210cm Esko Järvinen Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - 1974 - Highly Desirable Birch BaseIf I could pick one make model of wood skis that is most sought after by enthusiasts, it's birch base Jrvinens. Well, here they are. Esko Jrvinen of Lahti, Finland, was already an accomplished ski racer when he decided to apply his knowledge to the manufacture of skis. His skis were heavily marketed in the USA, hence the domestic interest that still exists for the brand. Birch base, balsa core skis were the lightest (and most fragile!) racing skis

They may have sucked at marketing

The first two pictures show the actual bag being sold in this posting

Steel was a popular material for ski poles after bamboo phased out and before aluminium became dominant

it will light up your kitchen cupboard or desk at the office

these skates were produced by Gresvig

The classic external steel frame is incredibly comfortable to wear

Weight (pair): 1740 gm w/ bindings

The bases on these beautiful Madshus "light touring" skis are as smooth as the day they left the factory

it's birch base Järvinens

but in the garage of a nice gentleman just north of Lillehammer

Trust me that these skis are not as clunky as they look

and 75mm wide bindings started being a pain in the ass because they would rub against the side of the tracks and slow the skier down