{"title":"Skis","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"210cm-eggen-vintage-cross-country-racing-skis-nos-never-used-rare-birch-base","title":"210cm Eggen Vintage Cross-Country Racing Skis  - NOS - NEVER USED! Rare Birch Base - FREE SHIPPING IN USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eEXTREMELY RARE - \"new old stock\" Eggen Type 1 (birch base\/hickory edge) wood racing skis. Size 210. Eggen skis were manufactured from the late 60s until the early 80s at the Engerdal Skifabrikk in east-central Norway, on the border with Sweden. Gjermund Eggen, hero of the 1966 Nordic World Championships in Oslo, lent his name to the brand and supported its growth after his racing career ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese skis are a remarkable find - never mounted, never used, pulled from a basement during a recent buying trip to Norway. The \"Type 1\" model was the lightest wood racing ski made by Eggen, and this pair weighs a remarkable 1535gm which is only slightly more than current fiberglass racing skis. The brand was an innovator when it came to the design of skis, layering wood in a manner to allow air channels in the ski, reducing weight. The birch base was preferred by racers due to its lightness compared to more common hickory, and its performance in certain snow conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: per picture, there is a small piece of hickory missing from the lower edge of one of the skis. This should not affect performance. Price has been adjusted to reflect this minor defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003eCamber: medium (3-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 1535gm w\/o bindings\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: early 70s\u003cbr\u003eBase: birch\/hickory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606461047022,"sku":"SKI002","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.4868410206_8j4p.jpg?v=1721726891"},{"product_id":"210cm-karhu-team-racer-wood-cross-country-racing-skis-never-used","title":"210cm Karhu \"Team Racer\" Wood Cross Country Racing Skis - NEVER USED","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoy, do these skis scream \"early 70s\".  The last of the line for Karhu wood ski production - these skis were produced around the time when fiberglass skis were taking over.  Aside from the (clumsy) binding mounting, these skis are UNUSED, untarred, unwaxed, with expected dings and scratches for a pair of skis their age.  The bases are highly-sought birch, with hickory edges.  The stickers at the top identify \"Ski-Shop Sandberg\", a defunct retailer possibly in Tampere, Finland - this is where the skis were recently acquired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelsinki-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBINDING NOTES:  These skis come with a ham-fisted pair of non-functional 3 pin bindings.  Someone took a pair of 71mm bindings and tried to expand them to the norm - before Rottefella standardized \"nordic norm\" at 75mm there were a variety of widths.  Also, they hand drilled the screw holes, so they are in no standard place on the skis.  If you are going to put NNN (modern) bindings on these skis then you'll need to plug these holes and balance\/mount.  If you want to use 75mm, bear in mind that these skis are very narrow and the screw hole placement on older 3 pin bindings will be too wide.  In the early 70s Rottefella started moving the two bottom screw holes slightly closer together to accommodate the narrower skis that were being made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe black heel plate was left on because it was very well done. Before you rip this off, consider that this is a very classic (and inexpensive) look for older skis from the Nordics, and functions just as well as the variety of heel plate systems that were sold in USA and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkifabrikk ski techs have over 50 years of experience skiing, racing, and preparing cross-country skis, both wood and fiberglass, so contact us with any questions. Skifabrikk will, if requested by buyer, further smooth, tar, and base wax the skis prior to shipment, for FREE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (3-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 1460gm w\/o bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: early 70s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: birch\/hickory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606461276398,"sku":"SKI003","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.4919348961_pxdx.jpg?v=1721726899"},{"product_id":"210cm-esko-jarvinen-wood-cross-country-racing-skis-1974-highly-desirable-birch-base","title":"210cm Esko Järvinen Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - 1974 - Highly Desirable Birch Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf I could pick one make\/model of wood skis that is most sought after by enthusiasts, it's birch base Järvinens.  Well, here they are.  Esko Järvinen of Lahti, Finland, was already an accomplished ski racer when he decided to apply his knowledge to the manufacture of skis.  His skis were heavily marketed in the USA, hence the domestic interest that still exists for the brand.  Birch base, balsa core skis were the lightest (and most fragile!) racing skis available.  Järvinen wood skis are also very narrow; only a couple of mm wider than modern racing skis.  This example, the last version of top-of-the line Järvinens, also featured a narrow, high point \"javelin\" tip, which had the habit of getting caught on things, often causing premature death for the ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe general fragility of these skis makes this pair a survivor, and one that has grown more beautiful with age!  Skifabrikk techs took their time to restore the tops and bases of these skis to maximize appearance and functionality, and the results are impressive.  While not a \"numbers matching\" pair - wood racing skis had a tendency to break easily so it was not uncommon for two skis from different original pairs to be brought together - these skis are identical in camber, graphics, and base condition.  There are a few nicks and dings that have happened over time, but they do not affect function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkifabrikk was fortunate to find a stash of brand new 3-pin \"Finnish-style\" clamp bindings a few years ago, and a pair has been mounted on these skis to replace the 4-pin example that came with the skis when they were purchased in Finland earlier this year.  