Abstract: A device for carrying skis comprises a flexible strap (12) formed at one end with a pocket (22) to receive the ski ends and having at the other end of the strap (12), fastening means (28, 30) adapted to grip the skis. The device allows the skis to be carried substantially vetically with the strap (12) over the user's shoulder and is formed of plastics webbing material to be foldable, when not in use, to approximately pocket size. The pocket (22) mouth is unrestricted and can be arranged for simple insertion of the skis without the need to guide the pocket (22) by hand.

Abstract: A ski pole carrier for carrying ski poles on the person having a clip for attachment to the person, a holder to hold the poles longitudinally, a rotation device to rotate the poles parallel to the person and a bracket to hold poles offset from the person.

Abstract: A retractible support-bar assembly for supporting various kinds of objects in a vehicle. A base member has an outwardly facing surface with a generally U-shaped, outwardly opening, recess therein. A generally U-shaped bar having a pair of spaced legs which lie in a common plane with a bight portion of the bar is provided. The U-shaped bar is conformed in size to be received in the U-shaped recess and conformed in thickness so as to provide a surface thereon which is flush with the outwardly facing surface of the base member when the bar is received in the U-shaped recess. A pivot for pivotally securing the bar to the base member is provided so that the bar is movable into and out of the recess. The pivot is provided adjacent the free ends of the legs of said U-shaped bar. The plane of the bar is, when the bar extends out of the recess, inclined to the outwardly facing surface at a defined angle.

Abstract: A ski retaining device is provided for carrying a pair of skis on a user's shoulder. A U-shaped nesting portion is provided for holding a pair of skis therein and the retaining device is provided with straddle portions to comfortably balance the device on the user's shoulder. The nesting portion includes locking clip portions which are dimensioned to frictionally engage and securely hold the skis therein. In a second embodiment, a retaining strap is provided to give the nesting portion added rigidity while retaining a pair of skis therein. The disclosed embodiments are provided with securing straps which enable the user to secure the retaining device to his or her ankle while skiing.

Abstract: A ski and pole case 10 constructed from a pair of hemicylindrical forms 11 and 12. The hemicylindrical forms 11 and 12 are manufactured of a closed cell water resistant cushioned foam. Each of the hemicylindrical forms 11 and 12 has a cutout 13 and 14 in its planar face. One having a cut 13 contoured to closely follow the outline of a pair of skis in base to base configuration, while the other cutout 14 is closely contoured to accept a pair of ski poles. Wrapping staps 15 are circumferentially attached to the arcuate surfaces and have an adjustable fastening means at one end. The wrapping straps 15 are attached so that when they are engaged they align the two hemicylindrical forms 11 and 12 to form a single cylinder. Strap handles 19 can also be provided and are generally disposed along a cylindrical element parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder and further centralized approximately aft the cylinder's center of gravity.

Abstract: A carrier for ski boots includes a shoulder strap supporting an adjustable stirrup strap at each end. An adjustable ankle strap is fastened to each stirrup strap to hold a pair of ski boots securely to be carried with one ski boot in front and one ski boot on the back of the user. Each ankle strap includes an adjustable and easily releasable fastener to permit convenient use of the boot carrier for boots of a wide variety of sizes. A cover is fixedly fastened to the shoulder strap, providing padding for the shoulder strap during use of the carrier. The stirrup straps and ankle straps can be folded neatly, and the cover can be fastened around them when they are folded to contain the carrier as a compact package when it is not in use.

Abstract: The invented device comprises a waist belt (20), two boot fasteners (24), and one ski fastener (30). The waist belt compreses a buckle (22) and a belt of adjustable length. The boot fastener is also a belt that can wrap around the calf support section of the boot and tie it up with self gripping fastener (28). The boot fastener is attached to the waist belt through a loop (26) or other comparable design. By a similar mechanism, the ski fastener can fasten a pair of skis in a vertical position from the waist to the front of the shoulder. The self gripping fastener is the preferred embodiment for fastening and unfastening the ski equipment.

