Blades
Don't judge this ollie-centric chainlet by its Fall Out Boy—heavy soundtrack and teen-favorite skater brands: For everyone in need of snowboard boots or a mountain-ready parka, Blades dishes up sporty, dependable lines such as Nike and Holden. Buy one of the boards—by Burton, Ride or K2—and the knowledgeable staff will even assemble it for free. If you need a lift to the mountains, both locations of the shop offer bus trips ($45—$175; sign up at bladesnyc.com) to several resorts, including breakfast, plus the option to add a lift ticket, ski or board rentals, and even a novice lesson. 659 Broadway between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts (212-477-7350) • 156 W 72nd St between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves (212-787-3911) • blades.com