Finland stuck with 4-pin 75mm bindings until the switch over to 50mm 3-pin and Adidas 38mm occurred (mid 70s) so we are pleased to be able to offer \"modern\" style bindings with vintage look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: The bindings will be removed prior to shipment of the skis to prevent damage to the bases.  If the buyer does not want the bindings, Skifabrikk will reduce the price of the skis by $10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: firm (6+ cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 1650gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: early 70s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: birch\/hickory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606461473006,"sku":"SKI005","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.4904410932_69qg.jpg?v=1721726908"},{"product_id":"195cm-eggen-type-2-1970s-wood-cross-country-racing-skis-professionally-restored","title":"195cm Eggen \"Type 2\" 1970s Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - Professionally Restored","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou want camber?  I got your camber RIGHT HERE!!!  Beautiful pair of restored Eggen 195cm \"Type 2\" (hickory\/ligno) racing skis from the early 70s.  Very stiff; for a light skier with a strong kick these skis will FLY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEggen skis were a product of the Engerdal Skifabrikk in eastern Norway.  The skis were named in honor of Gjermund Eggen, hero of the 1966 Nordic World Championships in Oslo.  He helped with design and marketing following his racing career.  Speaking of the latter, if you want a fun glimpse of what top-level cross-country ski racing was like in the mid 1960s, take a look at this short vid, featuring Mr. Eggen, en route to \"gull\" in the 50km event.  If you think that a tad over 3 hours is a leisurely pace (Pål Goldberg won the 50km classic at Planica this year in 2:01), remember these people were on wood boards with bamboo poles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_iPqm6krDOY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNOTES: Tops and bottoms show some wear, but Skifabrikk techs have used time-honored techniques to restore the bases to racing condition.  Check out the original shading underfoot that was covered by the plastic foot plate for many years!!  No bindings included, but if you reach out, \"we know people\" ;-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 195cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: stiff (6cm+ at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 1535gm w\/o bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: early 70s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory\/lignostone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606461735150,"sku":"SKI008","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5018574349_qd0l.jpg?v=1721726918"},{"product_id":"210cm-esko-jarvinen-kilpa-popular-wood-cross-country-skis-mid-60s-beautiful","title":"BARGAIN BIN!!! - 210cm Esko Järvinen \"Kilpa Populär\" Wood Cross-Country Skis - mid '60s - BEAUTIFUL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese skis may not have matching numbers, but don't tell them that because they think they're perfect!  This is a flat-out beautiful example of Järvinen's mid-60s \"popular\" racing ski.  They are heavier and wider than the top racing model, but that makes them easier to ski on, too.  The bindings pre-date the skis by at least a decade - while 4-pin was the standard in Finland until the mid-70s this configuration is unique.  To use as is, you'd need a vintage pair of boots with holes carved out in the right places, or you could replace with a mid-60s 2-piece binding with the pins in the standard location.  Or just lean the skis against the wall and admire them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bases have very little use - they looked almost new when we acquired the skis in Finland in April 2023.  Skifabrikk techs have smoothed the bases and to protect them applied a light-coloured pine tar that allows the grain of the wood and laminations to be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: The original 4-pin bindings will be removed prior to shipment of the skis to prevent damage to the bases.  If the buyer does not want the bindings, Skifabrikk will reduce the price of the skis by $10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (3-6 cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): (1207+1385 = 2590) gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth at center: 54mm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: mid 60s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory laminated\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606461964526,"sku":"SKI020","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5242111067_3ith.jpg?v=1721726928"},{"product_id":"205cm-bla-skia-wood-nordic-racing-skis-early-1960s-beautiful-condition","title":"205cm Blå-Skia Wood Nordic Racing Skis - Early 1960s - BEAUTIFUL CONDITION!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful pair of mid-1960s wood racing (\"langrenn\") skis from Blå-Skia. There is a fun story behind these - they were acquired from an estate liquidator in Pennsylvania. So the next question would be, what was a pair of the finest racing skis of the era, doing in Pennsylvania? Well, the truth is that it used to snow there, and they held ski races! Skifabrikk staff even have proof in the form of trophies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was nothing done to the tops of the skis other than a good cleaning, so they maintain their original \"patina\", including a few nicks and scratches. The decals on these skis are beautiful - waterslide was replaced by direct application of paint and screen printing in the next generation of Blå-Skias. The bases have been sanded and treated with Swix pine tar, providing a rich, dark finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBindings will be removed for shipment, to protect the ski bases from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkifabrikk ski techs have over 50 years of experience skiing, racing, and preparing cross-country skis, both wood and fiberglass. Please contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 205cm\u003cbr\u003eCamber: medium (4-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 1800gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003eWidth at center: 45mm\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: mid 1960s\u003cbr\u003eBase: hickory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo back to Blå-Skia home \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skifabrikk.com\/collections\/bla-skia\" title=\"Bla-Skia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606462292206,"sku":"SKI024","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5394971051_k3fp.jpg?v=1721726938"},{"product_id":"210cm-madshus-dobbel-box-vm-1982-commemorative-racing-skis-rare","title":"BARGAIN BIN!!! - 210cm Madshus \"Dobbel Box\" VM 1982 Commemorative Racing Skis - RARE!!","description":"\u003cp\u003e210cm Madshus \"Dobbel Box\" VM 1982 Commemorative Racing Skis - RARE!