1960s Nordic Skiing Torch Contraption for Wax Application and Other Useful PurposesYou don't need to be Norwegian legend Odd Martinsen (pictured racing at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1968) or even Elviro Blanc of Italy whom he just passed, to use this fine tool. Futuristic at the time, the patented head allowed for smooth application of wax on to the base of any type of ski. Camping Gaz International was founded in France in 1949. Not solely a manufacturer of quirky ski products, the company was eventually acquired by Coleman

and despite my best intents at the time

Weight (pair): 2015gm w/ bindings

Size: 115cm

Well that has little to do with these skis

You want camber

Width at center: 65mm

the top-of-the-line racing poles of their era

While not a major player in racing in the 60s and 70s

Pair of well-loved but still completely functional vintage Norwegian ring basket poles from the 1960s

Ski Sport Incorporated in Boston

One of the poles has been split

The hickory/lignostone (compressed