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Good News For Skiers
Just recently Helm of Sun Valley in San Mateo changed hands. I think this is good news for skiers. Gary Hohl had been the owner for many years and had decided it was time. After a pandemic and then a very serious fire at the shop (which crippled them for the last few seasons) and […]
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A Tight Year
Well, this was the year of the Boa. That was the biggest news (and controversy) after the new product introductions last year at the Winter Sports Market trade show. In hindsight it seems even more that way. Things got tighter as the year went on. For the first time in memory, all regions of the […]
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How to Wax Your Skis at Home
This is the most simple of tech tasks and can save you lots of $$$; we encourage all skiers to consider doing wax work at home. IMPORTANT: We feel that waxing at home is easy and critical to your skis’ health and well being. To that end, we are happy to meet you at the […]
Read MoreBrands We Love
We carry several popular leading brands, such as Fischer, Head, Volkl and Atomic, as well as high-caliber brands like Stockli, Kastle, and Stereo—excellent choices for the discerning skier. We’re also known for our selection of rare and esoteric performance products. Ever heard of Authier, Anton, Palmer, or Ski Logik? That’s OK, hardly anyone else has either.
But we pride ourselves on always staying on the cutting edge of skis and ski technology. And great skis, whatever the brand, are what we stand behind. We always have, and we always will.
Stockli Stormrider 95 Review
Once upon a time, Stockli was a brand mainly for those that wanted to work hard at high speeds to get the full benefit of a ski. Now things have changed. Stockli has lightened and softened their Stormriders while maintaining the amazing solid feel and confidence that only a Stockli can deliver. The Stormrider 95 […]
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Blizzard Rustler 9 Review
The Rustler 9 is a go-to all-mountain ski. Known for its combination of technical performance and versatility all over the mountain, at 94 mm underfoot, it’s tuned for frontside skiing—bumps, groomers, skier cross, you name it – it can do it. With smooth suspension, tapered tips, and freeride rocker, it can also do some off-piste […]
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Elan Ripstick 96 Review
Praised by testers and professional skiers, the Ripstick 96 is an all mountain weapon. They are super easy to ski. Light and predictable. With impeccable manners on groomed runs, this ski uses Amphibio technology to help you hold your form effortlessly. Due to their weight and easy flex they do have an attainable speed limit, […]
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