Abstract: A lightweight plastic or metal lockable water ski rack is provided for use in pairs designed to be either removably or permanently attached to a boat. The water ski rack is a two-piece flattened substantially rectangular structure with slots for two water skis and a tow rope. A lower framed panel as a supporting base of each rack is bracketed to the ski boat and a hinged upper framed panel locks down and retains the skis. Ski slots in the lower framed panel are lined with a protective material and slots in the upper panel are fronted with an elastic retainer band. When the upper framed panel is closed down on the lower framed panel with skis in the slots, the elastic retainer band expands into the upper slots and retains the skis in a manner to prevent rattling. Provisions are included for the two closed panels to be locked together by a padlock.

Abstract: A pair of skis and ski poles can be carried by means of an apparatus having a fastener (e.g., a split ring or clip) that is secured to a first ski pole above the ski pole basket. An elongated member, such as a length of chain or flexible cord, is attached at one end to the fastener. A ring is attached to the other end of the elongated member that can be slipped over the tip of the second ski pole. The skis and poles are carried by first establishing a substantially parallel orientation of both ski poles with the elongated member extending between the ski poles. The skis are then placed perpendicularly through the opening between the poles until the toe bindings of the skis rest against the poles. The entire assembly is carried over the shoulder of the skier. The pole handles extend in front of the skier. The skis are held in a substantially vertical orientation between the back of the skier and the ski pole baskets.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling snow skis and ski poles optimized for carrying selected quantities of pairs of skis and ski poles. The apparatus is characterized by a single, elongated tube with a hingedly attached lockable cap. Pairs of skis and ski poles are strapped together as a compact unit for convenient insertion in the small cross-sectioned tube. The tube cross-section incorporates large radius corners for increased crush-resistance.

Abstract: A rack for storing water skis and the like on a boat outside of the cockpit, the rack comprising at least two laterally spaced generally parallel rack members, each rack member comprising two generally perpendicular arms forming a generally upwardly facing V-shaped support, and a base adapted to mount the V-shaped support on the boat outside of the cockpit. The base and the V-shaped support can be made separate and resiliently connected to allow the support to resiliently deflect relative to the base in response to applied pressure.

Abstract: A device for transporting ski equipment includes a frame adapted for collapsed and extended orientations and having an elongated direction in the extended orientation includes first and second frame members collapsably coupled together for providing the collapsed and extended orientations of the frame. A first bracket is provided on the first frame member extending transversely to an elongated direction of the frame in the extended orientation and is adapted for receiving ends of a pair of skis. A second bracket is provided on the second frame member extending transversely to the elongated direction and has an open side for receiving the pair of skis received in the first bracket. A latch is positionable across the open side of the second bracket for closing the bracket and securing the pair of skis received in both the first and second brackets to the frame. Wheels are provided at one end for rolling the device over a surface.

Abstract: A device for transporting articles including a cover which supports first and second strands of flexible material such that each strand defines a plane and both strands are oriented in mutually transverse planes, whereby when deployed the strands depend from the protective cover and engage articles to be carried. When stored the strands are carried within the cover.

Abstract: A lightweight stowable ski and pole carrier for a pair of skis and a pair of ski poles which clamps the skis together and engages the ski poles to enable a carrier to carry the assemblage with one hand and with the skis extending parallel to the body of the skiers and the ski poles extending at an acute angle with respect to the skis.

Abstract: A transport device for athletic equipment includes a transport container movable over the ground, e.g. on wheels through a telescoping push rod. The container has front and rear surfaces inclined toward each other and joined by a rounded connect surface extending front to back. The container is also divided along its longitudinal central plane into two side-by-side half shells locked together. The half shells may be pivotally connected to each other to swing with respect to each other. A cover extends over the top of the container. A channel extends substantially parallel to an inclined surface to receive an end of elongated athletic articles which can extend out of the top of the container. The channel may be slightly conically tapered in shape. A spreading device at the top of the channel may separate the elongate articles being held there. A device along the handle may hold the upstanding ends of the elongate articles in the container.

