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Don’t be fooled by our name, Ski Haus is many things to many people! You’ve probably seen our commercials stating just that… and it’s so true. Ski Haus is much more than just Skis. Among other things, we’ve been specializing in snowboards since the Steamboat Ski Resort first allowed snowboarders to ride the lifts way back in 1987 (that’s 25 years for those of you keeping track)! We have been there as the sport has evolved from wooden decks with what can only be described as “waterski-style” bindings to the highly advanced boards, boots, and bindings of today. As snowboarding has matured as a sport, and popularity has grown among all types of riders, the equipment has become much more specialized. With so many choices out there it’s important to have someone who can point you in the right direction. At Ski Haus, we have a dedicated staff of snowboarders who are here to answer all of your questions and help you determine what equipment will work best for you. We ride what we sell. If you find it at Ski Haus, it’s for good reason. We carry what we do because it’s what we choose to ride ourselves! Ski Haus employee, Logan Ammon is all about the 2012 Turbo Dream from K2. He has a quiver of decks, but loves the versatility of the Turbo Dream making it his go-to ride this season. The All-Terrain Rocker aims to please giving the board a playful feel at slower speeds and while making park laps without sacrificing the all-important edge hold he requires when testing the speed limit. With a setback stance, medium rise through the tip, and a lower rise in the tail, Logan enjoys effortless turns on hardpack and plenty of float in the Champagne Pow we’re all praying for. Harshmellow dampening fights off fatigue-inducing vibration and a Carbon-Web inlay gives the Turbo Dream that trampoline pop Logan can’t live without! Stop by the ‘Haus today to chat with Logan or one of our other snowboard experts and allow us the opportunity to get you set up with the best gear, the best fit, and the best day on the hill! (Yes, that’s Logan in the photos. No, we didn’t ask him for those shots… I think they came from his private collection).

Jones Flagship The wait is finally over… The much anticipated 2012 Jones Flagship has arrived at the ‘Haus. We currently have all sizes of the Ultimate Fall-Line Weapon in stock and waiting just for you! This is the go-to freeride board for winter seasons such as we’re experiencing this year in Steamboat Springs. While we patiently wait for the arrival of all that Champagne pow we know and love, the Flagship keeps us smiling by providing a ride that is just as confident on the bulletproof as it is in the deep. Jeremy Jones designed this board with the understanding that big mountain freeriding demands both power and agility. The Flagship defines that balance and is the ultimate board for riders who want to shred like a rhino yet leap like a gazelle. They don’t call it the Fall-Line Weapon just because it sounds cool, Mr. Jones and his crew battle-tested the Flagship for unmatched performance from the first jump turn to the last straight-line runout. Mellow Magne-Traction keeps the Flagship solid on ice, while the blunt nose, directional rocker, and camber underfoot deliver the float and stability necessary for bombing any line, any time. This incredible board knows no speed limit and is undoubtedly one of the most confidence inspiring freeride snowboards ever produced. The Flagship is available in very limited quantities, so get to the 'Haus and get yours before it's gone!

Black Diamond Compactor Pole - Ski Haus is your source for backcountry snowboards and all the gear that goes with them. We are always on the lookout for the best tools to get you out there and back. With that in mind, Black Diamond has developed a “ski” pole that is a must-have for all split-boarders and backcountry snowboarding enthusiasts. The Compactor pole brings Black Diamond’s innovative folding Z-Pole technology to winter sports in a four-season aluminum design that collapses to an ultra-compact package for easy storage while riding. The FlickLock adjustment offers up to 20 cm of adjustability and its speed cone deployment takes the pole from stored to deployed in a matter of seconds. At just 580g and a collapsed length of only 15" this is the ideal choice for backcountry snowboarding. Stop by the ‘Haus to check out the Black Diamond Compactor pole and all the many ways we can enhance your backcountry experience!

2012 Burton Feelgood - Updated for 2012 The Feelgood from Burton continues to be one of our most popular women’s boards here at the ‘Haus. Now available with the Flying V bend, this all-mountain ripper satisfies by blending the snappy suspension of camber with the effortless float and control of rocker. Ultra-nimble and responsive, the Feelgood helps you get after it on the mountain like never before thanks to a healthy dose of the latest high-tech features. The Channel mounting system allows you to dial in your stance width and angles without restriction, Pro Tip tapered tip and tail reduces swing weight for greater mobility, and Infinite Ride ensures your new board will ride equally well on day 100 as it did on day 1. Don’t forget, Burton isn’t new to building boards, so making it softer and painting it pink doesn’t cut it for them. With that in mind, they have added to the Feelgood the new True Flex Super Fly 2 core. True Flex sets the new standard in women’s hardgoods by optimizing board design to match the geometry and finesse of female riders. Torsional softness underfoot transitions to stabilizing zones between and outside your feet. The result is improved stability, effortless edge control, and energized pop in the tip and tail. For everything from laid-back laps to high-speed attacks this unique board has the whole mountain covered!

