Repair Recommendations
**Gear Hut does NOT do any repairs**
But we always encourage you to FIX IT!
Check out our local recommendations for repair.
Reno is lucky to have awesome humans with solid skills. If you're looking to fix your textiles, backpacks, tents, bikes, or skis, reach out to Kendra, William or Ginny!
Kendra Bell
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Kendra is one of Gear Hut's former Adventure Pros who specializes in repairs and alterations to both gear and apparel.
Ask her about extending the life of your gear before finding a new replacement.
Cost/repair starts at $30
Below is a list of her specialties:
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Size Alterations
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Patching
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Rips and Hole Repair
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Zipper Repair and Replacement
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Waterproofing
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Support Structuring for Longer Wear (Clothes Only)
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Reworking Garments for New Uses
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Large Crash Pad Repairs
William Elbert
Contact:
William is a hobbyist mountain biker, skier, and bike mechanic available to restore and repair neglected bikes. He can also aid in basic ski maintenance.
Examples of his costs:
$20 for a hand wax
$10 for core shot repair
Below is a list of his specialties:
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Restoration
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Drivetrain replacement/cleaning/tuning
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Wheel truing
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Tube repair/replacement
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Minor suspension tuning
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Ski/Board Waxing
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Ski/Board Sharpening
Feel free to reach out to William if you have
any bike or ski/board questions!
Ginny is Northern-Nevada native and enjoys backpacking, climbing, skiing, knitting, and baking. She is able to do garment resizing and garment, backpack, and crash pad repair.
Cost/Repair starts at $25
Below is a list of her specialties:
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Size adjustments
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Rips, holes and patch repairs
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Repurposing Items
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Crash Pads
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Hand Knit Items