Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide a snowboard rider with a manner for carrying a snowboard more easily to and from a lift. In one embodiment, a system includes at least one grasping means (e.g., a handle or a strap) affixed to a top surface of a snowboard. The system also includes an attachment means for affixing the grasping means to the top surface of the snowboard. The grasping means allows a snowboarder to grab the snowboard to carry the snowboard and more easily transport it. The grasping means may also allow the snowboarder to perform certain tricks (e.g., by grabbing the grasping means in air).

Abstract: A snowboard without foot bindings enables a rider to perform skateboard tricks while sliding on snow. A pair of runner boards is connected in a spaced longitudinal relationship by a strut. A pole is attached to the strut by a universal joint enabling a rider to perform maneuvers while holding onto a handle at the end of the pole. The universal joint enables the runner boards to rotate 360° about a longitudinal axis extending along the board and rotate 360° about a vertical axis and other angles therebetween providing the same freedom of movement to the runner boards that a skateboard provides for its rider. The pole is pivotally mounted to the connector enabling the pole to pivot through an arc of at least 180°.

Abstract: A snowboard without foot bindings enables a rider to perform skateboard tricks while sliding on snow. A pair of runner boards is connected in a spaced longitudinal relationship by a strut. A pole is attached to the strut by a universal joint enabling a rider to perform maneuvers while holding onto a handle at the end of the pole. The universal joint enables the runner boards to rotate 360° about a longitudinal axis extending along the board and rotate 360° about a vertical axis and other angles therebetween providing the same freedom of movement to the runner boards that a skateboard provides for its rider. The pole is pivotally mounted to the connector enabling the pole to pivot through an arc of at least 180°.

Abstract: A rider-controllable skimboard includes a planar board having a top surface and a connection mechanism mounted to the top surface and proximate a nose of the planar board. The connection mechanism has a vertical pivoting mechanism and a lateral pivoting mechanism. The skimboard further includes a handle mechanism connected with the vertical pivoting mechanism and the lateral pivoting mechanism of the connection mechanism for respective limited vertical pivoting and lateral pivoting of the handle relative to the planar board. The handle mechanism has a length of 80 to 120 percent of a length of the board, such that in a non-pivoted position a handgrip connected with the handle mechanism is positioned within 20 percent of the length of the board from the tail, and such that the limited vertical pivoting of the handle by the rider positions the upper stem portion substantially horizontal and proximate the rider's waist.

Abstract: A board sport strap assembly and method of training is disclosed to help a board sport rider maintain an athletic balanced position, helping to keep their feet in better contact with the sport board, providing stability and balance, enhancing and creating maneuvers, assisting movement, and improving balance and ease of learning. The assembly is made of two straps, each with a handle and a board end, the board ends of the straps being attached to the front of the board and the back of the board, respectively. The sport board rider grasps each handle, one in each hand, to assist with balance and to maintain an athletic position. The rider is able to lift on one or the other, or both, of the straps to lift, turn or otherwise move the respective ends, or both together, enabling the rider enhanced maneuverability and stability.

Abstract: An ice skateboard comprising a skateboard having a top surface, a bottom surface, side edges, and a front and back section, said ice skateboard having an ice blade assembly attached to the bottom surface, said ice blade assembly comprising a mounting plate having at least one integral ice blade that extends outwardly at substantially right angles from said mounting plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for maneuvering a snowboard includes a removable strap that straps around a boot that attaches to a board. The removable strap includes an upper strap portion, a lower strap portion, and a securing strap portion. The securing strap portion is positioned under the boot and is attached to the lower strap portion. The lower strap portion is strapped to the boot and the upper strap portion is strapped above the lower strap portion. Attached to an outward facing section of the upper strap portion is a first handle which has a semi-rigid loop portion. By pulling the loop portion, an end section of the board may be maneuvered. Attached to an inward facing section of the lower strap portion is a second handle for assisting in stabilizing the board and used as leverage in pulling up into a standing position.

Abstract: A motorized vehicle is of a type which is used to travel on snow and which is equipped with at least one ski and one caterpillar track. The motorized vehicle comprises: handlebars (2) which are solidly connected to a chassis (3) of the vehicle (1); a pair of skis (4) which are solidly connected to the chassis (3) and which are not symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal and transverse axes thereof, the width of each ski decreasing from front to rear and the outer side (5) being curvilinear; and a platform (6) for a standing user, the width of the platform being greater than the maximum distance separating the two skis (4).