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't sell a lot of fiberglass skis here at Skifabrikk, but when we do you can rest assured that they are pretty special.  Take for instance this pair of Madshus \"Dobbel Box\" racing skis with commemorative graphics celebrating the 1982 nordic worlds at Holmenkollen\/Oslo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny nordic history nerd knows about the '82 worlds.  Oddvar Brå won his only individual Olympic or VM gold medal.  Bill Koch complemented his silver at the '76 Olympics with the only cross-country world championship medal (bronze in the 30k) ever won by an American - this record held up until 2015 when USA G.O.A.T Jessie Diggins and Caitlin Compton Gregg finished 2-3 in the 10k free.  Lastly, of course, the infamous \"brakk staven\" men's 4x10km relay took place at VM ‘82.  Swix was launching a rebrand of their pole line (retiring the Liljedahl marque), but Oddvar Brå's boron didn't get the memo, snapping during a race to the finish line in a tussle with Soviet Alexsandr Zavyalov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell that has little to do with these skis, but it's fun history.  Lillehammer-based Madshus is one of two Norwegian survivors of the nordic industry shake-out that occurred in the mid-70s when fiberglass skis replaced wood as the material of choice.  Unlike their neighbors, the carpetbagging wax company, Madshus has been in Lillehammer for over 100 years.  Historically they were a manufacturer of solid turski and fjellski (backcountry), but along the way picked up a few VM\/OG medals - Madshus skis were popular among elite Norwegian women in the 60s and 70s.  The acquisition of the Landsem brand in the early 80s gave the company additional market reach.  Now, Madshus regularly is seen on the podium of nordic and biathlon races.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyway, these are cool skis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (4-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 43mm at ski center\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 1386gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: early 80s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: p-tex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606462554350,"sku":"SKI028","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5559474816_d81y.jpg?v=1721726948"},{"product_id":"213cm-sundins-p-55-light-touring-wood-cross-country-skis-almost-new","title":"BARGAIN BIN!!! - 213cm Sundins P-55 Light Touring Wood Cross-Country Skis - ALMOST NEW!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow we doin' out there SWEDEN!!!  Us here at Skifabrikk don't actually hate Sweden or Swedish ski stuff.  The simple fact is, we've never actually been there.  Ergo, our shop doesn't have a lot of Swedish stuff.  These nearly unused skis were picked up in the heart of Oslo; the story was that the seller's dad lived on the Swedish border with Norway, and apparently in that location there was a fluid trade in skis between the two countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese skis are a step below the (world-famous to vintage Nordic ski nerds) S-55-J \"Six-Je Elit\" superlight skis that won a ton of medals in the 50s and 60s.  That said, these are not 2 by 4s; they weigh in at a svelte 2025gms with bindings.  Plus, the bases appear to be almost un-skied - they came with no wax on them and the unpolished fresh-from-the-factory look.  So they're ready to go.  Hickory base and edges, and a very nice pair of 71mm Rottefella Gull 2-piece bindings to keep the skis firmly attached to your feet (boots recommended).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 213cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (3-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 2025gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth at center: 55mm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: late 60s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: skis will be shipped with bindings removed, to protect the ski bases from damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606463111406,"sku":"SKI030","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5570408688_t6jf.jpg?v=1721726957"},{"product_id":"210cm-splitkein-mid-1960s-wood-cross-country-touring-skis-great-condition","title":"210cm Splitkein Mid-1960s Wood Cross-Country Touring Skis - Great Condition!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful pair of Gresvig Splitkein \"E4\" model wood cross-country skis.  Rare underside tip branding! (see pic)  Gresvig got access to the Ullevoldsæter\/Østbye patent after Peter Østbye had to surrender his ownership (including the Splitkein plant) as punishment for being a Nazi sympathizer during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese skis feature a classic pair of Gresvig Kahdahar bindings, which was the de facto ski touring binding until the mid 1960s.  The waterslide decals are largely unblemished, except on the tip.  The bases have been cleaned, smoothed, and tarred, and are ready for the snow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBindings may be removed for shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (3-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 62mm at ski center\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 3512gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: mid 60s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory\/lignostone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606463373550,"sku":"SKI037","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5635475422_o5ff.jpg?v=1721726967"},{"product_id":"160cm-gresvig-junior-kids-wood-cross-country-skis-x-treme-patina","title":"BARGAIN BIN!!! - 160cm Gresvig \"Junior\" Kids' Wood Cross-Country Skis - X-TREME PATINA!!