Elan Cross Country Racing Skis

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Royal Marines Biathlon Team circa 1974 L-R ?, Mick Tighe, Dave Ford, Brian Desmond, Neil Bowman
Description
Pair of ‘Elan’ cross country racing skis fitted with ‘Salomon’ toe trap racing bindings.
Inscription description
“ELAN” written a number of times on top and sides of skis. Also “RACING CARBON SR 021”
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Mick Tighe
Number of Objects:
1 pair
Related Items:
Provenance:
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’
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
wood, plastic, carbonfibre
Maker:
Elan
Colour:
Blue with red sole
Dimensions:
210(l) cms At widest part 4.5(w) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
768.2009.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
23/01/2009
ID:
1
Category:

Skiing/sledging
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007