Abstract: A flexible ski locking apparatus 10 for locking a pair of skis 1 and ski poles 2 to a stationary object 3 is constructed from outer wrapping strap 11 joined to inner wrapping strap 12. Both outer and inner wrapping straps 11 and 12 have a fastening means 14 attached to each end for joining the ends of each strap together. Locking strap 13 is integrally attached to outer wrapping strap 11 and provides a mechanism for locking the outer wrapping strap around a pair of skis 1 and ski poles 2 in a wrapped position and further securing the outer wrapping strap to a stationary object 13. Pocket 15 is attached to outer wrapping strap 11 and provided to harbor locking strap 13 when in an unused state. A separate sealing means is provided on the upper edge of pocket 15 to seal the locking strap within pocket 15.

Abstract: A ski carrier apparatus for carrying elongate skiing equipment such as snow skis and ski poles. The apparatus comprises a load-carrying element which is formed from a rod-like structural member, and which is characterized by a concave hook section disposed adjacent one end, and an equipment attachment section disposed adjacent its other end. The load-carrying element is sized to be fitted at its hook section over a single shoulder of a wearer, so that the equipment attachment section may extend diagonally across the wearer's back. Elongate skiing equipment to be carried is secured to the equipment attachment section of the load-carrying element apparatus by an attachment assembly. The elongate skiing equipment may thereupon be carried on the back of a wearer of the apparatus. The apparatus is held in a stable position on the wearer by means of a waist belt engaged with the load-carrying element, and by a shoulder belt engaged at its opposite ends to the waist belt.

Abstract: A cargo-fastening unit for the roof-carrier is that in a roof-carrier having a horizontal bar being fixed on the roof top of a vehicle and also having a pivotal clamping bar being in parallel to the horizontal bar and being arranged to freely pivot so as to clamp and carry cargo between the bars, the horizontal bar and the clamping bar are respectively sectionalized into two parts at a suitable position to be joined by means of a detachable coupling bar, thereby providing a mechanism of simple construction but being able to change the length of the horizontal bar and the clamping bar in the lateral direction of the cargo as required according to the the width of the cargo so as to keep the cargo from loosening or injuring the cargo or falling off the vehicle due to severe vibrations or impacts applied on to the vehicle in operation.

Abstract: A double loop strap for securing a pair of skis in assembled back-to-back relation in an inner loop and a pair of ski poles in parallel relation to the skis in an outer loop with the strap being in the form of an elongated member of uniform width and thickness provided with tapered ends and two pairs of sid edge notches with the notches in each pair being laterally aligned with each other and being of generally V-shaped configuration. The strap includes a pair of elongated slots defined by spaced parallel side edges with the slots and notches being staggered in relation so that the adjacent pair of notches and slot can be connected together and the remote pair of notches and slot can be connected to each other by twisting the strap and inserting an end thereof through the slot until the pair of notches is registered therewith so that the strap can then be untwisted and lie in a generally flat condition.

Abstract: A device for carrying a sailboard, surfboard or the like, includes a spreader bar and a pair of slings supported therefrom. A fastener attaches each of the slings into an adjustable-sized loop to fit around the sail board. A strap supports the spreader bar from a user's shoulder and has an adjustable length for accommodating different-sized people.

Abstract: A ski carrier is provided for use with skis to protect bindings, facilitate portability and prevent theft. The carrier is of tubular configuration with opposite ends defining restricatable openings through which ski boards are received, the carrier covering the bindings. A realeasable fastening assemby is provided on the carrier to facilitate its application and removal to and from skis, and both the fastening assembly and carrier body include lock receiving rings on the like to permit locking of the fastening assembly in the carrier closing position and locking of the carrier with skis included to a fixed base. The ski carrier includes padding for protection of the bindings as well as protection of the person carring the skis. The carrier is provided with a shoulder strap to facilitate portability.

