They look like the Freestyle Pro, which does have the snub tip.
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Great shape and colors.
Ahead of their time right?!
Thanks for the photos
Ahead of their time right?!
Thanks for the photos
Yes, and I think if you ever come back easy and want to try them out you can. I think they are set for a 305 BSL but I am pretty sure you know how to adjust them to your BSL, if you ever want to try them.
It went head to head with the Comp IV.
I guess these are what I expected in terms of an intermediate, or advanced intermediate target (as published in Ski magazine’s of 1983-4) where these OLIN 770S skis have a relatively stiff flex underfoot yet the very ends are flexible. At 180cm I think this is the perfect length for them.
From what I can tell the Look 99 bindings are super solid and I doubt their Plastic elements come into play in any dynamic/Mechanical function; with the exception of the Teflon/ friction boot interfaces, where I hope these have aged well and remain stout.
In conclusion-
I not only hope to ski these 40 year old skis and bindings “as is” (after tuning and adjusting) for some test ride runs this season but to do so with another 40 year aged plastic dare: ski them with my old light grey Salomon SX ski boots!* Lol
*This decision might be based upon the ambient temperature of the day- I won’t push my luck if it’s like 10 degrees outside- have you seen what extreme cold does to plastic?!
From what I can tell the Look 99 bindings are super solid and I doubt their Plastic elements come into play in any dynamic/Mechanical function; with the exception of the Teflon/ friction boot interfaces, where I hope these have aged well and remain stout.
In conclusion-
I not only hope to ski these 40 year old skis and bindings “as is” (after tuning and adjusting) for some test ride runs this season but to do so with another 40 year aged plastic dare: ski them with my old light grey Salomon SX ski boots!* Lol
*This decision might be based upon the ambient temperature of the day- I won’t push my luck if it’s like 10 degrees outside- have you seen what extreme cold does to plastic?!
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The flex pattern of stiff under foot and softer flex tip and tail was very common in that time frame. It is not surprising to find that in one of the Olin skis.
The softest OLIN skis I’ve seen so far (from the MARK Series) are the MARK Vl’s when they first were green w/ yellow letters.
Also the later MARK l and MARK ll editions were some sold in mostly shorter lengths had a lot of flex.
Also the later MARK l and MARK ll editions were some sold in mostly shorter lengths had a lot of flex.
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Mark III S were softish ... and skied that way, awful ski.
The Mark l came in two models the White letters that was soft for newer skiers and the yellow letters that was firmer for intermediate skiers. The Mark l with the white letters was the first pair of skis I gave my girlfriend/wife with a set of Look GT binding, she used them a few years and moved on to Rossi's.
I have rebuilt a bunch of Look 99 RS and HPs and they are an aluminum toe and heel plastics are just cosmetic covers. heel brake versions are preferable. that said. almost every pair suffered from lack of lubrication. several pair had springs that rusted solid and when cycled through a release the springs would break. before you ski them open them up and inspect, re-lube and test. I have seven pair on the wall next to me that all pass muster on a Vermont Ski Safety device. and skied quite well.
@Royal & @Doug Briggs,
Thank you for the good advice!
I was pleasantly surprised when I first looked at these 40 year old Look 99 bindings: actually I began worried as to find a lot of play in one of the toe pieces!
only to discover both sets were fully backed out/ toes and heels showing to be stored in lowest tension adjustment!
Thank you for the good advice!
I was pleasantly surprised when I first looked at these 40 year old Look 99 bindings: actually I began worried as to find a lot of play in one of the toe pieces!
only to discover both sets were fully backed out/ toes and heels showing to be stored in lowest tension adjustment!
Found these. only 26 pair made. My dad started Olin Skis and I founf this treasure when he passed. Doesn't get much better than enjoying history on my office wall. Ski Bum ! is also license plate. Have a ball this seaosn.
I mean wow, just wow! That is an incredible find. You really need to share more of the story when you have a moment.
What year was that when the first Olin skis went into production? The ones I got for my girlfriend/wife probably were the 1972 - 1973 season.
OK ... you have to expand on this.
What kind of serial numbers do they have? And yes more on your Dad and the beginning of Olin.
I still have a pair of the MARK 1’s like those, 200 cm, your Dad’s must have been pre-production?
That is very Cool that he started the company!
We look forward to hearing more!