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore Junior can be that Olympic gold medalist that you expect, they need to learn to ski.  Well, what better way to start them out than on these vintage kids' skis from Gresvig of Norway.  Known as the \"Beast of the North\" because of their large market share in all things Nordic skiing, Gresvig used the latest technology available in the design and construction of these beauties.  Ok, that may be a slight exaggeration, but these skis are pretty cool and have the battle scars - I mean patina - to show how much they were loved.  Come with Intersport-branded cable-style bindings and a sweet-smelling coating of original Swix pine tar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBindings may be removed for shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 160cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: virtually none\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 65mm at ski center\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 3660gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: wood\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45620972716270,"sku":"SKI038","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5737017343_qbz1.jpg?v=1721726978"},{"product_id":"195cm-solid-hickory-cross-country-caveman-skis-made-in-norway","title":"195cm Solid Hickory Cross-Country \"Caveman Skis\" - MADE in NORWAY!!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eChipped from an iceberg high above Lillehammer, to the protests of the frozen caveman who still had them affixed to his feet (\"stop, I say!!\"), these skis are nothing if not OLD.  I mean, so old that your great-grandmother would think they're old.  Built from solid hickory in the days right before the laminated wood ski revolution hit Nordic, they are survivors.  Prob 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThings we know:\u003cbr\u003e\n- they are Made in Norway, because they say so on the tips.  Plus, we purchased them in January '24 from a seller in Lillehammer.  Draw your conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e\n- They were likely \"performance\" skis.  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And yes, you read that right - these are vintage solid hickory MADSHUS cross-country skis. From probably the 1930s-1940s, given that laminated wood construction took over around the time of the second world war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadshus is one of the two surviving Norwegian ski manufacturers (props to Åsnes as well) in a domestic industry that used to have hundreds. Here's your free MBA lesson for the day - get complacent, and get your lunch money stolen. Like Detroit in the 80s, the Norwegian ski industry ignored an easily-predictable \"storm of the century\" in this case it was the introduction of plastic base, fiberglass skis to cross-country skiing in the early 70s. European ski manufacturers like Kniessl, Rossignol and Fischer took the Norwegian ski makers to the woodshed, beat them, and left them hanging by their underwear. Figuratively, of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, Madshus survived and got their act together. Olympic medal winners before the transition (Magnar Solberg, '72 biathlon), and since \"Tall Thomas\" Alsgaard (5 gull, 1 sølv), Ben Ogden (future winner), Madshus is synonymous in Norway with cross-country skiing. (Swix is originally Swedish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to these skis. What can we say? They're classics. Solid hickory, with high-tech rear clasp \"tempo\"-style bindings. We've done our best to leave them as found, save a scrub down with some Murphy's and a base coat of pine tar from the Big Wax Company (see above). They are not without signs of wear: one ski displays \"reverse camber\" - easily fixed with a trip to a sauna, and also one looks like it was used once to hold a sign or fend off a home invasion. 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This pair is mounted with a classic pair of Gresshoppa cable-style bindings, which battled Gresvig's Kandahar brand during the cut-throat binding wars that took place in Norway in the 50s and 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBindings may be removed for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 215cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (3-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 3732gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth at center: 60mm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606464684270,"sku":"SKI043","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5801854165_rvmi.jpg?v=1721727008"},{"product_id":"210cm-esko-jarvinen-wood-cross-country-racing-skis-birch-base-never-tarred","title":"210cm Esko Järvinen Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - Birch Base - Never Tarred","description":"\u003cp\u003eWow, these are nice skis.  And super light - just a few grams heavier than modern race skis.  This pair is an example from the apex of the woodski era, and also at the end of it.  Birch base skis were the lightest on the market, and preferred in cold conditions.  The fact that these skis have never been tarred speaks to this - the very cold and dry conditions that exist in Finland require less protection against moisture.  Plus tar adds weight, and every gram counts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecently brought back from Finland, these skis have been cleaned up but that's about it - no touch-ups and just a light base cleaning and sanding.  Nothing else required.  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And who says you need some fancy ski binding to hold your feet on when you have an old bicycle tire and some leather hanging around the house?  Not the Finns.  These are official, stamped, Lampinen skis from we reckon the 1940s.  They are beautiful timepieces that could still be used today.  