MTR.2018.7 Bob and Margi Albrecht Climbing Skins

Note: Lengths indicated below do not include tip or tail straps.

IDViewDescriptionLengthWidthFixationNotes
MTR.2018.7.1

Canvas-backed skins with genuine fur pelt160cm60mmCanvas straps with buckles

Sealskin?

Fur strip is 45mm wide. Canvas backing is 60mm wide.

MTR.2018.7.2

U.S. Army ski climbers (pair)

170cm

Skins have been lengthened by sewn-in segment near the tip.

60mmCanvas straps with buckles

Stamped on canvas backing: "U.S. Ski Climber, 7ft, Stock No. 74 C-229-10, Calif. Leis. Inc."

Skins have been well worn.

MTR.2018.7.3

U.S. Army ski climber (single)185cm60mmCanvas straps with buckles

Stamped on canvas backing: "U.S. Ski Climber, 7ft, Stock No. 74 C-229-10, Calif. Leis. Inc."

Skin is only lightly worn.

MTR.2018.7.4

Swiss "Pamir" climbing skin from Och Sport (Swiss)180cm60mmCanvas straps with bucklesBrand and model indicated by tags sewn near tip of skin.
MTR.2018.7.5

Swiss "Pamir" climbing skin from Och Sport (Swiss)130cm65mmCanvas straps with bucklesNo tags, but same type skin as MTR.2018.7.4
MTR.2018.7.6

Swiss "Trima" climbing skins158cm65mmSlotted plates slip onto rails which must be installed in ski base groove.No ski base rails were donated with these skins.
MTR.2018.7.7

Austrian "Vinersa" climbing skins185cm60mmTail hook, tip tightener, rubber cross-straps attached to metal plates."Bob Albrecht" is written on skin backing.
MTR.2018.7.8

Austrian "Vinersa" climbing skins170cm60mmTail hook, tip tightener, rubber cross-straps attached to metal plates."Margi Albrecht" is written on skin backing.