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Put on in partnership with Christian Hillier of SIDECUT Tuning, join us at the shop on Dec 21 for an excusive Ski Tuning Workshop.

Learning to maintain your skis is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to enhance your on-snow performance. In this workshop, you’ll discover the basics of ski tuning, helping you improve your skills, boost confidence, and enjoy a safer, smoother ride.

Plus, you'll learn the SIDECUT 4-step no-BS method to get your skis dialed.

1. Base Edge Tuning
2. Topsheet & Sidewall Preparation
3. Side Edge Tuning
4. Waxing the Skis

The SIDECUT ski tuning workshop is perfect for everyone, from casual rippers and team athletes to club parents and coaches. It’s interactive, simple, and easy to understand, making it accessible for all skill levels.

BONUS: Receive a discount of 15% on SIDECUT tools and waxes during the night of the event ONLY

When: Saturday, December 21
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Where: Start Haus in Truckee
Who: Perfect for any skier including the

From skis to ski gear. From service to bootfittings. We've got you covered for the mtn adventures ahead! Let's make this winter one to remember! But first, start here.... 

1. Gear Up: Get on the mountain this year in with a new setup! Upgrading your gear will get you in the latest technology ultimately making for a better day on the mountain. Plus our team can direct you to the best fit for your style. Skis, googles, softgoods, poles, gloves, helmets we've got you covered for all of your winter needs. Psst.... new 2025 Skis are in stock and ready to rip!
2. Bootfittings + Guarantee: Did you know that all boots purchased and fitted at the shop receive free follow up fittings and adjustments for the first year you own the boots? Plus our online appointment system makes it so you never need to wait in line. Make a bootfitting appointment (or follow up adjustment) online and we will get you in a boot and out the door. Book bootfitting.
3. Ski Service: Dust off those skis and check your ski gear. Bringing

Check out how Start Haus takes a nasty core shot on the edge of the ski, inspects the damage, crafts and applies a patch, and preps the base flat and smooth, ready to ski or reapply a base pattern.

These simple steps will have you well on your way to dialing in your suspension, plus some added info on what to expect from your equipment.

After being asked quite a few clarifying question, we decided we best offer an additional video with some alternative tips and tricks for bending those MTB derailleur hangers. Here it is! 

See the ins and outs of a fork rebuild, here at Start Haus.

Quick Fix | Tighten Down That Loose Marker Alpinist Heel Couple of simple hand tools and a few minutes of time, lock down the slop in your Marker Alpinist heel.

You can twist your barrel adjuster and fiddle with your limit screws all you want, but you'll never fix your shifting with a bent hanger! Tool used: Park DAG-2.2 https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/derailleur-hanger-alignment-gauge-dag-2-2

It really is that easy- 15 minutes and that sticky-icky-clunky MTB dropper works like new!

00:00 Intro
00:17 What Are We Doing with Our Lives?
01:00 Removing Dropper
04:14 Taking That 'lil Bugger Apart
08:55 Cleaned Up, Now We Reassemble
14:27 Insert Dropper Here
16:27 Cheap And Easy Trail-side Version

Join us as we follow Gregg and his misadventures rebuilding a Fox Float X2 shock.

Witness the highs, the lows, and maybe even learn something too.

Too much to handle for a DIY? Check out suspension services page here. 

Wondering about that vacuum machine? Check it out here