Made of solid birch or hickory (I'm an accountant not an arborist), the skis retain all of the patina that they have acquired over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePorvoo, the former home of Lampinen skis, is about an hour north east of Helsinki, in the direction of the WOODSKI CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, Simpele-Rautjärvi in South Karelia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 215cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: soft (0-3cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 2620gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth at center: 62mm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: 1940s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory or birch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606465241326,"sku":"SKI048","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5929091025_fbs1.jpg?v=1721727028"},{"product_id":"210cm-peltonen-erikoiskilpa-cross-country-racing-skis-late-1960s-rarerarerare","title":"BARGAIN BIN!!! - 210cm Peltonen \"Erikoiskilpa\" Cross-Country Racing Skis - Late 1960s - RareRareRare","description":"\u003cp\u003eHIGHLY desirable birch base, hickory edge PELTONEN Erikoiskilpa (\"Special Racing\") cross-country skis.  VERY hard to find these in good condition.  These skis were purchased in Finland in the spring of 2023 and brought back to the USA.  There has been light touch up on the tops and the bases have been cleaned, smoothed, and tarred by the pros at Skifabrikk.  Karhu-brand aluminium 4-pin racing bindings give the skis a proper period look.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to similar-looking Järvinen skis, very few of these skis were made.  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Emil Lampinen began making skis in the early 1900s, and by the late 1960s Lampinen was one of the largest ski producers in Finland.  As an interesting sidenote, prior to closure the Lampinen factory was making ski shafts for the now-ubiquitous Marwe rollerski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kilpa 5 was a popular model that combined performance with stability.  This pair is an example of the last generation of wood skis made by the company, and still retains the same lustre it had when it left the factory.  Skifabrikk has cleaned and prepped the skis so they are ready for display, or hopefully use!  The original 4 pin bindings are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 200cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (3-6 cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 2,500 gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth at center: 58mm\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: early 1970s, Lampinen Suksitehdas Oy, Porvoo FI\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: wood of sorts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606466683118,"sku":"SKI051","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.5960071981_5ohd.jpg?v=1721727047"},{"product_id":"195cm-lampinen-finland-kilpa-5-wood-cross-country-racing-skis-great-shape","title":"195cm Lampinen FINLAND \"Kilpa 5\" Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - Great Shape!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll right.  Let's be honest - despite all the hoo-ha about Norwegian skis, it's really the Finns who made the best skis back in the day.  They may have sucked at marketing, which is why not a lot of their skis left the country, but the Finns made skis that were sought by racers worldwide (unless you were Norwegian or Swedish!).  I heard firsthand the tale of a top US racer who loved his Finnish skis so much that when the US Ski Team signed a deal with a Norwegian maker, he got someone to make his beloved Suomen Suksi LOOK like the Norwegian brand JUST so he could keep using them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell these aren't top-of-the-line racers - you actually don't want those because they are so fragile that they snap in two if you look at them funny - but a step below; Kilpa means \"racing\".  And you don't need a name littered with double vowels and umlauted letters either - you're perfect they way you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed conversation starters!  Beautifully restored!  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Vintage early 1960s metal-edged backcountry or \"fjellski\" from Splitkein of Oslo.  If you've been following along, you know by now that a \"fjell\" is a mountain in Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoy are these pricey!  But that's because they are brought back to the USA by Moose, who has to buy two seats in business class each time he goes to Norway to buy stuff, because, well, he's a moose.  Originally bought at Tor Takle sporting goods in Bergen, these skis have also traveled by train to the snø, as evidenced by the rail tag pasted on the top of one of the skis.  No, I am not removing that.  They used superglue to put those things on.  They're a real pain to get off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack to Splitkein.  Gresvig got access to the Ullevoldsæter\/Østbye patent after Peter Østbye had to surrender his ownership (including the Splitkein plant) as punishment for being a Nazi sympathizer during the Second World War.  Peter you big fat dummy!  But Peter's loss is our gain, as Splitkein went on to make some gorgeous skis, from these metal-edgers to racing skis that carried Pål Tyldum to victory in the 50k in Sapporo in '72.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese skis also feature a classic pair of Gresvig Kahdahar bindings, which was the de facto ski touring binding until the mid 1960s.  The waterslide decals are almost completely unblemished, and the undersides of the tips have an old-school branding.  These boards will sizzle when they hit the snow, or lean in the corner of your den!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBindings may be removed for shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (3-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 72mm at ski center\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 4624gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: early 60s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606467502318,"sku":"SKI053","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.6033657981_4be5.jpg?v=1721727067"},{"product_id":"200cm-bonna-of-norway-early-1960s-cross-country-touring-skis-bought-in-bergen","title":"205cm Bonna of Norway \"Alukant\" Early 1960s Off-Track Cross-Country Skis - Skiing History!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bonna \"Alukant\" was an experimental off-track ski that Lommedalen Skifabrikk produced in the early to mid 1960s.  The aim was to solve the decades-old problem of metal edges that needed to be screwed in sections to the sides of wood skis.  