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 early 1970s.
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 birch, with hickory edges. The original base treatment is still on the skis. The tops just needed a light cleaning to be nearly showroom-new!
NOTE: The bindings may be removed prior to shipment of the skis to prevent damage to the bases.
Size: 210cm Camber: firm (6cm+ at ski center) Width: 48mm at ski center Weight (pair): 1678 gm w/ bindings Mfg date: early 1970s Base: birch with hickory edges
