Abstract: The invention relates to a soil compacting device, especially a vibrating plate, which comprises an undercarriage mounted on a lower body, said undercarriage having an undercarriage axle that is stationary with respect to the device. By suitably positioning the undercarriage axle it is achieved that, in a vibrating position, the rolling bodies do not touch ground while they do touch ground when the entire device is simply tilted about an axis that corresponds approximately to the undercarriage axle, thereby allowing the mobility of the device. The soil compacting device is advantageous over conventional devices in that an extension or swiveling of the undercarriage axle for the purpose of transport and the corresponding devices are no longer required.

Abstract: A short ski comprises a base 10 having a pair of side walls 16 on which a pair of arms 11, which hold an ankle belt 12, and a foot belt 13 are mounted. Means are provided for adjusting and fixing the belts 12, 13 so as to accommodate shoes of most different types and sizes and avoid the need for special ski boots.

Abstract: A short ski comprises a base 10 having a pair of side walls 16 on which a pair of arms 11, which hold an ankle belt 12, and a foot belt 13 are mounted. Means are provided for adjusting and fixing the belts 12, 13 so as to accommodate shoes of most different types and sizes and avoid the need for special ski boots.