History...
*The Rod Ratzlaff Collection*
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The SKI-
Note: The patent design application for this youth bike was filed in 1957 and granted
in 1959. This is possibly the first skibike manufactured in the USA in the modern
(post 1950) era. I purchased this bike brand-
Skibikers in Switzerland -
1974 ad that appeared in Playboy magazine -
Magazine ad -
A much appreciated gift from Fred Petersen. The skibike depiction is a custom sculpture of my personal bike by:
[Steve Appel / www.boltpeople.com]
A gift from 1950's skibiking pioneer Lorenz Ertl. The [pin] inscription reads: "1st
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Serialized, limited edition bourbon decanter by McCormick Distilling Co. commemorating The Third World Skibob Championships held at Mount Rose, Nevada, USA in 1971.
It is made of fine iridescent china, the skibob figure is hand painted, and the stopper and base are finished in 22 carat gold.
1997 Brenter Comodore (Austria)
I have 2 of these, in standard and large framed editions
*SPORTSCASTER CARD (Sweden) > Rider: Robert Muhlberger
This is part of a large (2000+) card set depicting all sports from the late 1970's.
They were released in several countries and languages around the world. The reverse
side includes information and World Championship competition results from 1967-
(4 5/8" X 6 1/8 ")
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Contemporary Gear
This is my Velocity custom-
I have 4 early 2000 Brenter C-
German Club Pin
My latest acquisition (2014), the 2nd generation Sledgehammer Racer
A pin commemorating The Third World Skibob Championship, Mt. Rose, Nevada, USA. March
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