Ski Haus Burlington Officially Opens!

It is with great excitement and great pleasure to announce that tomorrow morning, October 23rd, 2010 at 10AM , Ski Haus Burlington will be officially open for business.

We are located at 1 Wheeler Road, Burlington, MA 01803 (at the corner of Middlesex Turnpike in the former Tweeter spot). Literally IN the on ramp to Rt. 128! Still next door to Dunkin Donuts. We'll have a lot of familiar faces, and a few new ones. Some were customers of ours at the old Wilmington store, some employees. All are skiers who will continue to test what we stock (that's our excuse to go skiing) and service what we sell.

For three years we've been looking for the perfect location to replace our Wilmington store. We miss the old store. We miss the barn board, the beams, the easy on and off the highway. We even miss the cold drafty work shop.

We finally found the perfect spot! The barn board is gone, but the wood floors are there. The parking is great, the easy on and off the highway is even easier! We're here tonight putting the finishing touches on the store and getting every bit of product into the store to make your first impression what you would expect of Ski Haus...Great! We're loading it up with the same great selection of everything you could need to get out and get going down the hill for that perfect run, that perfect day, that perfect week of skiing with or without the family.

So much work has gone into this new store in the last month. The entire staff of both locations has been working at 110% night and day to get this store in shape and ready for the winter season.

I have never felt so much of a good energy/buzz in the shop than I can currently feel. The summer was long, and hot, and everyone coming through the door in Salem is more excited for this upcoming season than I can ever recall hearing in years past. Killington got 16" of snow last week, and is planning on opening this weekend. Stowe got 19" and had over 150 people hiking to make turns this week. The word is out. WE WANT TO SKI!!!

This energy from you, the customer, has only fired us up more. Combine that energy with our passion and dedication to the sport, and our excitement of the thrill of opening a second store to further help you get the right gear for your needs, and you get one hell of a good vibe!

So from all of us at Ski Haus, thank you for your continued support of the shop. We would not be here without you. We work hard to bring you the best possible selection, at the industries best prices. We look forward to seeing you in the shop, and skiing with you out on the hill.


-Schmitty @ Ski Haus

http://www.skihaus.com

Air Shell Technology - Tecnica Ski Boots

Another ski season is upon us, and the store is full of new product. As many of you enter the shop at the beginning of each season, you all notice the changes in ski technology. "Wow, skis are getting wider" , "Rocker technology, what is that?" , "Those look like waterskis!" , "These are much shorter than they used to be", are all phrases we here on a day to day basis. What we don't hear comments on is the change in boot technology.

Ski Boot technology has come a long way since your last pair of boots. Yes a ski boot is still just a hard plastic shell, and various types of liners. Some of these boots have moldable liners, and some of these boots have customizable outer shells. Generally, most of the new innovative technology can be found in the higher end boots for the aggressive skier.

But what about the weekend warriors? What about mom and dad? Why should the expert skiers get all of the technology?

Tecnica has always been on the forefront of boot innovation. This year, they have done it again, by adding a 3rd element to ski boot construction: Air Shell Technology.

The Airshell system positions a bladder in between the shell and the liner, that allows you to personalize the fit of your ski boot, exactly where and when you want it, in a matter of seconds by using the pressure of your fingers.

Think of the old Reebok Pump technology. The Airshell technology allows you to pump air in two regions of the boot, the heel pocket, and the forefoot. By simply pressing a button at the rear of the boot, you can tighten up the heel pocket, or pump up the compression over your forefoot.

Tecnica added this technology to a boot that is geared towards the weekend warrior. Whether you are a recreational skier, or an aspiring expert skier, you can take a medium flex, comfort oriented boot, and really "pump-up" the performance.

Air Shell Technology can be found in the Tecnica Phoenix 90 Airshell, and the womens Viva P80 Airshell.

Come swing by the shop, and see if these boots are right for you!

-"Schmitty"

BONUS SHOT OF THE SALEM STAFF CHECKING OUT THE P90 AIR SHELL!!!

Oktoberfest Rolls On!

2010 Oktobeberfest is rolling along! We are stocked with the best equipment for the 2011 season all at the best prices of the year. There's even a bunch of 2010 equipment and clothing at as much as 50% off! All ready to go.

Stop by, grab an apple, and enjoy the company of our staff all while saving a ton? How could it get any better than that?

See you at the sale.

New Store Update

Meet our new baby! The walls are primed and painted, the ceilings have been repaired. Carpeting should arrive this week, our new HVAC units are on the roof and working well. We've even added a few dressing rooms to make it easier to try on what you like.

You know us for having the best selection around and that won't change. The only thing that will change is the location. 1 Wheeler Road in Burlington, MA is where we will be. Stay tuned to www.skihaus.com for updates as they happen. Join our mailing list by clicking the mail logo at the top, and we'll send you an invitation to the grand opening.

We're looking to open up soon. Very soon. Check back often for updates.