Clubs
Long-standing cooperation with successful ski clubs and youth development structures.
SF Sports · References & customer voices
References from ski racing, clubs, the ski industry and bootfitting
Whether it is ski service, race service, bootfitting or honest equipment advice, SF Sports is valued by clubs, athletes, industry partners and customers because our work proves itself in practice — on snow, in training, in competition and in the workshop.
Race service
Ski service
Bootfitting
Clubs & Athletes
Industry & DSV
Why references matter
Trust is built through experience, not claims
The following voices show what SF Sports stands for: precise ski service, reliable race service, technical bootfitting, honest advice and a deep understanding of equipment, athletes and setup.
Athletes
Direct feedback from ski racers on service, setup and performance.
Industry
Trust from brands and partners in the ski industry.
DSV & Youth racing
Service, training and equipment expertise in alpine youth racing.
Clubs & partners
Voices from the ski racing environment
Successful clubs and partners trust the work of SF Sports when it comes to equipment, race service, ski service and advice.
Club · Race service · Equipment
SC Starnberg
“With more than 650 members, Ski-Club Starnberg is one of the larger and most successful alpine ski clubs in Germany. Athletes from our youth development programme are active in all squads of the DSV, BSV and the Munich Ski Association and have repeatedly won medals at German school and youth championships.
Our partner S.F. Sports from Gilching has played a major role in this success story for many years, taking responsibility for the ski service and equipment of many of our athletes. As a former ski racer, Franz Simmerl is a true racing specialist. He knows from his own experience what really matters in ski racing. You notice that in the ski, in the boot and in the service.
With his great experience and his honest, fair advice, Franz is the most valuable contact point we could wish for in equipment matters. Thank you very much for this excellent cooperation.”
Club · Youth racing · Race service
RG Burig Mindelheim
“RG Burig Mindelheim is one of the most successful clubs in the Allgäu Ski Association. In recent years, the club has succeeded in bringing young athletes into the squads of the DSV, BSV and the Allgäu Ski Association.
Our partner Franz Simmerl from Gilching has played a major role in this for several years. With Franz, our ski racers have an outstanding partner who delivers first-class race service thanks to the latest technology. As a former ski racer, he knows what matters in ski racing. Our athletes benefit from his many years of experience and trust his exceptional quality.”
Customer voice · Race service · Advice
Helge von Hirschhausen
“S.F. Sports — or as we say in our family, ‘Simmerl Franz’ — stands for outstanding ski service, genuine customer focus and, above all, truly objective and fair advice on skis, boots and equipment.
Franz will tell you very directly and honestly when you do NOT need to buy something. And when he says a purchase or a service is worth it, it really is. I do not know a better race service or better advice — and at excellent prices. If I trust anyone, it is Simmerl Franz — for me, he is the authority in ski racing.”
Industry & ski federation
Voices from the ski industry and the DSV environment
Service quality, equipment expertise and reliability matter most where athletes, coaches and brands depend on consistent results.
Ski-Industry · Ski service · Quality
Ralf Frummet · Sales & Marketing Manager Blizzard Tecnica Germany
“Ski service is his passion. Franz understands the challenges and demands of first-class ski service. From his own experience, he knows exactly which details need to be adjusted in order to deliver this consistent quality — not only in alpine ski racing. That is why we have trusted his outstanding quality for many years.”
DSV · Youth racing · Equipment optimisation
Wolfgang Maier · German Ski Association
“The development of equipment in alpine ski racing over recent years has shown us that ski service and the continued development of innovative grinding structures are becoming increasingly important not only in elite sport, but already at youth level.
With Franz Simmerl, the DSV has gained a competent and highly motivated service partner for youth alpine ski racing. For years, Franz Simmerl has impressed with one-hundred-percent professionalism and reliability, providing valuable impulses and ideas for equipment optimisation in the youth sector.
Through his commitment to service courses, coach education and his role as a ski service centre for the DSV/BSV youth teams, coaches, athletes and parents all benefit. For me as sporting director, this is an essential pillar in the development of sustainable success in alpine skiing.”
Athlete voices
Feedback from training, competition and bootfitting
With ski racers in particular, it becomes clear how strongly service, bootfitting and equipment setup can influence performance.
World Cup ski racer · Estonia · Race service
Juhan Luik
“SFsports has been the best sports shop throughout my entire alpine skiing career. Franz does everything very personally — he always takes the time to answer my questions, shows me exactly how to check and double-check my equipment, and explains why certain things work.
With his real experience in the field and the proper machines in the workshop, he prepares and measures my equipment at the highest standard. SFsports is the only shop where I have truly learned how to prepare my equipment, understand what makes a fast setup, and improve my overall performance.”
Armenia · Bootfitting · Race setup
Gleb Moseov
“Working with Franz over the last few years has shown me just how important every detail in a ski boot really is. I’ve learned that even the smallest adjustment can have a huge impact on performance, and that a difference of just 0.5 degrees can be the deciding factor between success and disappointment in one of the most important races of the season.
What sets Franz apart is his incredible attention to detail, technical expertise, and passion for helping athletes perform at their best. I am truly grateful for the knowledge and experience I have gained through working with him. Even today, I continue to learn something new from Franz, and that ongoing process has been invaluable to my development as an athlete.”
What these references show
SF Sports connects service, advice and setup understanding
Many customers come for ski service, race service or bootfitting. The real difference is how these areas are considered together.
Race service with experience
Edge, structure, wax, sidewall and finish need to match the skier, discipline and intended use.
View race serviceSki service with high quality standards
A proper ski service starts with inspection and ends only when base, edge and finish are truly right.
View ski serviceBootfitting for better performance
Ski boot, footbed, shell and stance position influence control, comfort and power transmission.
View bootfittingAdvice that also says no
Good advice does not mean selling as much as possible. It means recommending the right equipment and the right service.
Contact usSF Sports · Gilching near Munich
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