The Alukant, for starters, featured aluminium edges vs traditional steel.  In addition, the edges were manufactured in such a way that they could be held to the skis by sandwiching a portion between the laminated wood layers.  Lastly, instead of several shorter pieces of metal, each Alukant edge was a single piece that ran the length of the ski.  The latter two features greatly reduced friction on snow, especially in icy conditions.  A bonus was that aluminium doesn't rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo that's the good news.  The bad news is that wood and aluminium don't wear at the same rates, so after heavy use the bases of the skis tended to resemble the bottom of a sled.  Removable edges could be adjusted for wear on the base of a wood ski.  Alas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless, this is a pretty cool example of innovation in the ski industry.  Plus, these skis are perfectly usable, with 75mm 3-pin bindings.  They've been touched up a bit and re-lacquered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 205cm\u003cbr\u003eCamber: medium (4-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 2698gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003eWidth at center: 54mm\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: early 1960s\u003cbr\u003eBase: hickory\/steel edge\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606467993838,"sku":"SKI107","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_7625.jpg?v=1731790992"},{"product_id":"180cm-splitkein-early-1960s-wood-cross-country-touring-skis-great-condition","title":"180cm Splitkein Early 1960s Wood Cross-Country Touring Skis - Great Condition!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful pair of 180cm Splitkein \"J2\" model wood cross-country skis.  Rare underside tip branding! (see pic).  These skis were recently acquired in Bergen, and have undergone an extensive restoration.  The decals are nearly intact, which is rare to see from a pair of 60+ year old skis.  A new coat of urethane has been added to protect the original finish and give the skis a nice shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese skis feature a classic pair of Gresvig Kahdahar bindings, which was the de facto ski touring binding until the mid 1960s. J Berstad A\/S was a sporting goods retailer in Bergen, and their beautiful metal plates still adorn these skis.   The bases have been cleaned, smoothed, and tarred, and are ready for the snow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBindings may be removed for shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 180cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: soft (0-3cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 62mm at ski center\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 2970gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: early 60s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606468452590,"sku":"SKI055","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_4872.jpg?v=1722463912"},{"product_id":"210cm-bonna-of-norway-early-1960s-alpine-backcountry-metal-edge-skis-rare","title":"210cm Bonna of Norway Early 1960s Alpine\/Backcountry Metal Edge Skis - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre these downhill skis?  Are they backcountry skis?  You be the judge.  They LOOK like downhill skis from the early 60s, but when acquired in Norway (near Bergen) they were waxed for an outing in the forest.  They could be both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lommedalen Skifabrikk was the creation of Narve Bonna, 1924 Olympic silver medalist in ski jumping.  Lommedalen is close to Oslo, a bit to the left of Holmenkollen.   Birger Ruud was a champion ski jumper and alpine skier, with world championship or Olympic medals in both disciplines.  Bonna didn't sell a lot of downhill skis, so these might be a rare example.....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic bottoms, metal edges, and Kandahar bindings.  The decals on the top are chipped in places, but between the two skis you can get an idea of what a complete set would look like.  Also left in place is a rail baggage sticker proving a trip from Lillehammer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlatou Sports is a retailer in Bergen that is still around!  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They have seen limited use, and the bases still show the red protective coat that was applied at the factory.  The tops are in almost pristine shape with the exception of a few scratches (see pic) that have been expertly touched up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMadshus in Lillehammer, Norway, has been making skis for over 100 years.  This pair of touring skis hails from the early 1960s; probably towards the end of \"Clipper\" production because the skis feature lignostone edges.  The bindings are classic Gresshoppa cable-style.  This type of binding can accommodate nearly any type of boot if adjusted correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact - according to Madshus, the Clipper name was eventually sold to a now-defunct PanAm airlines for their use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 205cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCamber: medium (4-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 63mm at ski center\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (pair): 4052gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003e\nMfg date: early 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\nBase: hickory m. lignostone edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBINDINGS MAY BE REMOVED FOR SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606470418670,"sku":"SKI060","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/il_fullxfull.6094136318_qpuh.jpg?v=1721727137"},{"product_id":"200cm-toppen-hallgeir-brenden-balsa-lett-wood-cross-country-racing-skis-rare-red-colour-1960s-from-norway","title":"200cm Toppen Hallgeir Brenden \"Balsa-Lett\" Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - RARE RED COLOUR - 1960s from Norway!!!!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gjøvik Skifabrikk in Norway produced wooden skis for nearly 50 years.  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Well, here they are.  Esko Järvinen of Lahti, Finland, was already an accomplished ski racer when he decided to apply his knowledge to the manufacture of skis.  