The Gjøvik Skifabrikk in Norway produced wooden skis for nearly 50 years. The factory marketed their product under the name "Toppen", which means "the top" in Norwegian. These skis themselves were the top-of-the-line for the time they were produced; the late 1960s.
Let's dive right in - Norway's Hallgeir Brenden was one of world's best cross-country skiers in the 1950s. He won medals at the 1952 (Oslo), 1956 (Cortina), and 1960 (Squaw Valley) Olympics. After retiring, he lent his name to the Toppen brand to grace their lightest racing skis. And light they are - with a balsa core, these skis check in at well under 2,000 grams, including a beautiful pair of Rottefella 3-pin 75mm bindings.
The bases are a gorgeous hickory; refinished with a great-smelling coating of tar burned in. The tops have been cleaned and polished to perfection!
NOTE: The bindings may be removed prior to shipment of the skis to prevent damage to the bases.
Size: 200cm
Camber: medium (3-6cm at ski center)
Width: 49mm at ski center
Weight (pair): 1740 gm w/ bindings
Mfg date: late 1960s
Base: hickory
