Reindeer skins.

Toots

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Aug 22, 2005
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Spotted some reindeer skins at a local market the other day (on a stall selling sheepskin rugs and stuff). Not sure why I would need one but was very tempted anyway. Apart from being something to stop spitting logs from fire at home from burning the carpet, what other uses could one be put to, and do you reckon 50 quid is a fair price?
 

Stuart

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Sep 12, 2003
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I can get really nice reindeer skins from sweden for £20 + postage to the UK, if I buy in bulk

if at least ten people were intrested in getting them I could arrange a group buy
 

g4ghb

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Sep 21, 2005
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perhaps a silly question (but hey you must be used to that from me by now!:lmao: )

how big are they?

I've often looked at sheepskins and thought about using them to sleep on but reccon i'd need 2! - now i'm aware that a reindeer is a lot bigger than a sheep (but they have lots of leg as it were)

would one be big enough for a 'mat'?
 

torjusg

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Aug 10, 2005
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g4ghb said:
perhaps a silly question (but hey you must be used to that from me by now!:lmao: )

how big are they?

I've often looked at sheepskins and thought about using them to sleep on but reccon i'd need 2! - now i'm aware that a reindeer is a lot bigger than a sheep (but they have lots of leg as it were)

would one be big enough for a 'mat'?

Unless you are very short you will need two skins to cover your body length.

Torjus Gaaren
 

bilko

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May 16, 2005
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I'd have at least 2 at £20 each depending on the cure method. I'll have to look at Abbe's post again for a refresh.
 

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