Abstract: A boot carrier is described for carrying a pair of boots (e.g., ski boots, hiking boots, etc.) in a side-by-side fashion. The carrier includes (a) an elongated strap, (b) first and second snugging members, and (c) first and second sleeve members secured to the snugging members. Each end of the elongated strap passes through one of the sleeve members and is detachably fastened to one of the snugging members, forming a loop beneath each snugging member. The snugging members are adjustable, and the loops are also adjustable, so that the carrier can be adjusted to accommodate boots to various types and various sizes. If desired, the two snugging members may be detachably secured together.

Abstract: A ski carrier is disclosed, which includes a frame, a locking bar and a plurality of elongated tubes into which skis are placed and locked in position by the locking bar.

Abstract: A combination ski and boot bag which includes a centrally located elongated ski compartment for containing a pair of skis and poles, and which further includes a pair of laterally disposed, horizontally spaced boot compartments secured to opposite sides of the central portion of the ski compartment. Strap means are provided on the upper side of the central portion of the ski bag to facilitate hand carriage of the ski and boot bag.

Abstract: The present invention involves a removable ski rack for motor vehicles which includes a pair of vehicle mounting devices and a pair of ski holder devices along with a plurality of ski holders. The pair of vehicle mounting devices each includes a first strap which is long enough to cross over the width of a motor vehicle roof with roof fasteners attached to each end of that strap so that both ends can be secured to the vehicle. In addition, this first strap has a first set of VELCRO.RTM.-type filamentary fastening members located on at least a portion of its top. The pair of ski holder mounting devices each includes a second strap which has a second and opposite set of the VELCRO.RTM.-type filamentary type fastening members located on at least a portion of the bottom and situated so as to correspond to the VELCRO.RTM.-type filamentary fastening members that are located on the top of the first strap.

Abstract: A convertible carrier for skis and ski boots is in the form of a strap with a pair of buckles for forming adjustable size loops at opposite ends of the strap connected by a central portion of the strap forming a handle. The loops can be tightened around a pair of back-to-back skis in spaced positions along the length of the skis so that the skis are slung from the central portion of the carrier. Alternatively, the loops can be tightened around respective ski boots and fastened together by a suitable fastener which is provided with the strap so as to form a convenient carrier for the boots.

Abstract: A carrier for a sailboard comprising a carrier bar, spaced loops suspended from the bar to support the board, a second pair of loops suspended from the carrier bar to support the mast, on which the sail may be wrapped and a pouch supported from the bar to carry the daggerboard, and ropes. Mounted on the spaced loops for supporting the board are fasteners to secure the handle bar or boom.

Abstract: A ski rack member made to fit on a car top spanning member is disclosed. The car top spanning member is preferably a slotted bar with a female slot therein. The ski rack member has disposed on the bottom portion thereof a complementary and captured male protuberance for fitting within the female slot of the car top spanning member. The disclosed rack member preferably spans half the width of the car top and encloses three pairs of skis. Each ski rack member pivots in a clam shell disposition with upper and lower confronted members. The confronted members together form a hinge on one side, a lock mechanism on the other side and slots for the skis and poles defined at the confronted surfaces of the upper and lower members. Slots for a plurality--and preferably three--skis and poles are defined with a portion of each slot being defined by the upper rack member and the remaining portion be defined by the lower rack member. The slots for receiving the skis are canted, preferably at thirty-seven degrees (37.degree.

Abstract: The carrying aid includes a roller device (2) with a housing (10) having two side walls (11, 12). Adjacent the lower edge (23) of the side walls (11, 12) is a floor element (16) which is pivotable on a laterally running pin (15). A fork (28) of a roller wheel (33) is mounted in the floor element (16) so as to be pivotable about an axis (31) which is perpendicular to the roller axis (32) and to the pin (15). The floor element (16) is secured by a stop (18, 19) and by a lockable detent means (20). A clamp strap (38) having a clamp lock (43) is guided in a groove (37) of the side walls (11, 12). By this means the housing (10) can be clamped to the rear end of a pair of skis. The pivotable roller (33) makes the guiding of the skis more comfortable. In addition, a carrying strap with a carrying loop can be attached to the skis above the bindings. In this manner the skis can be transported comfortably.

