{"product_id":"210cm-karhu-erikoiskilpa-wood-cross-country-racing-skis-brown-ruskea","title":"210cm Karhu \"Erikoiskilpa\" Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - Brown\/Ruskea","description":"\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\u003cp\u003eThis pair of skis hails from the 1960s.  The Erikoiskilpa (\"special racing\") line was the top-of-the-line for the period.  Despite their age, they are in great condition, with decals largely intact.  The bases are hickory with hickory edges.  These skis are quite light, and with a fresh coat of pine tar, are ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBindings will be removed for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esee our video about their restoration!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/r6Y1Mv_K1S8?si=lHWa0AJxvdpAg0AA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 210cm\u003cbr\u003eCamber: firm (6+ cm at ski center)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (pair): 2104gm w\/ bindings\u003cbr\u003eWidth at center: 50mm\u003cbr\u003eMfg date: 1960s\u003cbr\u003eBase: hickory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skifabrikk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49806516289774,"sku":"SKI153","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/9035\/9022\/files\/IMG_1002.jpg?v=1792433584","url":"https:\/\/www.skifabrikk.com\/products\/210cm-karhu-erikoiskilpa-wood-cross-country-racing-skis-brown-ruskea","provider":"Skifabrikk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}