210cm Karhu "Erikoiskilpa" Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - READY FOR SNOW!! (or display)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. This pair of skis hails from the mid 60s.

this length would be used by someone 6 feet tall or taller

All aboard

but the soles are rubber

especially the women

past suspecting airline check-in agents

the result is a surface that repels moisture better than untreated wood and

The leather H-style bindings are in fantastic condition

Beautifully restored by professional shoe repair in the US

There are a few scuffs that are normal for a ski of its age

Don't see a size marking

These poles feature 6 inch bamboo ring baskets

Skifabrikk techs took their time to restore the tops and bases of these skis to maximize appearance and functionality