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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Mar 16, 2023, 08:22 PM

Title: Oldest pair of skis unearthed in Norwegian ice
Post by: Imperial Dave on Mar 16, 2023, 08:22 PM
https://www.science.org/content/article/oldest-pair-skis-unearthed-norwegian-ice?utm_medium=ownedSocial&utm_campaign=NewsfromScience&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3bdczL8EOq7F_hXDDjj_Y8cK1QtAkdA5yXU0YL8LMImVmJoi8hkkRZQlI

and something a little different and love the sub text  ;D
Title: Re: Oldest pair of skis unearthed in Norwegian ice
Post by: Ian61 on Mar 17, 2023, 08:32 AM
I had no idea they were that old an idea. No rules for them in ancients that I know of but I do have a Russian ski unit in my lead pile ???  (Rob and I have had a few battles of the Winter war (Finland/Russia)).
Title: Re: Oldest pair of skis unearthed in Norwegian ice
Post by: Imperial Dave on Mar 17, 2023, 08:41 AM
clubs on skis ... I can see it now
Title: Re: Oldest pair of skis unearthed in Norwegian ice
Post by: Ian61 on Mar 17, 2023, 10:46 AM
Russ on skis.jpg
Had to go and find them, not sure I could easily convert to a Viking! (Sorry - metal still shiny so pic has whited out rather!)
Title: Re: Oldest pair of skis unearthed in Norwegian ice
Post by: Imperial Dave on Mar 17, 2023, 12:06 PM
worth a try..... ;D