Vintage Karhu of Finland 4-Pin Cross-Country Ski Racing Bindings - RARE RARE RAREThis is one cool find, mes amis. From Finland, the land of over voweled words came some of the best nordic racing gear of its time. This is a lightweight aluminium "kilpa" (racing) model that will fit nicely on your brittle Jrvinen racing skis. All the pieces are there. Instructions on the reverse in Finnish, and helpfully in Swedish for everyone else. This is the "leve", or wide size, which before the standardization to 75mm meant approx 79mm wide at

for a light skier with a strong kick these skis will FLY

If you're a cross-country skier but you don't skate-ski

meaning they drink lots of coffee

Weight (pair): 2382gm w/ bindings

and a pair has been mounted on these skis to replace the 4-pin example that came with the skis when they were purchased in Finland earlier this year

One of the leather pole handle covers was replaced with one from a "donor pole"

but between the two skis you can get an idea of what a complete set would look like

who we know was a pretty tall guy

except the heels

This pair has all of the classic features - leather handle

Mfg date: mid to late 60s

which isn't necessarily bad