K2 UFO - Seeing is believing! You may not believe that alien technology is responsible for supersonic aircraft, microwave ovens, or the smart phone in your pocket. However, stop by Ski Haus and investigate the mass amount of tech built into the new K2 UFO snowboard boot and you’ll be thinking twice. The UFO is the flagship model of K2’s all-new Endo Construction offering and is the most durable and solid flexing boot they’ve ever made. The Endo design rethinks standard boot construction with an even, pressure-free flex from a urethane endoskeleton. The closure is controlled by K2’s DB system, boasting a BOA Coiler frontal closure with the patented BOA Conda liner tightening for adjust-on-the-fly fit control. The super light Vibram sole with Harshmellow cuts the weight by 30% while offering superb traction and durability. Add to all that the Intuition Pro Fit 3D thermo-moldable liner and you’ve got an out-of-this-world fit with all the space-age tech you can ask for!

THE PERFECT POW BOARD. Packing the volume of an old-school long board into a nimble all-mountain charger, the Hovercraft is a phenomenon that shatters the stereotypes of your average pow board. Blower, crud, and crust are no match for the Hovercraft as it floats through anything without sacrificing maneuverability in mixed conditions. The blunt nose and directional rocker keep you partying in the pow while the stiff flat tail and mellow Magne-Traction lock in stability when the fresh tracks are gone. The Hovercraft is offered in both solid and split versions for 2012. So whether you’re looking to surf our famous Champagne Powder in-bounds or venture off into the backcountry, Ski Haus has you covered. The perfect pow board awaits at the ‘Haus!

Spark Blaze and Burner Bindings As more and more backcountry enthusiasts discover the benefits of splitboarding and the popularity continues to grow, we see new products emerge. Few of these have had a larger impact than the splitboard-specific binding. Spark R&D offers a Voile Interface-compatible binding that eliminates the issues typically caused by using your “resort bindings” on your splitboard. By integrating the slider track into the binding baseplate you save weight, allow your binding to ride closer to your deck, and overall simplify your setup. The Blaze and Burner models are in stock now at Ski Haus in both the standard and LT versions. When you elect to upgrade to the LT model you get an improved touring bracket with self-lubricating bushings which drastically reduce wear and thus allow the use of 7075 aluminum pins. The aluminum pins are half the weight of the standard pins, shaving an additional 100g off the setup. Stop by the ‘Haus today to check out the latest Spark R&D products or take a set of our demo Blaze bindings for a test drive!

K2 Panoramic Splitboard Earning your turns has never been so easy.The much-anticipated K2 Panoramic Splitboard has arrived and is available now at the ‘Haus! After three years in development, this awesome ride provides everything you need to become a backcountry superhero. The Panoramic’s All-Terrain Rocker (70% flat, 30% rocker) offers plenty of float in the pow yet is still responsive and stable enough to shred hardpack and crud. The Bambooyah Blend Core features strategically-placed bamboo strips for extra durability, light weight, and eco friendliness. Carbon Web stringers under the binding platforms add sensitive response and increased ollie-power. The 4000 Sintered Base is durable, absorbs and retains wax superbly, and is the fastest natural base material available. Sound like the total package? K2 didn’t stop there. They bundled all the necessary components to make getting into the backcountry even easier.The Panoramic Kit comes complete with the Panoramic Splitboard, the Voile binding attachment system, and K2’s custom pre-cut climbing skins with integrated attachment points at the board’s tip and tail. Haven’t tried a splitboard yet? Ski Haus has three Panoramic Splitboards available for you to demo this winter!

Salomon Grip Shreddin’ season is upon us. With just a few weeks left before the mountain opens, this is the perfect time to dial in your setup. If you’re still pondering your ride for this year, wishing you could assemble a dream quiver of boards but getting no cooperation from your budget, then I have good news. Salomon has designed a board that solves the quiver dilemma. The Salomon Grip is a board for all riders and all terrain. This powder-hungry park board features Salomon’s most versatile shape as well as Pow Rocqualizer for on and off piste performance. The Advanced Bamboo Construction (ABC) blends natural materials for a ride with more pop and less plastic. If you’re looking for the one board that does it all, your search ends here. Get to the ‘Haus and get a Grip!

Keeping Your Board Tuned and Riding Smooth When the time comes to look into buying a new board there are a few things people don't consider. After spending some time in the shop and learning different aspects of tuning my snowboard, I quickly found out that every snowboard tunes differently. Some snowboards tune better than others. There are two different types of snowboard bases: a sintered and extruded base. A sintered base is the better of the two. A sintered snowboard tunes, holds wax better, and is easier to repair. When giving structure to the base of a snowboard with a base grinder or stone it's important to make the board flat as possible. The stone evenly produces the boards “structure,” giving it the finish it needs to optimally receive the wax and reduce friction between base and snow. Once that is done we change machines and sharpen and polish the edges. Our edging machine is ceramic and lays the perfect angle of edge. Lastly applying the right temperature wax and the proper application of the wax is important. My snowboard receives a better tune down at the shop than if I were to do it myself. At the shop we have the best equipment and personnel to apply the “perfect” tune. Among the top snowboards that produce a better tune are Burton, Jones, Salomon and K2.

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