205cm Bonna of Norway "Alukant" Early 1960s Off-Track Cross-Country Skis - Skiing History!!!The Bonna "Alukant" was an experimental off track ski that Lommedalen Skifabrikk produced in the early to mid 1960s. The aim was to solve the decades old problem of metal edges that needed to be screwed in sections to the sides of wood skis. The Alukant, for starters, featured aluminium edges vs traditional steel. In addition, the edges were manufactured in such a way that they could be held to the skis by sandwiching a portion between the laminated

while Sweden and Norway experimented with designs that sought to minimize weight

The leather handles and straps

these skis are in fantastic shape

black basket poles are in great shape and are ready for the use on trails or for display

both wood and fiberglass

The stickers at the top identify "Ski-Shop Sandberg"

so you can swap out the colour

The pair will look great on display

Nearly 100 years old

See pic of crack

This pair has a cool burgundy leather with black stripes

Camber: medium (3-6 cm at ski center)