Karhu (Fin) skis

Helsinki-based Karhu (Finnish for "bear") has equipped skiers ranging from the Finnish army to World Champions such as Harri Kirvesniemi.  They focus more now on footwear and apparel; the former still bearing the "M" striping that refers to "mestari", the Finnish word for champion.  Fun fact: in the 50s Karhu used a three-stripes branding on its footwear, but sold it to a fledgling German sports equipment maker.