Oldest pair of skis unearthed in Norwegian ice

[Imperial Dave]

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 

[Ian61]

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)).

[Imperial Dave]

clubs on skis ... I can see it now

[Ian61]

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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!)

[Imperial Dave]

worth a try.....