Abstract: A shaft of water ski boom has a grip portion comprised of a tapered subsection around which is a somewhat compressible polyvinyl chloride sleeve having a thickness tapering in the opposing direction to the shaft, to provide a constant diameter grip. Another shaft subsection has a harder vinyl sleeve where the shaft contacts the boat gunnel. A resilient polyester coating covers the rest of the shaft. The polymer layers are applied by liquid and powder processes using combined curing cycles.

Abstract: A portable ski boot fitting stand used to temporarily secure a pair of alpine ski boots, or the like, to assist the process of boot fitting by allowing the user to apply similar skiing forces to the boots in the forward and lateral direction. Another feature elevates the toes to assist fitting of boots having foam injected liners.