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JP Auclair Ski Auction - Bid Now!
Start Haus and Alpine Initiatives are teaming up to auction off a pair of first-run Alpine Initiative Armada JJ skis that were donated to us for this cause by one... -
How to fit and trim Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS skins
If you've just bought Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS climbing skins, it can be a little daunting to figure out how to get them fit and trimmed to your skis.... -
2015 Head Great Joy Review (Video)
The Head Great Joy was one of the skis our female ski testers were most excited about when it was announced, and turned out to be one of our absolute... -
Start Haus Ski Tuning Videos - Part 2 - Base Bevel & Sidewalls
In the next three videos, we'll get you started tuning your skis. First up, you'll have to set the base bevel on your ski: Next up, let's talk about sidewalls.... -
The List: 11 Items your Junior Racer Needs
We wanted to put something together for you, to help you figure out what you or your junior racer needs when getting ready for the season. Swing by the shop,... -
Start Haus Race Weekend - Oct. 18 & 19
The biggest event for ski racers comes October 18-19 this fall - Start Haus Race Weekend. Race weekend is your chance to get all the ski racing equipment you need... -
2015 Blizzard Samba Women's Ski Review
Blizzard's Flipcore skis have been some of our tester's favorites over the last few years, and the women's specific skis are no exception. The Blizzard Samba, at 98 underfoot, cuts... -
Bootfitter's Notes: Dynafit Mercury Review
Backcountry boots are improving at a rapid pace in today’s market, with several plastic options that allow manufacturers to make boots lighter, and ski better than ever before. Also engineering... -
Start Haus Ski Tuning Instructional Videos - Part 1
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... -
2015 Nordica Nemesis Review (Video)
The Nordica Nemesis, a long-time Start Haus favorite for hard-charging women who like to get off-piste, has been updated for 2015, and from our testing, it's for the better. Taking... -
Bootfitter's Notes: Tecnica R9.8 130 Review
Tecnica has long been proud of their race heritage and the success of their narrow performance-focused boots. The Inferno released a few years ago, and the new Tecnica R9.8 130,... -
Blizzard Bonafide Review: An All Mountain Ski Gold Standard
Here in Tahoe, the Start Haus tends to recommend 98 mm underfoot skis as the best all-around all-mountain skis for local conditions. There are a lot of good skis in...