Abstract: A device for carrying snow skis wherein a ski tip receiver is permanently secured at the upper surface of a snow ski defining a tapered cylindrical space sized to receive and grip a ski pole tip and oriented to permanently align the cylindrical space perpendicular to the length to the ski such that when a ski pole tip is inserted into the cylindrical space, the ski pole will be disposed perpendicular to the length of the ski. The invention permits skis to be carried by inserting a ski pole tip in each ski tip receiver, hoisting the ski poles on a skier's shoulder to align the skis vertically along, and spaced from, the back of the skier, and secure and steady the skis by gripping the ski poles with a hand.

Abstract: A portable device for transporting skis comprises a cradle (10) made of a material which is at least semi-rigid and comprising a web (11) which is generally horizontal and two flanges (12, 13) which are generally parallel and vertical and which together with said web define an upwardly open, U-shaped, ski-receiving channel. A belt (20) is fixed to the cradle (10) and is suitable for being worn by the user to hold the cradle (10) substantially at waist height and on the hip of the user.

Abstract: An article carrier adapted to be detachably interconnected with a standard, square tube trailer hitch affixed to the frame of a vehicle. The article carrier includes a connector member adapted to be telescopically received within the trailer hitch; a carrier assembly carried by the connector member, including a generally vertically extending column and one or more outwardly extending article supporting elements; and a securement mechanism carried by the carrier assembly for cooperation with the article supporting elements to secure the carried article within the carrier assemblage. First and second locking mechanisms are provided for locking the article carrier to the trailer hitch and for maintaining the securement mechanism in position relative to the article supporting element to prevent unauthorized removal of the article being carried.

Abstract: A cover for protecting snow ski bindings from the elements is described. The protective cover encases two (2) bindings simultaneously with two (2) layers of flexible material, the inner layer being waterproof. Fastener straps are attached to the outer layer to hold the cover in place. This waterproof encasement protects the bindings when the skis are being transported or are placed in storage. The ski poles are attached to the outside cover by suitable fastener straps.An additional strap, attached to the protective cover, forms a sling to permit the skier to conveniently transport the skis to and from the slopes. When the protective cover is not in use, it is folded and stored in a pouch. The pouch when connected to the additional strap may be worn around the waist by the skier until the protective cover is again needed. A cloth red cross is also stored in the pouch which may be attached to the cover by suitable fastening means.

Abstract: Ski carrying apparatus includes a flexible wrapping strip secured to a skier's back by a pair of straps. The wrapping strip includes two portions which wrap about a pair of skis, and straps secured to the wrapping strip secure ski poles to the wrapping strip and to the skis within the wrapping strip.

Abstract: A carrier for suspending a pair of skis from a shoulder has an elongated, flexible carrying strap which is designed to be attached to the skis forward and rearward of the ski bindings. One end of the strap is connected with a sheath for receiving the trailing ends of the skis. The sheath carries a band which serves to attach the sheath to the skis and to bind the trailing ends of the skis to one another. The other end of the carrying strap is connected with a coiling device which is designed to be clamped between the skis forward of the ski bindings. The coiling device again carries a band for attaching the skis to the coiling device and binding the leading portions of the skis to one another. The coiling device is receivable by the sheath. When the skis are to be used, the sheath and the coiling device are detached therefrom. The carrying strap is then wound onto the coiling device, and the latter is subsequently inserted into the sheath.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying snow skis wherein ski tip receiver is permanently secured at the upper surface of a snow ski defining a cylindrical space sized to receive a ski pole tip and oriented to permanently align the cylindrical space perpendicular to the length of the ski such that when a ski pole tip is inserted into the cylindrical space, the ski pole will be disposed perpendicular to the length of the ski. The accessory permits skis to be carried by the method of inserting a ski pole tip in each ski tip receiver, hoisting the ski poles on a skier's shoulder to align the skis vertically along, and spaced from, the back of the skier, and secure and steady skis by gripping the ski poles with a hand.

