1950s Metal Downhill Ski PolesVintage Ski Poles c. 1950s, 20th Century Leather, Metal 46"L 6. 5"Baskets Vintage Winter Usually, we only are drawn to wooden ski poles, bamboo or hickory cane, etc However, this was a great set of METAL ski poles with their original red grips that are nicely decorative and very functional. Original baskets. Consider using these to add a little variety to an otherwise wood on wood decor theme. Two skiers catching air on vintage skis.