This is an early example of his \"Erikoiskilpa\" (special racing) skis - they hail from 1961-62 based on the content of the \"Mestari\" logo at the top of each ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is remarkable is that the decals on these nearly 65-year-old skis are almost entirely intact.  The manufacture process involved applying paint and then waterslide decals on top, which without any protection were subject to damage.  These decals on these skis have survived, and are now protected by a coat of urethane finish.  The result is beautiful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBreak out those old leather boots with 6 holes in the sole, or mount something fancy and modern.  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This pair of light touring skis - \"tur-langrenn\" - has been lovingly restored by the pros at Skifabrikk.  Despite this they still show their age, with old torch burn marks on the base (called \"patina\" in the trade) and a mysterious \"K\" mark on each ski which was likely used as a waxing guide.   Camber to the extreme!  These are the stiffest skis you're going to come across, and will be great for in-track sliding. 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Landsem was the unquestioned leading manufacturer of racing skis in the 60s and 70s - champions from from Gjermund Eggen to Oddvar Brå won on Landsems.  This particular pair is nearly identical to the type that legend Harald Grønnigen would have guided to multiple Olympic and World Championship medals in the early to mid 1960s (see last pic).  Harald was a tall guy so he may have been on a 215 or a 220, but you get the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair has the scratches and dings that you would expect from a 60-year-old pair of skis that has seen use, but they have been restored and preserved by the pros at Skifabrikk.  The decals are mostly intact; enough so that you can get an idea of what the skis looked like right of the factory.  Plus, these skis have been tested in their current condition by Skifabrikk staff, on the Olympic trails at Lake Placid.  So they are ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee our other Landsem items in the t-shirts and drinking glasses sections!!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: 79mm 3-pin bindings included.  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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of skis hails from the mid 60s.  The Erikoiskilpa (\"special racing\") line was the top-of-the-line for the period.  Italian Franco Nones used a similar pair to win the first gold medal in cross-country skiing for a non Russian\/Nordic country.  This occurred in 1968 at the Grenoble Olympics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike many light racing skis that have lasted this long, this is a mismatched pair.  Racing skis were made with very light materials, with air channels, which made them extremely fragile.  In addition, trail grooming was not the smooth, wide freeways that we are used to now.  People would break skis, then match them with an orphan from another pair.  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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of skis hails from the mid 60s.  The Kilpa or racing line was the second from the top-of-the-line for the period.    This pair has been only lightly used, and the bases have never been tarred.  This is not uncommon with Finnish skis from very cold parts of the country (relatively, the whole place is cold!); one of the main purposes of tar is to seal the wood base from moisture.  Cold snow has very little moisture that can penetrate bases.  \"Kovareuna\" = hard edge, which in this case means hickory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years these skis have been touched up and\/or repaired, so you may notice some slight color differences on the paint.  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Helsinki-based Karhu (Finnish for \"bear\") has equipped skiers ranging from the Finnish army to World Champions such as Harri Kirvesniemi.  And soon, you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of skis hails from the mid 60s.  It's seen a lot of use, but the experts at Skifabrikk have worked their magic to clean up the tops and bases.  In addition, over the years these skis have been touched up and repaired, so you may notice some slight color differences on the paint.  But the logos are in great shape, and the skis have been protected by a coat of satin urethane. The bases have been scraped, sanded, glued, and tarred.  Not new, but in way better shape than when they were found in Suomi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA nice pair of Karhu Kilpa (competition) bindings is mounted.  Don't be frightened by their 4-pin design, if you've got a pair of 75mm boots without metal toe plates, then just jam in the boot and slam the bar down, and off you go.  Or, update to some modern NNN bindings and use your \"normal\" ski boots.  In the official Rules of Vintage Nordic Skiing, that is totally legal.  Just kidding, such rules don't exist but feet are important enough that you gotta wear what works.  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They have been used, but whoever used them wasn't a big fan of pine tar, so we took the opportunity to strip the bases down to that \"fresh from the factory\" look.  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Ole Askjem's factory in Stokke churned out touring, racing, and jumping skis of the highest quality.  Proof of this is the fact that these skis (with bindings) weigh an identical 1,825gms each - this is rare to find with wood skis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair is mounted with a classic pair of Gresshoppa cable bindings.  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Lillehammer Born!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkis don't get any more original than these.  Recently acquired from a seller in Lillehammer, these boards were likely hand-crafted in one of the many small ski shops that dotted the landscape of Norway a hundred years ago.  While the skis bear no identifying markings, one can see a faint outline of edge stenciling at the tip of one of the skis.  So they were either made for resale, or lovingly personalized by the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe haven't done a heavy-duty refresh on these - just a scrub down with some Murphy's and a dusting of the Gresvig Kandahar bindings.  