Tag: Ski Race

How to Reach the Podium? Visit Wausau’s Alpine Race Experts!

Alpine ski racing is where it’s at. Get the gear and join the fun.

Just a ten minute drive from Granite Peak Ski Area at Rib Mountain, our team of expert ski boot fitters and race aficionados are your partners when hundies matter.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Shep’s Sports has been Wisconsin skiers’ first choice for race gear since 1949. That’s 73 years of experience to guide you. Owing to our home in Wausau, a mecca for outdoor adventure sports, we’re counted on for answers to questions including the who, what, when and where of skiing. As for the why? That’s easy: alpine racing is a blast!

We’re proud to support The Granite Peak Ski Team, who capitalizes on one of our greatest natural resources and provide the only alpine ski training program for youth in central Wisconsin.
*Photo Community Foundation of Northcentral Wisconsin

Shoppers explore our 10,000 sq. feet of premium gear for skiing, cycling, camping, hiking and paddling. Plus the clothes you need to succeed. And we guide them. Friendly, expert advice is our promise.

Of course we stock alpine race gear from your favorite brands, then prep and service it with race tunes, waxes and hot box treatment. In addition to race season, our full Wintersteiger tune shop is at your service year-round.

  • Rossignol
  • Head Ski
  • Dynastar
  • Nordica
  • POC
  • Uvex
  • Leki
  • Lange
  • Smith

In addition to gear, alpine ski racers trust Shepherd & Schaller Sports to keep them in the know regarding FIS regulations. Just ask for our Race manager when you visit.

It’s easy to make an appointment for custom boot fitting and race gear consultation.

Of course we encourage you to join our friends at Granite Peak Ski Team – adult and youth programs are fun for the whole family.

Ski Team Night 2017 is Nov. 9th

 

It’s that time again!  Shep’s Team Night is Thursday, November 9th, 2017. Shop for gear and clothing you need and meet friends and coaches to kick off our favorite season. Racers and their families get special pricing on this night.  Read on!

While we always provide team members and industry pros with special discounted pricing on ski race equipment, goggles, helmets, poles and protective gear, for this one night only you’ll also get 25-70% off all in-stock outerwear, footwear and clothing accessories.

Team members should be sure to pick up Shep’s “Racer Card” that night too, qualifying them for 40% off retail price on back shop services including waxing, binding testing, binding adjustment, Swix Hot Box, binding mounting and ski tuning. Racers presenting this card at time of purchase will also get 25% off race protective gear, race gloves, pole guards, shin guards, race helmets and ski goggles all season long.

Family members attending Team Night will be offered 25% off in-stock outerwear, clothing and footwear on November 9th too.

Wear your team/group logo to be eligible for prize drawings.  Winners will be notified by social media.

 Thursday, November 9th, 2017 – 9am-8pm

  • Special Pricing on Race Equipment
  • 40% off back shop services
  • 25% off in-stock outerwear and clothing, footwear and accessories
  • up to 70% off clearance outerwear and clothing, footwear and accessories
Wondering about events, sales and other info from Shepherd & Schaller?  Please visit our Blog and follow our @shepssports social media pages, where our events are always announced weeks in advance!

Team Night: Nov 10, 2016

teamnight

It’s that time again!  Shep’s Team Night is Thursday, November 11th.

Please invite your group members to join us to shop equipment, apparel and accessories for ski season.

While we always provide team members and industry pros with special discounted pricing on ski race equipment, goggles, helmets, poles and protective gear, for this one night only they’ll also get 25-50% off all in-stock outerwear, footwear and clothing accessories.   

Team members should be sure to pick up Shep’s “Racer Card” that night too, qualifying them for 40% off retail price on back shop services including waxing, binding testing, binding adjustment, Swix Hot Box, binding mounting and ski tuning. Racers presenting this card at time of purchase will also get 25% off race protective gear, race gloves, pole guards, shin guards, race helmets and ski goggles all season long.

Family members attending Team Night will be offered 25% off in-stock outerwear, clothing and footwear on November 10th too.  

Wear your team/group logo to be eligible for prize drawings.   Prizes will be awarded at 7:45pm and winners will be notified by social media.

We will see you Thursday, November 10, 2016 – 9am-8pm
 
Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods
www.shepssports.com
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Wondering about events, sales and other info from Shepherd & Schaller?  Please visit our Blog and follow our media pages, where our events are always announced weeks in advance!

Tuning Alpine Race Skis: Advice From a Pro

Alpine ski racers know that proper base structure, edges and wax make a dramatic difference in results on race day.  Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods satisfies the discerning tastes of these athletes with professional ski tunes using Wintersteiger ski tuning equipment and professional Swix Hot Box complimented by the artistry of a 20-year tuning veteran Pete Kohlmoos.

Can’t make it to downtown Wausau, WI before you get in the start shack?  Here are Pete’s recommendations.  Many can be accomplished with tools you can buy at Shep’s:

Race Training:

  1. Professional machine tune with  race structure and favorite edge
  2. Professional Hot Box with prep wax, then scrape and apply CH wax
  3. At home, after practice, wipe skis dry and apply prep wax
  4. At home, before practice, scrape prep wax and apply CH wax

Race Series:

  1. Professional machine tune to open base structure and deep clean
  2. Professional Hot Box with prep wax
  3. Apply LF or HF wax just prior to race.  Brush until structure is clearly visible.
  4. After each raceDe-butt edges with goo diamond or sharpen with ceramic disc.

Shop 2019 Wausau Ski Swaps then $ave at Shepherd & Schaller

Bring your 2019 ski swap sales receipt to Shep’s for discounted pricing on ski binding adjustments and ski tunes when you present your swap sales receipt in store within one week of purchase.

Shep’s provides local ski swaps with not only a bulk of their equipment inventory, but also expert staff to answer technical questions about equipment and provide advice about proper fit.

These great local groups are the heart and soul of our local ski scene.  Get involved.  Make new friends and take your skiing to the next level!

  • Granite Peak Ski Team Swap is Oct 5, 2019 at Granite Peak.
  • Rib Mountain Ski Club Swap is Nov 2, 2019 at Marathon Park
  • Wausau Nordic Ski Swap is Nov 2, 2019 at Marathon Park.