205cm Madshus "Clipper" Cross-Country Touring Skis - early 1960s - BARELY USED!!!It's hard to believe that these skis are over 60 years old. They have seen limited use, and the bases still show the red protective coat that was applied at the factory. The tops are in almost pristine shape with the exception of a few scratches (see pic) that have been expertly touched up. Madshus in Lillehammer, Norway, has been making skis for over 100 years. This pair of touring skis hails from the early 1960s; probably towards the end of

Who says you need fancy equipment to enjoy winter

Hailing from the 1960s and just brought back to USA this fall

but failed to get enough sponsorships to retire after competing

Known as the "Beast of the North" because of their large market share in all things Nordic skiing

but Skifabrikk techs have used time-honored techniques to restore the bases to racing condition

Gresvig's "Kandahar" and Knutsen's "Gresshoppa"

these skis are in fantastic shape

Wood shaft is in almost pristine condition

check it out

Baskets: leather

So why not tease up that big hair and put on your fluorescent ski outfit and hit the trails

low-end style - really any boot would do as long as the leather strap would fit around the heel