Ultra-rare Hop-Racer Comp, Made in USA, Easton 108cm

This is the Hope Racer Comp (USA by Easton), the highest-grade model of the legendary ski poles from HOPE, known only to enthusiasts.
This is an extremely rare model that is seldom seen on online auctions, making it highly sought after by many collectors and a special product even for veteran skiers.
Around the 1970s, it was a standard style among domestic ski school instructors to combine Ogasaka skis with Hinomaru mark Hope Racer poles. As a beginner skier at the time, I remember them looking dazzling.
Incidentally, the Hope Racer won the Good Design Award in 1973. Unfortunately, Hope went bankrupt in 1980, so I believe there will be no future re-releases.

Immediate purchase welcome ⭕️
No dedicated pages or holds -- not possible
Based on Mercari's basic rules, we will prioritize first come, first served, regardless of comments or ongoing negotiations.

《Basic Information》
Name: Hope Racer Comp
Length: 108cm (shaft length)
　　　109cm total length (including grip)
Type/Style: All-round

《Product Condition》
There are minor scratches and paint peeling due to use, but no deep scratches that affect strength. Please refer to the photos. Although old, it is solid overall.
　*As shown in photo ⑱, a screw hole has been custom-added to the top of the left grip for attaching a small camera. There is no protruding threaded metal fitting.

《About Materials》
Lightweight shaft made of high-strength aluminum alloy pipe (made by Easton, USA), grip made of resin with cork, and strap made of genuine leather.

《Notes》
This is a used vintage item, approximately 40 years old. Please understand this and make your purchase on a no-claim, no-return basis. Also, as this is a used vintage item, you are responsible for its use. We ask that those who understand these points and will cherish it please make a purchase.

《Shipping》
It will be carefully packed in a cardboard box (size 140) to prevent scratches and shipped anonymously via Yu-Pack.

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