Antique Skis

Northland skis 1930s 79”in: $239

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:03:55 -0700

Northland skis, ridge top design circa 1930s to mid 40s. Christian Lund was a Norwegian immigrant who founded the Northland Ski Company in 1911 and was direct competition with Strand. There were plenty of skiers and few manufacturers, therefore much work for all. They had two factories, one in St. Paul Minnesota and later added another in Laconia, NH. Their first season they sold over 4000 Pair of skis. Most of his buyers were expert ski jumpers and racers. The 'nipple' or point on the tip of the ski (also known as a Norwegian or square tip) was originally designed to prevent maple skis from splitting down the ski, but also served as purposeful as skins were easily applied, and braces attached to maintain camber. This became fashionable and was used on most skis of the era. Northland produced skis into the 60's.

Early Northland Youth Skis 1915-25: $199

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:02:36 -0700

Early, circa 1915-25 Northland youth skis from New England. They have nice etching throughout. Christian Lund was a Norwegian immigrant who founded the Northland Ski Company in 1911 and was direct competition with Strand. There were plenty of skiers and few manufacturers, therefore much work for all. They had two factories, one in St. Paul Minnesota and later added another in Laconia, NH. Their first season they sold over 4000 Pair of skis. Most of his buyers were expert ski jumpers and racers. The 'nipple' or point on the tip of the ski (also known as a Norwegian or square tip) was originally designed to prevent maple skis from splitting down the ski, but also served as purposeful as skins were easily applied, and braces attached to maintain camber. This became fashionable and was used on most skis of the era. Northland produced skis into the 60's.

Strand Skis Early 1900s: $299

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 13:01:42 -0700

Youth Ridge top skis designed both for stability and to shed snow away from the skiers boots and original leather bindings. Circa 1925 to 1935 New England origin.