These skis are very usable as is, or ready for display - or both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBindings may be removed for shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 195cm\u003cbr\u003eCamber: soft (0-3cm at center)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 58mm at ski center\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 3360gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: 1940s?\u003cbr\u003eBase: wood of sorts, probably hickory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45635031990510,"sku":"SKI044","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_3418.jpg?v=1722564767"},{"product_id":"210cm-bla-skia-wood-nordic-racing-skis-early-70s-completely-unused","title":"210cm Blå-Skia Wood Nordic Racing Skis - Early 70s - COMPLETELY UNUSED!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, completely unused, never drilled, bright and shiny, pair of early 70s wood racing (\"langrenn\") skis from Blå-Skia.  We recently picked these up during an undercover ski retrieval mission to Norway.  Through cunning and guile, we were able to extract this pair from a dingy basement, across enemy lines, past suspecting airline check-in agents, and to their new home in the USA.  Maybe yours?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackground on the brand - Blå-Skia, in Norwegian, literally  means \"the blue ski\".  Blå-Skia was an early pioneer in wood racing skis; its founder, Ivar Halvorsen worked early in his career under one of the first producers of laminated wood skis.  Halvorsen took this knowledge and applied it to the world of ski racing, developing light, fast skis with different cambers for different snow conditions.  However, like all but 2 Norwegian ski manufacturers (Madshus and Åsnes), Blå-Skia was swept away by the tide of equipment innovation that hit the nordic ski industry in the 1970s, and by the early 80s the company had closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edges of the skis are made of lignostone, which is a hard, compressed beech product that was developed specially for wood skis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkifabrikk ski techs have over 50 years of experience skiing, racing, and preparing cross-country skis, both wood and fiberglass.  Please contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003eCamber: medium (4-6cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 1,834gm w\/o bindings\u003cbr\u003eWidth at center: 46mm (that's pretty skinny!)\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: early 70s\u003cbr\u003eBase: hickory\/lignostone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo back to Blå-Skia home \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skifabrikk.com\/collections\/bla-skia\" title=\"Bla-Skia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45635035791598,"sku":"SKI026","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_2195.jpg?v=1722565037"},{"product_id":"210cm-bla-skia-wood-nordic-racing-skis-late-70s-completely-unused","title":"210cm Blå-Skia Wood Nordic Racing Skis - Late 70s - COMPLETELY UNUSED!!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, completely unused, pair of late 1970s wood racing (\"langrenn\") skis from Blå-Skia.  These were the end of the road for wood racing skis from our friends in Nittedal.  Very light - all-hickory base (no lignostone edges).  Picked up recently on a trip to Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackground on the brand - Blå-Skia, in Norwegian, literally  means \"the blue ski\".  Blå-Skia was an early pioneer in wood racing skis; its founder, Ivar Halvorsen worked early in his career under one of the first producers of laminated wood skis.  Halvorsen took this knowledge and applied it to the world of ski racing, developing light, fast skis with different cambers for different snow conditions.  However, like all but 2 Norwegian ski manufacturers (Madshus and Åsnes), Blå-Skia was swept away by the tide of equipment innovation that hit the nordic ski industry in the 1970s, and by the early 80s the company had closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkifabrikk ski techs have over 50 years of experience skiing, racing, and preparing cross-country skis, both wood and fiberglass.  Please contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003eCamber: stiff (6cm+ at ski center)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 1,700gm w\/o bindings\u003cbr\u003eWidth at center: 46mm (that's pretty skinny!)\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: late 70s\u003cbr\u003eBase: hickory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo back to Blå-Skia home \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skifabrikk.com\/collections\/bla-skia\" title=\"Bla-Skia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45635041296622,"sku":"SKI027","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_2206.jpg?v=1722565374"},{"product_id":"215cm-eggen-green-stripe-early-1970s-wood-cross-country-touring-skis","title":"215cm Eggen \"Green Stripe\" Early 1970s Wood Cross-Country Touring Skis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Engerdal Skifabrikk of Norway made some of the most beautiful wood skis in the late 1960s and early 1970s under the Eggen brand.  The \"green stripe\" skis are solid touring skis, and this example has been lovingly cleaned, with the bases restored. The U.S. Ski Team \"Official Supplier\" sticker is still visible on both skis, but I doubt this model got raced much!  With 79mm 3-pin bindings already installed, these skis are ready for snow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: The bindings will be removed prior to shipment of the skis to prevent damage to the bases.  If the buyer does not want the bindings, Skifabrikk will reduce the price of the skis by $10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 215cm\u003cbr\u003eCamber: firm (6+cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 54mm at ski center\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 2470gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: early 70s\u003cbr\u003eBase: hickory\/lignostone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45635044409582,"sku":"SKI013","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_0040.jpg?v=1722565671"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/collections\/IMG_3287.jpg?v=1722482400","url":"https:\/\/www.skifabrikk.com\/collections\/skis.oembed?page=5","provider":"Skifabrikk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}