BARGAIN BIN!!! - 210cm Peltonen "Erikoiskilpa" Cross-Country Racing Skis - Late 1960s - RareRareRareHIGHLY 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. Compared to

Splitkein literally means "split cane" in Norwegian

50 at Herman's Sporting Goods

and are now protected by a coat of urethane finish

Light and fast

perhaps pine

These beautiful waterslide decals were replaced by the direct paint method used by the company from the 1960s until their demise

From the time

which were now becoming wider and smoother to accommodate

Weight (pair): 690gm

They may be removed prior to shipment of the skis to prevent damage to the bases

The box has seen better days

a smooth brown finish that is still in great shape