Finn Sisu

Overview

• Finn Sisu is a specialty retail store focused on promoting a healthy Nordic lifestyle through cross-country skiing, Finnleo saunas, and paddling gear, rather than operating as a traditional public sauna facility.
• The overall atmosphere evokes Finnish sisu (perseverance and resilience), emphasizing body and soul refreshment with saunas that burn calories, renew skin, relieve tension, and foster harmony; the store blends outdoor adventure gear with sauna thermaculture in a welcoming, knowledgeable environment for enthusiasts.

Features & Amenities

• Finnleo Saunas: High-quality home saunas highlighted for melting away mental strain and physical fatigue; shop saunas and accessories to integrate daily stress relief into your routine.
• Nordic Skiing Gear: Premium brands like Atomic, Salomon, Rossignol, Fischer, Yoko, Kastle, Peltonen including skis (e.g., Fischer Speedmax 100HE Skate Plus 610 at $950), boots (e.g., Salomon S/Race Skate BOA EL at $549.95), poles, gloves, hats, jackets, pants, and coverboots.
• Waxing & Maintenance Tools: Glide waxes (e.g., Rex Glide Cleaner UHW $27, Optiwax Glide Tape Eco $20), irons (e.g., Star Electronic Waxing Iron 160°C $215), brushes, stands (e.g., Rex Travel Waxing Stand $124.95), and rotos.
• Accessories: Hydration (e.g., Toko Insulated Drink Belt $42), bags (e.g., Salomon Clubline Duffel 100L $170), bindings (e.g., Atomic Prolink Access Junior $54.99), ferrules, and canoe items (e.g., Frost River Map Case $40).
• Gift Cards: Physical and digital options for perfect presents.

Services

• Ski Services: Expert wax services and Tonttuwerks stone grinding for optimal ski performance.
• Product Support: In-depth knowledge from staff (“We’re small, but we know a lot!”); online shopping with favorites, cart, and account tracking.
• Newsletter: Sign up for special offers, events, and updates on Nordic skiing and sauna culture.

Pricing

• Saunas & Accessories: Specific pricing not detailed on the site; direct shoppers to Shop Saunas for Finnleo models.
• Ski Gear Examples:
  • Skis: $950 (Fischer Speedmax).
  • Boots: $549.95 (Salomon S/Race).
  • Poles: $99.99 (Yoko 6700 Series).
  • Clothing: $35–$159.99 (hats, jackets, pants).
  • Wax/Tools: $19–$215 (glide waxes, irons, cleaners).
  • Bindings: $54.99–$130 (Atomic, Fischer).
  • Accessories: $7.80–$170 (inserts, bags, belts).
• Prices in USD; many items in stock, some sold out; bulk purchase options up to 10,000 units.

Location & Hours

• Address: 2436 Larpenteur Ave W, Lauderdale, MN 55113 (Get Directions).
• Operating Hours:
  • Mon–Fri: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Sun: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Contact: Phone 651-645-2443, Email info@finnsisu.com; social media on Facebook, Instagram, Strava.

Notes

• Established in 1978 as a local Minnesota retailer, Finn Sisu stands out for its expertise in Nordic skiing, sauna thermaculture, and paddling – living a healthy lifestyle year-round.
• Unique Focus: Combines Finnleo saunas for authentic Finnish recovery with top-tier ski services like Tonttuwerks grinding; small team offers personalized advice.
• Recent Highlights: Blog on Tour de Finn season ahead; promotes confidence on trails and daily sauna rituals for renewed skin, reduced tension.
• No on-site public sauna facilities; emphasis on home saunas and gear sales.