What kind of binding does a ski boot have?
The binding has a simple toe unit that was designed to allow a bit of safety release by allowing the toe of the boot to pop out during a fall. It did not provide reliable release, and was eventually replaced by true safety bindings such as the Ski Free and Cubco.
What kind of binding did Dovre skis have?
This must have been a nice lean-and-mean rig in its time. This pair of antique wooden skis have a unique vintage binding made by Dovre, circa 1930. The binding has a simple toe unit that was designed to allow a bit of safety release by allowing the toe of the boot to pop out during a fall.
What kind of skis are in the Ski Museum?
This pair is of early vintage, with a wide bottom groove. These collector skis are mounted with the famous Cubco binding, which was the first ‘latch in’ binding, leading directly to true step-in bindings. This pair is 205 cm long, normal wear from use, engraved with personal name on top skin between tip and binding.
Where can I buy old ski poles and snowshoes?
Shop our site to find bamboo and hickory vintage ski poles, lace-up leather ski boots, antique snowshoes, wooden ice axes and ice skates, original vintage ski posters and prints as well as many other decorative items and gifts for the passionate skier. We guarantee you a pleasurable shopping experience!
Where can I buy skis and bindings online?
The-House.com has been one of the premier online ski shops for over 30 years, and a ski shop wouldn’t be complete without skis, ski boots, bindings, helmets, goggles, and clothing.
The binding has a simple toe unit that was designed to allow a bit of safety release by allowing the toe of the boot to pop out during a fall. It did not provide reliable release, and was eventually replaced by true safety bindings such as the Ski Free and Cubco.
This pair is of early vintage, with a wide bottom groove. These collector skis are mounted with the famous Cubco binding, which was the first ‘latch in’ binding, leading directly to true step-in bindings. This pair is 205 cm long, normal wear from use, engraved with personal name on top skin between tip and binding.
This must have been a nice lean-and-mean rig in its time. This pair of antique wooden skis have a unique vintage binding made by Dovre, circa 1930. The binding has a simple toe unit that was designed to allow a bit of safety release by allowing the toe of the boot to pop out during a fall.