Abstract: A panel in the same general shape as a cross-section of a ski boot is inserted between a pair of side-by-side ski boots and has a first strap substantially parallel with the bottom edge of the boots but encircles the ski boots and extends through front and rear vertically entending slots formed in the panel. A second strap is inserted into a vertically extending slot formed in the panel and a looped strap is extended upwardly above the ski boots while extending downwardly and outwardly from the vertically extending slot and under the soles of the ski boots with the strap extending back over the toes of the ski boots through a forwardly extending toe slot formed in the front of the panel.

Abstract: A ski and pole carrier consists of a substantially rigid base member having an outwardly projecting lug against which the edge of at least one of the skis may bear. A flexible strap is slideably engaged on the base member and is secured by its other end to the base member so as to strap the skis to the base member. The pole holder is pivotably connected to the base member and has resilient clips for retaining the poles. When not in use, the pole support member may be folded down against the ski support member.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is concerned essentially with a carrier for a set of skis and poles wherein is provided a pair of first adjustable, flexible bands with an over-center latch and ski-holding bracket assembly containing a lever with an ice-pick or screwdriver head for binding the pair of skis together to form a unified, compact unit, a pair of second flexible bands for adjustably capturing the ski poles with interconnecting members for coupling the complementary pair of first and second bands together to form a carrier for the skis and ski poles whereby the entire combination is manually carried by mediately gripping the bound ski poles, and a snow and/or debris scraper formed as an integral part of the over-center latch and bracket assembly.

Abstract: A ski rack for supporting water skis in a position outboard one side of a water ski tow boat. A pair of support members are held in sockets which can be clamped to portions of the hull of the boat on the inboard side of the gunwale. Arms which are part of the support members extend at a downward slope outside the hull of the boat, and pairs of fingers which are coated with a protective plastic layer extend upwardly generally vertically from the arms, to hold water skis securely between the fingers, out of the way of passengers in the boat and out of the line of sight between the operator of the boat and a water skier being towed.

Abstract: A ski and pole holder comprising a pair of straps sewn together in back to back fashion at one of their ends and having connector rings at the ends and with opposite ends of the straps being passed through the rings after being respectively wrapped around a pair of skis and a pair of ski poles and the running ends then being doubled back to fasten to themselves.

Abstract: A light weight carrier system primarily for use in carrying skis and/or poles on the user's back between the shoulders. The carrier system 2 includes a plaint back body portion 4 including a top holding strap 6 and a bottom holding strap 8, each with a closure means. A pair of shoulder harness straps 14 and 16 are each attached to opposite side edges of body portion 4. In use, carrier 2 is placed horizontally and open on a substantially flat surface with straps 6 and 8 on top and accessible. A pair of skis 32, having toe binding 34 and heel binding 36, and and/or a pair of ski poles 38, are then placed on reinforcing strip 26 of body portion 4 between straps 6 and 8 with, for example, toe portion 34 of the binding above strap 6 and heel portion 36 ofthe binding above strap 8.

Abstract: A ski and pole carrier unit adapted to be used in pairs to secure the skis and poles together is disclosed. Each unit includes a flat rectangular block with a pair of slots projecting inwardly from the long sides of the block and slightly toward one of the short sides. The width of each slot is sufficient to accommodate a ski pole. An L-shaped member is pivotably attached to the block proximate the other of the short sides and foldable from a position flush with two sides of the block to a position extended from the block. In the extended position, the base of the L-shaped member is parallel to the short side of the block and defines a space for receiving a pair of skis in the plane of the poles. A pair of straps are attached to the block, one strap to secure the poles to the slots and the other strap to secure the skis to the L-shaped member. The skis and poles are secured in a common plane by a pair of the units, so that they can easily be carried as a package.

