Huge clearance sale starts today!

With three feet of fresh snow in the mountains, Ski Haus has started our annual clearance sale. Shop now and save up too 80%! There is a great selection left. Shop early, shop often.

Steve Pilla
Ski Haus / NOTB Snowboards
www.skihaus.com

Non Easter!

The perfect storm took a perfect right turn. It did miss the ski areas up north, but we didn't have to shovel. I guess there is a silver lining to everything. Keep in mind the temperatures have been cold up north the past couple weeks...very cold in fact...so cold they have been cranking out snow like they have never made snow before. Check out our page with direct links to all the New England ski areas you would ant to ski at before you go at http://www.skihaus.com/conditions.htm You can check it out today and make your plans for the weekend and keep coming back to figure out where to go next. Add it to your favorites now and save yourself tons of time.

Vacation!!!!!

Well, the storm of all storms petered out! That's o.k. though. It has been cold up north and the ski areas have been blowing snow like they have never blown snow before. Conditions are great and the ski areas have picked up snow almost every day this week. They are in great shape for the vacation week and the weather looks good all next week. With temps in the 20's and a little snow forecast almost every day next week, it's going to be great!

If you are heading up this week there are a few things to think about. You need to get your skis waxed. Bring them by and mention you heard it on the Ski Haus blog and we'll wax your skis while you wait. Just make sure your edges aren't rusty or burred up and we'll take care of things right away. If they are a little rusty, we can tune them up for you and make them like new in just a couple days.

If you already took care of that, check out http://www.skihaus.com/services.htm to see our discount ticket rates to the most popular ski areas in New England. why not save a little money on those tickets you're going to buy anyway. Once you have the free wax and discount ticket all you need is quality time in the car with the family on the way up to your favorite resort.

Have fun this week and make lots of memories.

Rocker 101

Rocker 101

If you were to lie a traditionally cambered ski on a table, it would contact the surface just shy of the tip and the tail, with the center of the ski rising up off the table. For a lot of situations, this makes a lot of sense - it gives you the ability to lean into tight turns, and apply progressive pressure to stop on varying surfaces.

A rockered ski has less or no camber. The raised tip of the ski will get up on top of snow rather than dive in. This makes the ski more maneuverable and easier to initiate turns. It allows the ski to track straighter with less chance of hooking into a turn when you aren't ready for it. Some skis will have rocker in the tail which allows the ski to release out of the turn easier as well. Fully rockered skis are best for soft snow or use in the terrain parks. Skis with rocker or early rise in the tip are more versatile all mountain. The tip being up off the snow makes the ski feel shorter while making quick turns. When you tip it on edge, the entire length of the ski comes in contact with the snow and allows the ski to hold on ice. It's like having a shorter ski when you want it and a longer ski when you need it. Truly the best of both worlds.

Feel free to stop in and let us explain it. There are several different options for rockered skis on the market. We are here to help you pick the perfect one for you.

Check out the current specials page on our site!

If you haven't already done it, you need to check out the current specials page on our web site often! There are valuable weekly coupons and specials to be used throughout the store. You can save on everything from ski tune ups to clothing to hard goods. Check it out now!

Ski Magazine Readers Vote Ski Haus Top Shop!

Ski Magazine readers have voted Ski Haus as one of the top 60 shops in the country! With thousands of shops to choose from, Ski Haus has once again risen to the top. We are one of the five stores chosen in all of New England for the award and we are proud. Check out the coupon on our website as a THANK YOU from Ski Haus to you for your vote.