The ALPINE "Hurricane" snow ski was manufactured by the SUWE company based in Vienna, Austria

The ALPINE "Hurricane" snow ski represents a rare example of mid-20th century ski manufacturing linked to the SUWE company, founded by Siegmund Werner in Vienna, Austria. This New Old Stock (NOS) ski is a highly collectible piece, notable for its quality construction and historical significance within the vintage ski market. Although currently sold and archived for reference, it remains a valuable point of interest for collectors and historians alike. Brand and Model Context SUWE was an Austrian company established around 1931 by Siegmund (also spelled Sigmund) Werner, who specialized in metal products for sporting goods, particularly ski bindings and related equipment. The name "Suwe" is likely a contraction of Werner’s name. While the company held numerous patents for ski bindings, it appears that the ALPINE "Hurricane" skis were produced by an external ski factory, possibly in the late 1950s. The "Hurricane" model name is of particular interest, as it is a term more commonly used i