Vintage 1960s Downhill Ski Helmet from AUSTRIA!Here at Skifabrikk we don't know a lot about alpine skiing, but we DO know a cool item when we see it. While paging through the ads on our favorite Finnish buying site, we spotted this beauty and were hooked. Not sure why this helmet ended up in Finland, but according to the owner it had last been used as a riding helmet for excursions on his scooter a very practical use. Made in Austria, this "Olympia Polymot" helmet closely resembles those worn by

but it has a nice feel and some think that it gives you more control of the pole

Plastic handles and basket have a half life of about 10 zillion years

Contents have been verified with a vigorous shake

and we go to grab our skis

Bergen is a beautiful city on the western coast of Norway

Waxed and ready to go

"Split colour" orange-silver shaft

these skis are in remarkable condition for their age

The mom is still around

Mfg date: 1970

Harald was a tall guy so he may have been on a 215 or a 220

The baskets are the leather/plastic ring-style racing variety