Bluehouse went through a plethora of prototypes and even multiple names to dial this ski in. But thanks to candid feedback and emergency IM brainstorming, we came up with The Maven, the second of two new fat skis for the 08/09 season.

Many believe the future of skiing belongs to the multi-talented. The problem with that is finding one ski that supports this attitude. Enter: The Maven. This ski was designed for multi-purpose fun. With its belt-busting wiast–139mm–and its rockered tip and tail–zero camber–you’ll have no problem floating in the deep and switching any landing. Simply put, no feature is too big, too bent, too abysmal anymore. The Mavens were designed to hit that…and by “that” I mean whatever will make your crew get loud.

This is not just another super-fat rocker. The Maven offers a longer running length than other skis in its class–making it more skiable between powder fields or between park features. The flex is playful, but not noodly. Once again, making this ski unique in its class with a slightly stiffer flex than others. We believe it truly is the Maven of skis for the Mavens of skiing. Enjoy the Maven, new for 08/09.

Maven Specs
189, t-w-t = 154-139-151, radius = 22.9m, running Length = 1120mm, weight = 5.2kg/pair

The Maven and all other 2008 Bluehouse skis go on sale for ridiculous, pre-season pricing on Sept. 18.

Bluehouse spent countless hours throughout the past season talking to the ski community. We can accredit the creation of our two new skis to the people who spoke up (a special shout out to the TGR and NS crews). The Shoots is the first of two new skis to be added to the Bluehouse fleet.

Fair warning: The Shoots is not for the novice skier. Some of the words used by testers to describe The Shoots’ personality were “charging,” “made for speed,” “weapons,” “killer-blaster” (a BH favorite), and “for serious screaming.” The Shoots brags the stiffest flex of all the BH fleet. The profile was designed to deliver comfort at top speeds. The rockered tips will keep your skis afloat any snow type and the nearly-flat tail will direct you where you want to go: downhill. In other words, The Shoots were bred for straightlining. Bluehouse felt it appropriate to name the ski after the bamboo plant’s growing pattern, but also likes the subtle reminder to its owner that this ski belongs in the chutes and similar terrain. The graphics were created by Simen Stori during the design contest last season. The art fit perfectly with Bluehouse’s plans for the ski. Enjoy The Shoots.

The Shoots Specs
191, t-w-t = 149-128-133, radius = 42.0m, running length = 1410mm

The Shoots and all other 2008 Bluehouse skis go on sale for ridiculous, pre-season pricing on Sept. 18., weight = 5.8kg/pair

The most maneuverable and lightweight park ski from Bluehouse is back and it comes in three lengths for 2008: 179, 171, and the new 164. The 2008 MR has been enhanced from its original design with stiffer flex in the tail for more comfortable stomping. The new MR has a rounded top edge and more durable top layer to reduce chipping. This year’s design will definitely get you noticed as you show your steeze in the pipe, on the rails, and off the booters. Enjoy.

MR Specs
179, t-w-t = 125-93-120
171, t-w-t = 125-93-120
164, t-w-t = 125-92-120

The MRs and all other 2008 Bluehouse skis go on sale for ridiculous, pre-season pricing on Sept. 18.

Bluehouse fans, it’s that time of year again. We’re getting everything lined up here at Bluehouse for a couple major events coming very quickly. More details will be revealed in posts and emails that will shortly follow this one, but one thing we won’t keep a secret is the date: September 18, 2008.

9/18/08 will be a huge day for Bluehouse and anybody who loves a killer deal. Just like last year, we promise to bring you some of the sickest skis produced for the best prices possible, but only for a limited time and with a limited quantity.

Check in over the next few days for information on BH’s new skis, images of the ‘08 lineup, prices, and a party you won’t want to miss. Oh, and that one friend who is always bragging about knowing “the latest” would probably appreciate hearing about this from you. Spread the love by forwarding this link or friending Bluehouse Skis on Facebook. We’ll also share every detail about the upcoming sale with our email list, so sign up for that too.

Get ready, people. Fall approaches. Shortly thereafter, winter. With that, snow…and another amazing year with Bluehouse Skis.

This is your last opportunity to enter the Bluehouse photo contest for a chance to win some 08-09 prototypes. The contest ends tonight at midnight with results following shortly thereafter. So far the entries have been unbelievable. We appreciate each of your contributions.

 Later.     

Today is the official announcement of the season-end Bluehouse Photo Contest. We invite you to share your most captivating photos of your Bluehouse skis in action. The contest will run through May 20 and the winners will receive a pair of new prototypes we tested during the season in creating our ‘08 - ‘09 ski line. We know the season has been epic for us, so we can’t wait to see how it has treated you.

Visit the Photo Contest page to view and vote on the current submissions or login and begin uploading your own shots.

Thanks for sharing!

This Saturday, Bluehouse and the Utah Freeskier Society will host the Urban Classic Slopestyle Competition at Brighton Ski Resort. This is a chance to enjoy a session with your friends, score some swag, and maybe even walk away with some serious prizes.

Pre-registration for the event is $15 and can be completed by emailing dan@bluehouseskis.com. Day-of registration is $20.

We hope to see you there.

The results are in. Saturday’s railjam went off and was a killer time for all involved.Khai Krepeala walked away with first prize at the event scoring a new pair of BH skis and a gift certificate to tramdock.com. Following Khai’s sick performance were Erik Hughes, John Ware, and Bryan Rossiter taking second through fourth. The Grom award went to 13 year old CJ Bode, and Brian Allen scored the best costume in his sharp threads.

We have to kick a shout out to all our generous sponsors for giving so much: Brighton Ski Resort, Tramdock.com, SpoonMe, and Cafe Sabor.

Thanks everyone for participating. We hope to see you and your friends back at Brighton Sat. March 8th for the Bluehouse Slopestyle competition.

This Saturday, February 9 Bluehouse Skis will be at the Wildcat Base at Alta Ski Resort for an epic demo day.  With as much snow as is pounding the Wastach Front, these are ideal conditions in which to test skis that were made with this kind of snow in mind.  With some luck, you may be able to test out some of our 08-09 model skis which specs are yet to be disclosed to the public.    

 In addition, we should have some tele-demos setups for all you free heelers.  

We hope to see you there.   

We have been so impressed by the many entries into this year’s design contest.  We are currently in the process of selecting a winner, which has been super difficult due to the fact that there are so many sick designs. Currently, we have the pool of entries narrowed down to about 5 and should have a winner selected within the next few days.  We appreciate the initiative and creativity you have been willing to share in support of Bluehouse Skis. 

 Talk to you soon.