐Ÿ“ Gnomes, The Ski Experts
400 Waterloo Road, Islington

June 6โ€“7

05/06/2026

๐ŸŽฟ WIN A PAIR OF K2 MINDBENDER SKIS ๐ŸŽฟ

How many binding screws are in the jar?

Visit Gnomes this weekend, use the iPad in store to enter your guess.

Closest guess wins.

๐Ÿ“ The skis and screw jar are on display in the middle of the shop.

๐ŸŽฟ WIN A VOLA TUNING KIT WORTH $449 ๐ŸŽฟBook your skis or snowboard into the workshop during our Winter Kickoff Weekend and ...
04/06/2026

๐ŸŽฟ WIN A VOLA TUNING KIT WORTH $449 ๐ŸŽฟ

Book your skis or snowboard into the workshop during our Winter Kickoff Weekend and you'll automatically go in the draw to win a Vola Home Tuning Kit valued at $449.

Whether your gear needs a full tune, edge work, base repairs or just a fresh wax, now's the perfect time to get it ready for the season ahead.

One lucky workshop customer will take home the ultimate tuning setup to keep their gear performing all winter long.

๐Ÿ“ Gnomes [The Ski Experts]
๐Ÿ“ The Works, 400 Waterloo Road, Islington
๐Ÿ“… This Weekend Only

๐–๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐š๐ฐ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐š๐๐ž ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ.

๐Ÿ”๏ธ ๐–๐ˆ๐ ๐€ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐„๐‘๐’ ๐’๐„๐€๐’๐Ž๐ ๐๐€๐’๐’ ๐Ÿ”๏ธWinter is almost here, and we're kicking things off with a huge giveaway.This weeken...
04/06/2026

๐Ÿ”๏ธ ๐–๐ˆ๐ ๐€ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐„๐‘๐’ ๐’๐„๐€๐’๐Ž๐ ๐๐€๐’๐’ ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Winter is almost here, and we're kicking things off with a huge giveaway.

This weekend only, every $100 spent in-store at Gnomes earns you an entry to win a 2026 Porters Alpine Resort Season Pass.

๐ŸŽฟ $100 spend = 1 entry
๐ŸŽฟ Spend more, earn more entries
๐ŸŽฟ Entries added at the till
๐ŸŽฟ Valid June 6th & 7th only

The Porters team will be at Gnomes on Sunday 7th June from 10amโ€“3pm for pass collection, making it the perfect time to drop in.

While you're here:

โœ”๏ธ Check out our Winter Kickoff Weekend deals
โœ”๏ธ Enter to win a Porters Season Pass
โœ”๏ธ Go in the draw to win a Porters merch pack

Whether you're picking up your pass, upgrading gear, booking workshop services, or getting ready for your first day on snow, we'll see you this weekend.

๐Ÿ“ Gnomes โ€“ The Works, 400 Waterloo Road, Islington, Christchurch

๐ŸŽฟ WIN A PAIR OF K2 MINDBENDER SKIS ๐ŸŽฟHow many ski binding screws are in the jar?The skis and screw jar will be on display...
03/06/2026

๐ŸŽฟ WIN A PAIR OF K2 MINDBENDER SKIS ๐ŸŽฟ

How many ski binding screws are in the jar?

The skis and screw jar will be on display in the middle of the shop during The Winter Kickoff Weekend.

Visit Gnomes, scan the QR code in-store and submit your guess.

The closest guess wins a pair of K2 Mindbender skis.

The winner can choose a men's or women's model in their preferred size.

๐Ÿ“ Gnomes, The Ski Experts
๐Ÿ“… June 6โ€“7

In-store entries only.

๐ŸŽฟ THE WINTER KICKOFF WEEKEND ๐ŸŽฟThe countdown is on.Join us this Saturday and Sunday as we kick off the 2026 winter season...
03/06/2026

๐ŸŽฟ THE WINTER KICKOFF WEEKEND ๐ŸŽฟ

The countdown is on.

Join us this Saturday and Sunday as we kick off the 2026 winter season.

๐ŸŽฟ Win K2 Mindbender skis
๐ŸŽฟ Win a Porters Season Pass
๐ŸŽฟ Win a Vola tuning kit
๐ŸŽฟ Free boot & binding safety checks
๐ŸŽฟ Free Sidas socks with every adult boot purchase
๐ŸŽฟ In-store-only deals

Plus, the Porters team will be in-store on Sunday for season pass collection.

June 6โ€“7

๐Ÿ“ Gnomes, The Ski Experts
400 Waterloo Road, Islington

Interested? Check out the event page for all the details.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1L2LkPpA6J/

02/06/2026

๐Ÿ‘€ Any guesses?

Something is happening at Gnomes next weekend.

More details tomorrow.

Anybody can sell a ski boot. Properly fitting one takes experience.Every season, skiers travel from around New Zealand t...
27/05/2026

Anybody can sell a ski boot. Properly fitting one takes experience.

Every season, skiers travel from around New Zealand to have their boots fitted at Gnomes.

In our latest guide, we take you behind the scenes of a proper ski boot fit โ€” from pressure analysis and custom footbeds through to shell modification, alignment work and performance fitting.

If youโ€™ve ever struggled with ski boot pain, discomfort or lack of control on snow, this is worth a read.

Read the full guide: https://gnomes.co.nz/blog/why-ski-boot-fitting-matters-more-than-the-ski-boot-itself/

21/05/2026

Dialling in ski boots ๐Ÿ‘Œ

From foot analysis and custom footbeds through to shell modifications, stance setup, Booster straps, and ZIPFIT liners โ€” every detail matters when comfort and performance are the goal.

A proper boot fit can completely change how you ski.

Happy New Year from the Gnomes team ๐ŸŽ‰Weโ€™re back on board and ready to help you get sorted for your overseas ski trip โ€” f...
04/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Gnomes team ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re back on board and ready to help you get sorted for your overseas ski trip โ€” from skis and boots to expert advice you can trust.

Pop in and let our ski experts get you trip-ready โ›ท๏ธโ„๏ธ

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400 Waterloo Road
Christchurch
8042

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+6433188433

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