Antique Western Flyer Skis Antique Skis The early leather foot strap

The early leather foot strap bindings are missing on this pair of antique skis

and toboggans

They have the pointed tips of the1920s - 1930s and their original bindings - which were the beartrap style

This waste bucket features an old vintage ski photo by Dick Durrance of Bingo a local ski dog in Aspen Colorado

so we are able to identify them as pre 1940s

Antique Western Flyer Skis Antique Skis The early leather foot strapAntique Western Flyer Co. Skis c. 1940's, 20th century Wood, Metal 71. 25"l x 2. 75"w x 2. 5"h Vintage Winter A wonderful example of Western Flyer Skis with perfect logos seen here. If this name sounds familiar its because Western Flyer was a popular brand name for Western Auto Supply Company. It is said that George Pepperdine started the company with $5 in 1909. If that name rings a bell its because he later founded Pepperdine University in