Blog
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Race Tech: Why Not All Grinds are Equal
There is much confusion in our marketplace on how and why a ski should be ground a certain way. Not all grinds are created equal. Even two different shops with... -
2016 Ski Sneak Peak, Part 1
A couple of skis we're excited about here at Start Haus. Just a sneak peak! More reviews in the pipes: 2016 Volkl RTM 84 2016 Nordica Enforcer -
The Straight Dope on Ski Boot Liners
The heart of the boot story for the 2015 season has most certainly been advancements in ski boot liners. Several manufacturers have spent significant research and development on creating liners... -
Anon M2 Ski Goggle Review (with Video)
The Anon M2 goggles have been getting a lot of attention this year, thanks to their magnetic interchangeable lens design. They're touted as the easiest lens change on a ski... -
Scarpa Freedom SL Backcountry Ski Boot Review
At the Start Haus we don't bring in new boots lightly, and when we bring in a new brand, we do it after serious testing and consideration. This year we... -
Cross Country Ski Tuning & Wax at Start Haus
Start Haus is well known for our World Cup caliber downhill ski tuning and waxing, but what you may not know is we bring the same level of excellence to... -
Bootfitter's Notes: Lange RX 90W Women's Ski Boot Review
One of the questions we get a lot in the boot room is, “what is your most comfortable boot”, or “what is your best boot?” The answer to these questions... -
Bootfitter's Notes: Bootfitting for the Backcountry
Several years ago out in the Mount Rose backcountry I had my first day of real backcountry skiing in Tahoe. At the time the Marker Duke was introducing a new... -
11 Ski Gear Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
At Start Haus, we have some of the most passionate, knowledgeable and savvy customers around - but everybody makes mistakes. Over the years, patterns emerge, and our top ski testers,... -
Bootfitter's Notes: Lange XT 130 Ski Boot
The Lange XT 130 LV is a high-end expert ski boot with a great snug fit and a hike/ski function that releases the cuff. Now on its second year, the... -
2015 Frontside Carver Comparison - SierraJim
As a western (Tahoe) based ski shop, we at Start Haus have a lot of demand for wide-ish waisted, soft snow biased skis, and for sure, we carry a wide... -
2015 Giant Reign 27.5 Review
One of the bikes everybody is talking about for 2015, Giant or otherwise, is definitely the new Giant Reign 27.5. Updated for the coming year, the Reign got the tweener...
