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Its that time of year in Tahoe- the season of sales!  When we go, we go big.  Here is your guide at a glance to figure out what is on sale, and for what level of discount.

UPDATE:  All winter clothing is now 60% OFF!

50% OFF

All Recreational Skis / All Rec Bindings with purchase of Ski / All Ski Helmets (with the exception of the POC Orbic Comp) / All Goggles / All Gloves / All Poles / All Ski and Boot Bags / All Race Protection and Speed Suits

UPDATE:  Ski boots are now 50% OFF with promo code BOOTS50

20% OFF

All Ski Boots / All Race Skis (marked at the sale price, 20% OFF Race) / All Race Bindings with purchase of a Race Ski (please contact us for best match with race bindings).

Details

Any item currently marked on sale is listed at the sale price.  For 2015 skis and bindings, we can't list our half off sale online, so feel free to use the promo code SKI50 .
Coupon is good for one pair of bindings per ski.

Stockli recreational skis are not on sale- these models carry over

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 the same machine will turn out different results depending on the specs that are used on the equipment, and by what technician.  Whether race gear or rec, this brief side by side comparison should help you cement your decision to bring your equipment to the specialists:  Start Haus!

Please note:  These images are not doctored (other that the addition of text or illustration) and have been uploaded in full resolution for you to better see the detail.  Click on em to see the detail!

Here is a side by side with a pair of skis ground by our techs, and a pair ground by the "other guys".  Both grinds are a pattern WS09.  The ski ground by the Start Haus tech is smooth, consistent, and otherwise perfect.  The grind by the "other guys" is far too deep a pattern, inconsistent, and was done with multiple passes creating

Welcome to the Start Haus ski tuning video series, where Start Haus owner and World Cup Serviceman Jim Schaffner shows you how to tune your skis like a pro, making tuning easier and your skis faster.

We'll add videos each week, taking you through the ins and outs of ski tuning and waxing.

First up, meet Jim:

Next up, Jim shows you how to set up your work station with the right tools in the right places so you can work quickly and efficiently. You can shop ski tools here.

Last in this week's group, Jim shows you how to position your body to work efficiently, more leverage and less energy goes a long way in getting your skis set right without an achy back:

Now that we've got your work station and your positioning dialed in, we'll move onto tuning next week. If you have any questions, shoot us an email at online@starthaus.com or call the shop. You can buy the entire World Cup Ski Tuning DVD here.

None of us - ski bums who live in the mountains, weekend warriors who only get a few trips a year, even professional skiers - get enough time on the hill.

We all want more - more runs, more turns, more powder, more fun.

So why waste your time on the wrong skis with a bad tune or waste a powder day in painful boots?

At the Start Haus - we have one goal: to make your time skiing better. Your times on the race course faster. Your bell-to-bell days, from first chair to last run, more comfortable.

We do that with an unflinching dedication to the best equipment and the best service. Walk into the shop or browse around our site, and you'll see an extensive selection of skis, boots, bindings, accessories and clothing hand picked by industry veterans to give you the best selection so you get the right piece of equipment. Equipment we'd ski ourselves, because we do.

Our ski tuners are sought out by World Cup ski racers, and they can insure your day isn't ruined by bad edges or sticky bases, so you

It's that time of year again, time for all the ski movie trailers!

Teton Gravity Research: Way of Life

Sweetgrass Productions: Valhalla

Sherpa Cinema: Into The Mind

Warren Miller: Ticket to Ride:

McConkey:

We'll keep adding to this page as we see more. Something we missed? Let us know.

Welcome to the Start Haus' Tahoe Ski News report, your weekly source of tahoe ski racing & competition info, wax calls, deals and more.

Send your race, ski event or results to website@starthaus.com. with the headline: Tahoe Ski News to get them listed here each week.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, and welcome to our weekly Tahoe Ski News blog.

Send your race, ski event or results to website@starthaus.com. with the headline: Tahoe Ski News to get them listed here each week.

In ski racing and competition news, Far West Skiing's Ski Cross Open Series continues this weekend at Squaw Valley. At Boreal, A CNISSF Slalom Race is coming up on Monday, the 21st, Farther down the road, Tahoe League racing continues Feb 2-3 at Alpine Meadows.

Craig Dostie, author of EarnYourTurns.com and our backcountry ski expert at the Start Haus, got one last day in for 2012 on the west shore of Lake Tahoe - and what a day!

It's not too late to get that special somebody what they really want - we're offering free 2nd Day UPS Shipping on all orders over $300!

So if you've got somebody on your list looking for a new pair of skis, the perfect pair of ski boots, the right set of ski bindings or any other piece of ski equipment, now's your chance to make them happy. Or maybe you've been eying something in our ski outlet and want to buy yourself a little present - we won't judge.

Just make sure to place your order by Thursday, 1 p.m. PST for the 2nd day shipping to get your package to you in time for Christmas.

Questions? Shoot us an email at Online@starthaus.com

UPDATE: All sold out!

Whether you're a backcountry veteran who earns more turns than most people get off the lift, or new to the idea of dipping into the sidecountry out of the resort for fresh powder turns, one of the most important pieces of gear is a good pair of touring ski boots.

And Dynafit ski boots are widely regarded as some of the best backcountry boots available, with an excellent balance of walk-ability, downhill performance, low weight and a comfortable fit. Lucky for you, we've got a huge sale on 2012 Dynafit Boots up to 50% off! Our stock is extremely limited however, so these are going to go fast.

The fall season is upon us in Tahoe and at Start Haus - that means it’s almost ski race season. While most ski racers won’t be on snow until at least the early camps at Copper, everyone is thinking right now about their race gear for the upcoming year.

Sold out, check out our new SKI SALE now!

If you've been waiting for the best price on a pair of Nordica Skis, this is it: the Nordica Blemish Ski Sale!

Every year the Start Haus uses our super-secret connections to scoop up a bunch of the previous year's Nordica Skis with minor cosmetic blemishes at almost unbelievable prices, then pass the savings on to you. Whether you're looking for Nordica all-mountain skis, Nordica powder skis or something else, this is the best price you'll find.