The Ski Shop - Captains Cabin Sevenoaks

The Ski Shop - Captains Cabin, ski shop in Sevenoaks (Kent)

The Ski Shop - Captains Cabin Sevenoaks Ltd is an independent ski shop located in the south-east of England, in the town of Sevenoaks, Kent. The company presents itself as a family business with a 25-year history and a team of enthusiastic skiers who together have almost 100 years of experience on the slopes. Its approach, according to its own description, is to offer personalised attention and a friendly environment in order to tailor its knowledge and experience to each customer's needs.

Ski equipment range

The shop's catalogue covers the main categories of equipment and clothing for skiing. Equipment includes skis, boots, helmets, poles, bindings, safety and avalanche gear, insoles and boot spares. Clothing includes jackets, pants, baselayers and thermals, midlayers and fleeces, jumpers and après-ski wear, socks, one-piece suits, belts and bracers. Accessories include gloves and mittens, hats, balaclavas and facemasks, buffs and neckwarmers, ski goggles and spare lenses, goggle cases, sunglasses, protection, heated products, suncreams and lip balms, hand and foot warmers, washing and waterproofing products, general accessories and luggage such as ski bags, boot bags, holdalls, backpacks and hip bags. It also has a section of tuning and servicing tools, with waxes, waxing irons, brushes and scrapers, edge files and guides, base repair kits and vices and clamps. For footwear it offers snowboots and après footwear, and it has a kids' section including clothing, accessories, equipment and footwear, as well as a school trip checklist.

Brands represented

Among the featured brands it stocks are Salomon, Atomic, Stöckli, Head, Carv, Hestra, Schöffel, Goldbergh, Helly Hansen, Poivre Blanc, Duvillard, Degré 7 and Protest. The full brand list also includes Arcade, Barts, Bloc, Buff, Camelbak, Coolcasc, Dakine, Dalbello, Dare2b, Data Wax, Falke, Fubuki, Gabel, Giro, Gogglesoc, Henjl, Intuition, Jailjam, K2, Kneebinding, Kunzmann, Lange, Leki, LP Maier, Mammal, Manbi, Marker, Mons Royale, Mycoal, Nikwax, Oakley, Olang, Ortovox, Picture Organic, Pulse Labs, Reima, Rossignol, Scott, Sidas, Ski Man, Smartwool, Spyder, Superfeet, Thermic, Toko, Tyrolia, Uvex, Volkl, Watts, Wearcolour, Zanier, Zigzag and ZipFit. The shop also announces the addition of Fischer for the 26/27 season and the arrival of the 2027 ski range, with the possibility of pre-ordering Stöckli skis.

Technical and fitting services

The shop provides custom boot fitting and insole services, boot servicing, ski servicing and equipment hire. It has an on-site service workshop, under the motto "ON SITE Ski servicing at Captains Cabin", and offers fitting appointments for boot fitting. The company stresses that it does not simply sell boots, but fits them, and backs this activity with more than 35 years of experience helping skiers from Kent and the South East. It also publishes its own guides on boot fitting, ski maintenance and hire of skis, boots and equipment, as well as tips on caring for Hestra gloves.

Online sales and shipping

The shop operates with integrated e-commerce and offers free UK delivery on orders over £75, including skis and boots. Purchase options include home delivery, Click & Collect, finance, the Cyclescheme programme and returns. It also sells gift vouchers.

Location and customer service

The shop is located at 113-117 St Johns Hill, in Sevenoaks, Kent, postcode TN13 3PE. The company encourages customers from the South East and London to visit the shop and offers telephone support for enquiries. Opening hours are Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:30, remaining closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

113-117 St Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PE · Phone: 01732 464463 · Email: sales@theski-shop.co.uk