The Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection
768.2009.1
Elan Cross Country Racing Skis
23/01/2009
Hermione Cooper
23/01/2009
Pair of 'Elan' cross country racing skis fitted with 'Salomon' toe trap racing bindings.
wood, plastic, carbonfibre
210(l) cms At widest part 4.5(w) cms
1 pair
"ELAN" written a number of times on top and sides of skis. Also "RACING CARBON SR 021"
Blue with red sole
Elan
Founder of our collection, Mick Tighe, was a Royal Marine ski instructor in the 1970’s and represented Great Britain and the Royal Marines in Biathlon ( cross country skiing and shooting) These skis were one of several pairs he used back in ‘the good old days’
Donated by Mick Tighe
23/01/2009
28/04/2009
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007
28/04/2009
Karhu Racing Skis
Ski Racing Gloves
Ski racing suit
Ski racing suit