Blog
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Kastle FX95 HP In-Stock and in the Game
Product Highlight: Kästle FX95 HP We’re excited to bring boutique brand Kästle (pronounced “kes-lee”) skis back to Start Haus. Kästle skis have been a leader in the market since 1924,... -
A Review of the 2015 Giant Stance
For the 2015 season, Giant introduced a new bike to the trail mountain category. The Stance differs from the Giant Trance on a couple different levels: first and foremost, the... -
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... -
Backcountry Head to Head: Scarpa Freedom vs. Dynafit Mercury
The Scarpa Freedom and the Dynafit Mercury are the two powerhouses when it comes to AT boots. Both make the elusive backcountry become an attainable haven for those desiring well-earned... -
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... -
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: 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... -
2014 Nordica Vagabond Review
Looking to next year's skis, we're seeing a lot of growth in the 100-110 waisted all mountain ski category. One of the shop favorites so far is the Nordica Vagabond,...
