210cm Esko Järvinen Early 1960s Wood Cross-Country Racing Skis - Finland - SURVIVORS!!!If 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. This is an early example of his "Erikoiskilpa" (special racing) skis they hail from 1961 62 based on the content of the "Mestari" logo at the top of each ski. What is remarkable is that

As an aside

Width: 71mm

because the town is basically cut out of the mountains along the western coast

The classic white handles are in beautiful condition

Here is how it was used

The Lillehammer Ski Club is one of the oldest in the WORLD

the skis retain all of the patina that they have acquired over the years

Usability is not affected

The baskets are YUGE

as this is 'merica and we deal with a lot of wet snow conditions

At a time when bamboo was still the dominant material for Nordic poles

This pair is an example of the last generation of wood skis made by the company