210cm Bonna of Norway Early 1960s Alpine/Backcountry Metal Edge Skis - RAREAre these downhill skis? Are they backcountry skis? You be the judge. They LOOK like downhill skis from the early 60s, but when acquired in Norway (near Bergen) they were waxed for an outing in the forest. They could be both! The Lommedalen Skifabrikk was the creation of Narve Bonna, 1924 Olympic silver medalist in ski jumping. Lommedalen is close to Oslo, a bit to the left of Holmenkollen. Birger Ruud was a champion ski jumper and alpine skier, with

Props all around

and a sturdy external frame

Up until the mid-twentieth century

T Jessie Diggins and Caitlin Compton Gregg finished 2-3 in the 10k free

I estimate that they are European size 44/45

hence the reduced price

they had a tendency to cup and warp

What a jolly pair of skis these are

we are not joking

Whether in your lounge on display or occasionally out on the trails

a legendary name in ice skating

Madshus is synonymous in Norway with cross-country skiing