We’re not sure if there is actually a ‘University’ brand of skis, but ‘University’ is the only info we have (see logo above). We tried to identify the Coat of Arms to see if it related to a specific university – no luck – maybe someone will let us know.

The skis are fairly standard 1950s style, each made from a single piece of wood, probably ash, and with metal edges. They are fairly short, as was the donator, George Stewart (see below).

The German ESS bindings also date from the 1950s and, like many others from that era, are based on the Kandahar binding with a few tweaks to avoid patent laws.

George Stewart was one of Scottish skiings most celebrated characters and there’s much more about him on-line. He kindly donated this pair of skis and a ‘longer’ pair, which you’ll find elsewhere in the collection.