Blog
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Wax Call for Sugar Bowl GS 4-15-12
For Tahoe spring races, there are some consistent tricks for speed. Our Spring snow changes from 1st run to second run; and there is dirt, oil, tree sap as well... -
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November 19th, Ski and Snowboard Performance Tuning Clinic
Please attend this 100% free clinic on November 19th at the Larkspur Hotel in Truckee. -
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Start Haus Speed Ski Preperation
At the Start Haus, we have reached a distinct philosophy on what it takes to get speed skis to run fast. Our experience has taught us that in combination with... -
Base Beveling Explained
Virtually every ski today comes from the factory with a high quality stone grind, and often the base edge is “relieved” from the base material. This is a description for... -
Language of Wax
A good friend said to me recently, “wax is like a language.” The best World Cup technicians work with only 1 (about half) or 2 wax languages, never 3. However,... -
Competition Ski Prep
Most everyone is now very close to their peak of competition for the season – the races that count the most are upon us all. Whether it is VT state... -
Invite Your Skis to the BBQ This Spring
With spring’s arrival comes corn snow, sunshine, and lots of great racing. You are most likely deep into your most intense period of racing right now, with Championships and Spring... -
Speed Race Prep
After two long weeks away at industry trade shows, I returned home and headed off to an Eastern Cup FIS speed series in Sugarloaf, ME. The series was men &... -
Snow Grain
Looking at the snow you are trying to wax for is as important as taking it’s temperature. Snow is as diverse as the all the areas around the world where...