Abstract: A ski carrier mounting apparatus for a vehicle with longitudinal slots in the roof, otherwise known as a "Mohecan" type roof. The mounting device utilizes the substantially trapezoidal cross-sectional shape of the slots and consists of two independent members which may be connected to provide a rigid base on which the ski carrier may be mounted.

Abstract: A foldable protective cover and carrier is disclosed that is particularly useful for sports equipment. The cover includes an outer layer of environmental protective material such as nylon and an inner layer of cushioning material such as foam plastic. A pocket is provided at each longitudinal end of the cover at the inner side, and four laterally extending straps are spaced along the outer layer of material with two straps being at the longitudinal ends and the other two inwardly thereof. Reinforcing strips extend laterally across the longitudinal ends of the cover and a third reinforcing strip having a fifth strap connected therewith extends between the inwardly positioned straps to form a handle at one side edge when the cover is fully assembled.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a lightweight ski transport apparatus which can bind a pair of skis into a single package and transport the bound skis by use of a strap to be carried by hand or rested upon the shoulder. The apparatus comprises a harness for releasably engaging a pair of skis having padding to be inserted between the pair of skis for protecting one ski from the other, a strap for permitting a person to carry the skis with the attached harness, and a coupling device for releasably coupling the strap to the harness.

Abstract: A ski rack for pickup trucks characterized by a separated pair of ski carrier assemblies each including an elongated support post, a base assembly for attaching a lower end of the support post to the bed of the pickup truck, and a ski attachment assembly attached to an upper end of the support post. The support posts are preferably angled towards each other over the wheel well hump and are angled towards the center of the bed so that the ski attachment assemblies clear the upper edge of the pickup truck's sidewall. A number of locking mechanisms are provided to lock the base assembly to the bed and ski equipment to the ski attachment assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting automobile roof top surfboard carriers of the type that has a pair of roof spans in parallel relationship fastened in the rain gutters, into ski carriers. A conversion unit having a metal tube with crimped ends, with several apertures for pin mechanisms in those ends, is bolted to each roof span. The metal tube has a U-bolt fastened at its center. A strip of hot rolled mild steel is slideably attached to each leg of the U-bolt. The strip of steel has a plate depending from one end. There are several apertures for pin mechanisms in the plate. The strip of mild steel has lengthwise shallow bow which is about one and a half inches deep at its maximum depth. Between the plate and the U-bolt aperture, a strip of high density rubber depends from the bow. The operator spreads the skis over the metal tubes of the roof spans and under the bowed strip of steel. He presses down upon the plate. The bows flatten over the skis. They become partially embedded in rubber.

Abstract: A carrier strap for carrying a pair of skis of the type having toe bindings and heel bindings is disclosed comprising an endless loop member of flexible foldable material having a forward portion, a middle portion, and a rearward portion, a fastener at the forward portion to detachably fasten together the endless loop into a smaller loop to encircle the pair of skis in engagement with the forward end of the bindings, a fastener at the rearward portion to detachably fasten together the loop member to form a smaller loop encircling the rearward portion of the skis in engagement with the heel bindings, a plurality of strap segments secured to the loop member to detachably hold a pair of ski poles to the loop member and a handle grip formed by the middle portion of the loop member.

Abstract: A device for carrying skis comprising a T-shaped frame member including a vertical element and a horizontal element. The horizontal element is composed first and second intermediate members each having one end pivotably connected to the vertical element at one end thereof. A pair of pressing flaps are respectively pivotably connected to the intermediate members at the ends thereof remote from the ends which are connected to the vertical element. The pressing flaps are pivotably movable between an extended horizontal position and two vertical collapsed or storage positions. In one vertical position, the intermediate members extend horizontally and in the second more compact collapsed position, the intermediate members extend substantially vertical in adjoining relation to the vertical element. A shackle is provided for engaging the flaps when they are in an orientation parallel to the vertical element.