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Benny Profane

Re: Start Haus Sale of Nordica Blems

Wow, those HellDorados are awesome. Nice price. Such a deal. Must resist. Must resist. Do not live in the Rockies.

funny like a clown

campgottagopee

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gorgonzola wrote

jealous - so tempted to pick up a pair of hell and backs but a ski purchase so close to new mtb would have me arse in the doghouse

Screw that, buy yourself a b-day present!!!!

campgottagopee

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Start Haus wrote

Thanks for spreading the word!

Just to touch on some questions, these aren't used skis, they are new skis that didn't pass Nordica's quality control for cosmetic issues only. As we've been going through the skis, we haven't been able to pick out the blemishes on a good portion of them, and others take some looking - none affect how the ski skis.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at online(at)starthaus.com.

-The Start Haus Team

thanks for the reassurance

pretty cool you guys actually care

DrSkimeister

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campgottagopee wrote

Start Haus wrote

Thanks for spreading the word!

Just to touch on some questions, these aren't used skis, they are new skis that didn't pass Nordica's quality control for cosmetic issues only. As we've been going through the skis, we haven't been able to pick out the blemishes on a good portion of them, and others take some looking - none affect how the ski skis.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at online(at)starthaus.com.

-The Start Haus Team

thanks for the reassurance

pretty cool you guys actually care

dealt with them on the phone yesterday...nice people

It's funny how fallin' feels like flyin', even for a little while

riverc0il

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In reply to this post by ml242

Hell & Backs for $299. Thank goodness they don't have my size!!

-Steve www.thesnowway.com

CMR

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... But they do have mine! Thanks for the tip. H&B on the way. I hope I didn't make a mistake getting these for Gore skiing though.

Highpeaksdrifter

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CMR wrote

... But they do have mine! Thanks for the tip. H&B on the way. I hope I didn't make a mistake getting these for Gore skiing though.

Why do you think they might be a mistake for Gore?

There's truth that lives
And truth that dies
I don't know which
So never mind - Leonard Cohen

CMR

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I'm just thinking that they may not perform well on our icier days.

BTW, I must really thank to OP for starting this post. I received an email from Start Haus informing me that they ran out of the 2013 Hell and Backs after I had ordered them. But they are sending me the 2014 model at no extra charge.

Highpeaksdrifter

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CMR wrote

I'm just thinking that they may not perform well on our icier days.

They'll be ok on icey days. IMO the best 1 quiver ski (if there is such a thing) Nordica makes is the Steadfast. Same layup as the H&B, but narrower tip to tail. They hold the best edge I've ever skied on a ski without metal.

CMR wrote

BTW, I must really thank to OP for starting this post. I received an email from Start Haus informing me that they ran out of the 2013 Hell and Backs after I had ordered them. But they are sending me the 2014 model at no extra charge.

That’s freakin amazing to me that they’re selling you a 2014 H&B for $299. They must have very low overhead. That is a great price.

There's truth that lives
And truth that dies
I don't know which
So never mind - Leonard Cohen

x10003q

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CMR wrote

I'm just thinking that they may not perform well on our icier days.

BTW, I must really thank to OP for starting this post. I received an email from Start Haus informing me that they ran out of the 2013 Hell and Backs after I had ordered them. But they are sending me the 2014 model at no extra charge.

You are welcome and Holy Schnikes on those 2014 H & Bs!

campgottagopee

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CMR wrote

I'm just thinking that they may not perform well on our icier days.

BTW, I must really thank to OP for starting this post. I received an email from Start Haus informing me that they ran out of the 2013 Hell and Backs after I had ordered them. But they are sending me the 2014 model at no extra charge.

Golly, wish they were out of the Patrons when I ordered

good for you

CMR

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Thanks Camp. My daughter is really excited about her Nordica Dead Moneys which are on the way as well. Great deals at Start Haus.

Harvey

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Seems like the Start Haus guy should contact us about some kind of advertising deal.

Or maybe X should get a commission.

Or somethin.

"You just need to go at that shit wide open, hang on, and own it." —Camp

campgottagopee

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Harvey44 wrote

Seems like the Start Haus guy should contact us about some kind of advertising deal.

Or maybe X should get a commission.

Or somethin.

Right on!!!

freeheeln

Re: Start Haus Sale of Nordica Blems

hell & back's on their way

Tele turns are optional not mandatory.

campgottagopee

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My Patrons came in as promised, couldn't be happier w/ them. If there's a blemish I certainly couldn't find it. To be honest they make me dizzy just looking at them, so I really didn't look all that hard.

Got a sweet sticker too

I dig stickers

ml242

Re: Start Haus Sale of Nordica Blems

Does anyone know about the Paco?

Highpeaksdrifter

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ml242 wrote

Does anyone know about the Paco?

Twin Tip
Early rise rocker tip and tail
Traditional camber in between (Camrock)
124-87-114
All wood core - No metal
New model last year marketed under the Freeski category
This ski is discontinued for the 2013/2014 in Nordica’s lineup

I have never skied it. I’ve read and watched some positive reviews. Although one review said it was soft and playful and another said it was stiff.

Sorry…that’s all I’ve got.

There's truth that lives
And truth that dies
I don't know which
So never mind - Leonard Cohen

CMR

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Thank you Start Haus! Hell and Back and Dead Moneys have arrived. Found one meaningless scratch on the DM's. One dimple on the H&B's. As I said before, they sent me the current model since they ran out of the 2013's after I had ordered. I highly recommend that NYS Ski bloggers consider buying from them!

Start Haus

Re: Start Haus Sale of Nordica Blems

In reply to this post by Highpeaksdrifter

The El Paco is like a skinnier Soul Rider, with what I'd call medium flex in the mid-body, with a softer tip and tail. Flatten the ski out under weight and the tip and tail get a fairly long, low-rise rocker profile. Definitely a playful, fun ski with a good amount of pop and energy, not a hard-charger in any sense.

Hope that helps.

The Start Haus Ski Shop, World Cup service for every skier.

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