Madshus is a Norwegian ski and ski-equipment manufacturer, located at Biri in

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. The company produces cross-country skis,

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and poles.

History

Madshus is one of the world's oldest ski manufacturer. The first Madshus skis were produced by Martin Madshus in 1906 in a

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near

. The company moved to

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in 1936 and then to Biri in 1972. In 1988, the

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was bought by K2 Sports Inc, but the skis are still produced at Biri. Some Madshus skis have been made in China (e.g. some 2013-2014 Glittertinds). Madshus is one of only two remaining Norwegian ski manufacturers, the other being Åsnes Ski.

External links

Official website
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