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Final Tune & Wax Clinic - Feb. 16th
Join us for our fourth and final Wax & Tune Clinic of the season- We'll cover spring wax selection, end of season maintenance, plus more!
February 16th, 6PM
This will be our last winter clinic. Check back this summer for more bike clinics and group rides!
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The Kore Line Impression
The Head Kore series of skis are the kind of skis that don’t come around every year.
They combine characteristics that we traditionally think of as mutually exclusive.
And they’ve definitely grabbed the attention of Start Haus staff.Well damped, calm and stable on edge, yet light, playful and quick from edge to edge
– The Head Kore 93, 105 and 117 manage to never be nervous nor lethargic,
responding to skier’s input intuitively and always doing what you want them to do.The narrowest of the bunch – the Head Kore 93, rails on groomers and even
punches through the crud in a way a ski this light has no business doing. It may
sound like hyperbole, but a unique construction combining karuba wood, Koroyd
(think Smith helmets) and a layer of carbon infused with Graphene all add up to a
structure that does the job of traditional metal laminates, minus 200 grams per ski.The Head Kore 105 snagged Powder Magazine’s ski of the Year last year, and it’s
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The New Wintersteiger OMEGA Machine
The New Wintersteiger Omega – What it Does for You
A quality grind is a critical part of a good ski tune, and with the addition of a Wintersteiger Omega, Start Haus continues to offer cutting edge options for ski tuning, whether you’re a racer or recreational skier.
Why is the Omega better?
First – it has the ability to grind separate patterns for the sides, or margins, of the ski.
On the ski, that means Start Haus can set one pattern down the middle – say an aggressive pattern designed to move water, making for a faster ski on warm, wet snow. But where a traditional grind would put that pattern right out to the edge, where it can be grabby when making turns – the Omega can give you two smooth margins down the sides of the ski.
That makes for quicker, smoother turn initiation and release without grabbing – giving your ski a sportier, more playful feel.
For racers, quick turn initiation without grab saves speed and momentum too.
Beyond the ability
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Tune Clinic Schedule
Join us for our much sought after winter tune clinic series! We'll cover an array of topics to help you keep those skis sharp and fast. Check out the schedule below:
November 24th- Wax and Maintenance
December 15th- Intro to Race Tuning
January 12th- Advanced Tuning
February 16th- Tuning for Spring Conditions
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Early Deals on Skis
We have just a handful of screaming deals left on Head, Rossi, and Dynastar. Head over to the outlet to see it all!
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2018 Race Weekend
Join us for the 2018 Race Weekend!
Kick off your season with the experts- all major brand reps will be on-hand and ready to help you sort out what your athlete requires for the coming season. Get your orders sorted and placed before the gear sells out!
All race gear is marked at racer price! No gimmicks, no fake sales- your team athlete gets manufacturer race price on all skis, boots, and bindings!
October 27th and 28th. Only at Start Haus.
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End of Summer Bike Sale
We're clearing out bikes making room for our winter stock. Enjoy 25% OFF all mountain bikes, 30% OFF all road bikes, and 50% OFF all townies.
Up To 80% OFF Select Gear
And to sweeten the deal, we've gathered together a garage-sale pile of super discounted gear for pennies on the dollar- Tires, tubes, stems, saddles, and more all at up-to 80% OFF!
Sale starts now - get a move on!
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2018 Ski Consignment Sale! COMPLETE
SALE IS NOW COMPLETE!
Thanks to everyone who made this one of our biggest consignment sales yet! We'll be compiling sales reports in the coming weeks. Standby for a notification of your credit.
Start planning for the annual Start Haus Ski Consignment Sale! Got skis stacking up in your garage? Bring em down and turn that old gear into new.
Accepting skis now!Bring us your used or new skis & race suits to get checked in and priced!Choose either 80% store credit or 60% cash and clear out that old gear!Sale happens over labor day weekend, every year. This is a great way to sell off your old skis & race suits, and shop for either newer used gear or take advantage of our store-wide sale!
Bikes, skis, and more will be on sale for up-to HALF OFF.
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We're Hiring
All positions are now filled. If you're a rock star, send us your resume anyway!
Who we are:
Start Haus is an award winning world-class ski shop located in the heart of California's ski country. We service professional athletes to enthusiast skiers. Full time employees having worked a full season are compensated for one season pass at the resort of your choice. Pay is DOE, but Start Haus prides itself on offering its employees a living wage. -
Giant Bikes Demo Tour at Start Haus!
Join us Sunday June 24th for the Free Giant Demo Day at Start Haus!
Come check out the latest bikes and take em for a spin! Easy access to trails right from the shop. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have on bikes, plus deals in-store!
Buy a bike on June 24th and get 25% off any bike accessories!
June 24th 10AM-4PM only at Start Haus!
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Used Wintersteiger TrimJet Edger Polisher for Sale Plus RS 350 OMEGA
Wintersteiger OMEGA Racing RS 350 Ski Grinding Machine Base Grinder for SALE- $55,000
Besides the typical benefits of the Omega model range, a special feature of these models is the grinding stone width of 350 mm. You won’t just be able to grind skis and snowboards; you’ll also be able to work very efficiently, because the stone is divided. You can create two structures at the same time by setting a different structure on either half of the stone.
The benefit is that it allows pre-grinding on one half of the stone and then follow up immediately with fine grinding on the other half. It is hard to imagine a more rational approach. Another positive aspect is the 100 memory slots to store any program needed in the machine. For racing specialists, the Omega RS 350 also offers a centering unit that supports easy and precise grinding of center specific racing structures (e.g. arrows structures).
Machine can be crated and shipped from Truckee, CA with freight details discussed and arranged with
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Bike Consignment Sale- Bring us Your Used Bikes!
Its time to start thinking about trading in that old bike for a new whip! Bring us your used bike to sell at our 3rd annual Memorial Weekend Bike Consignment Sale!
You choose either 80% store credit to spend on anything in the shop, or choose 100% credit toward a new bike!
Accepting bikes now - whether its a DH, mountain bike, roadie, or a cruiser - dust it off and bring it by the shop. We'll help you check it in, price it, and we'll store it for you until the sale.
Sale happens Memorial Weekend, May 25th through 28th!
