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K2 Telemark
TELEMARK GEAR for WINTER

What is old is sometimes new and what is new can get you so juiced up all you want to do is ski, ski, ski... That about sums up the oldest turn in the world of skiing. Something old (tele) delivering something new (fantastic power-house skis, boots, and bindings). The world of tele only gets better and better. Here is what's new for this winter.

ATOMIC: Ski Haus stocked Atomic tele skis a few years back but we took a timeout. Atomic is back in the ‘Haus and all we can say is “Willkommen zurück Atomic. Wir vermißten Sie” (Welcome back, Atomic. We missed you!). The RT 86 is a fantastic ski. Smooth turn initiation, smooth edge hold, smooth transition between turns. We think this ski is... How should we say it? Smooooth.
Ski Haus also stocks the RT80, Kailas, and Pumori.

K2: K2 has tweaked the Work Stinx.The new Work is not your Dad’s Work Stinx. New and improved with more sidecut, less weight, and added power for holding an edge inbounds. And of course, it is still a powder hounds delight.
Ski Haus stocks the K2 Work Stinx, World Piste, Schi Devil, and She's Piste.

SCARPA: NEW for 08 is the T1 Lady. No other single piece of gear changed the way teleskiers rip turns than the original Terminator in its black and purple glory. For 08, the ladies get their own version of the T1 complete with custom moldable liners, four buckles, adjustable forward lean, and power to burn. Get used to it, gentlemen. You may have to pick up the pace...

For telemark boots, Scarpa continues the tradition with the T1 Race, T2X. For AT skiers we have the Hurricane and Tornadao.

ROSSIGNOL: Not a whole lot has changed with the rooster. Rossi has come up with a new construction technique that saves weight off their skis. The Sick Bird, Powder Bird, and Rip Chick are lighterweight than last year's offering while retaining all the edge hold and versatility you've come to love.

BLACK DIAMOND: The Black Diamond Kilowatt had a soft introduction late last winter. The battle cry of the 21st century may very well be “more power!” Here, you can get it with a ski. BD has returned to their roots by building skis with wood cores. This ski combines power and easy turning. A staff favorite!

For the gals, check out the Joule. All the attributes of the Kilowatt in a design just for lady tele rippers...

Also from BD, don't forget their bindings, the 01 and 02. With the cables running underneath the binding plate these bindings are active and powerful. Immediate gratification is how we would say that... The 01 has a simple resistance-free touring mode. Perhaps the best binding on the market today.

G3: G3 has been making the standard in telemark bindings for years with the Targa and the Ascent. The Ascent offers a resistance free hiking mode for the tour. Easy hiking combined with confident turns is a winner.
Don't forget G3 skis. The Ticket and Rapid Transit get it done for the 'Haus!

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING: For backcountry skiers, all the manufacturers listed above make awesome off piste skis. Floating big backcountry pow is the least of our worries. Make sure all your backcountry patners are packin’. Packin’ a shovel, probe, avalanche transciever, and the working knowledge to use these essentials quickly and effectively.

Ski Haus stocks BD shovels and probes, G3 probes, Ortovox beacons, and a Ski Haus bookshelf full of avalanche knowledge in our book department. Tools are only as good as the operator. Dig pits, take classes, practice with your beacons and partners, and learn how to listen to that small voice in your head called intuition.

What's the best way to pack all that gear? Check out the Gregory Targhee Ski Pack. Gregory’s Targhee pack is a backcountry skier’s dream. Plenty of space for the essentials, carry skis or snowboard, insulated tube sleeve for your reservoir, and it happens to carry and ski great. Sweet dreams, telehounds!

Ski Haus has been carrying tele gear for over 27 years. We started turning tele boards with Asolo Extreme boots, 3-pin binders, and Rossignol Randonee skis (65 at the waist and 210 for the length). We've seen tele evolve. We've seen it grow in popularity. It's the turn of three centuries and counting!
Gary Dickerson, Ski Haus Repair Shop Technician, shot this video clip of his
ski partner, Flint.The day was suspect, the Steamboat ski report was iffy. They went tele skiing anyway, the hill was practically empty, and were rewarded with a spectacular late season
powder day. It just goes to show you there are the quick and then there are the hungry... Which one will you be this winter?
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Wax or Skins?
We get this question several times a season and the answer is a qualified BOTH!

The backcountry around Steamboat Springs is great because it is so varied. We have long tours into some fantasitc hills where you can spend a qaulity afternoon yo-yo skiing untracked powder.

Little Snowbird on Rabbit Ears Pass is a good example. It's a pretty long tour back to the hill where you can make some turns. A nicely waxed ski for both kick and glide will keep your skis feeling light and you'll get back there much faster.

Once you are there you might like some skins to hlep you complete your yo. (Yo-yo skiing in the backcountry includes both slimbing and descending. FYI if you are a slave of the towers!)

Skins offer positive grip on the climb and you take a more direct line saving you both time and energy. Skins are a key item on the gear list if you are planning a Hut Trip. The climbs are usually longer and more sustained on these trips. Skins are the only way to climb when you have a large pack on your back.

TIPS for WAX:
  • Call the ski area (970.879.7300) for a mid mountain temperature if you plan on skiing one of the higher passes near Steamboat Springs. This mid-mountain temperature will let you make a pretty educated guess on the first wax you should try.
  • If you're choosing between two waxes start with the colder wax. It's easier to add a warmer wax on top of a cold wax if you need to adjust.
  • Crayon the wax smoothly onto the base of your ski and cork out all clumps of wax. Always cork in the wax!
  • Wax the kick zone of your ski (typically the middle third). If you feel the wax is right but you are slipping try extending your wax zone towards the tip. (Favor the tip a little more, waxing beyond the kick zone towards the tail will increase drag).
  • With warmer waxes start with thin layers. It will always be easier to add more wax than wish you hadn't put so much on when you're out there scraping and all your buds are skiing.

TIPS for SKINS:

  • When buying skins for today's backcountry shaped skis buy the skins to fit the tips and tails (leaving the steel edges exposed) and with a trim tool you can custom fit the skin for the waist dimension for maximum climbing power.
  • Everytime you take your skins off, especially during a serious lap session, tuck the skins under your shell next to your torso to keep the glue warmer and tacky.
  • While out in the backcountry keep the glue side from dropping into the snow. Once the glue gets wet or frozen you drastically reduce the effectiveness of the glue.
  • On short jaunts down the backside of the big hill "kicker stickers" or 3/4 length skis are great.
  • Use tele-vates or climbing posts under the heel of your boot with skins. They will minimize strain on your calf and Achilles' tendon plus allow you to weight more of the ski making your skins "grab" even better.
  • Nylon vs. Mohair. For our dry snow in Colorado, Mohair skins are great. They offer better glide than nylon skins and climb equally well. In rolling terrain where you don't want to take off your skins because you know a climb is coming up, Mohair offers less resistance between steps. Less drag equals more energy saved for the downhill. Having said that, nylon skins offer greater durability than mohair (but it is awfully tough to wear out a pair of skins) and absorb less water in spring snowpack (skin wax or glop stopper will help here too) but nylon skins can still ice up.

    What is the prefered choice? We sell more nylon than mohair but... any skin that you choose will have you smiling on your next climb.
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