Abstract: In one embodiment, an iceboard includes a plank having a first end and a second end and a first side and a second side. One or more supports are coupled to the first side of the plank and, one or more blades are coupled to the one or more supports, the blades operable to glide across an icy surface. The iceboard further includes a piece of frictional material coupled to the second side of the plank and operable to provide traction relative to the plank. The iceboard further includes a brake coupled to the first side of the plank adjacent a first end of the plank. In particular embodiments, the brake is operable to abrasively scrape the icy surface when applied to the icy surface.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for maneuvering a snowboard includes a removable strap that straps around a boot that attaches to a board. The removable strap includes an upper strap portion, a lower strap portion, and a securing strap portion. The securing strap portion is positioned under the boot and is attached to the lower strap portion. The lower strap portion is strapped to the boot and the upper strap portion is strapped above the lower strap portion. Attached to an outward facing section of the upper strap portion is a first handle which has a semi-rigid loop portion. By pulling the loop portion, an end section of the board may be maneuvered. Attached to an inward facing section of the lower strap portion is a second handle for assisting in stabilizing the board and used as leverage in pulling up into a standing position.

Abstract: A collapsible skateboard includes an upright handle having lower portion on which is fixedly mounted a bracket, a connector having a curved slot having a lower end formed with a horizontal recess, an upper end formed with a vertical recess, and a circular hole under the vertical recess, an adjust pin inserted into the vertical recess of the connector and the elongated hole of the bracket, a pivot pin fitted through the circular hole of the connector and the circular hole of the bracket, a spring having an upper end connected to the adjust pin and a lower end to the pivot pin, and a platform on which is fixedly mounted the connector, whereby the skateboard can be easily folded up as desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a monoski, consisting of a front and a back board connected to each other by means of a hinge, in which the hinge is constructed in such a way that the back board can be folded over the front board through which a less large package is created and also the two board parts can be moved in a horizontal plane in a limited angle. During skiing the skier stands with one foot on the front board and the other on the back board. During skiing, the skiers feet are not fixed to the boards. In order to keep sufficient contact with the ski, a foldable supporting instrument is mounted on the front board part. The back board part has a surface relief at the bottom to track better.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an iceboard includes a plank having a first end and a second end and a first side and a second side. One or more supports are coupled to the first side of the plank and, one or more blades are coupled to the one or more supports, the blades operable to glide across an icy surface. The iceboard further includes a piece of frictional material coupled to the second side of the plank and operable to provide traction relative to the plank. The iceboard further includes a brake coupled to the first side of the plank adjacent a first end of the plank. In particular embodiments, the brake is operable to abrasively scrape the icy surface when applied to the icy surface.

Abstract: A snowboard support device for use in lift assist transport. The device may have a base, an extension shaft and a handle member or the like. In one embodiment, the handle serves as a housing to cover the extension shaft in its closed position and provides an engagement surface for non-fixed, gravity-based engagement of a chair lift seat.

Abstract: A cambering vehicle for human propelled transport comprises an elongate front column, first and second pivot axles at the front column, a first trailing arm pivotally attached to the first pivot axle, a second trailing arm pivotally attached to the second pivot axle, a front ski associated with the elongate front column, and, first and second rear skis associated with said first and second trailing arms. The first and second pivot axles may be inclined downward. Separately, a ski may be adapted for attachment to a conventional cambering vehicle having a front tube with a fork, where the ski comprises a surface having a rear section, mid-section, and front section, the surface being relatively flat at its rear section and mid-section, but curving upward at its front section, and an attachment mechanism for attachment to the fork.

Abstract: A collapsible snowboard pole is presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention a snowboard pole can be provided with a manually expandable and compressible shaft, a basket at the tip, and a handle at the top. The basket can slide between a lower tip-ward (distal) position for storage and an upper top-ward (proximal) position for use. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention the pole can be expanded to full length and disengaged from a docking mechanism located at the back of a snowboard with one hand, while a user is in motion on the snowboard. Once disengaged, the user can easily deploy the basket to its full upward extension for use. Additionally, a user can dock a collapsed pole and secure it in a docking mechanism, or can insert the pole tip in a docking mechanism, then collapse the pole and then secure it in the docking mechanism, all with one hand while in motion on the snowboard.

Abstract: A snowboard scooter formed of a one-piece platform wide enough to accommodate the width of two feet, with side-by-side but offset foot grips in the form of straps, as on a snowboard, requiring the user to place his or her feet in predetermined positions, a fixable post and a handlebar, and a brake system actuated either at the handlebar or by direct contact with one of the user's feet. Preferably a hydraulic brake system is used to drive a rear flange into the snow to stop the snowboard.

Abstract: A snowboard with a handle includes a gliding plate, a rotary shaft mounted on the upper side of the gliding plate on its front side and having a central axis passing across the gliding plate, and a handle portion disposed on the upper side of the gliding plate. The handle portion has its bottom end mounted pivotally to the rotary shaft so that the top end of the handle portion can swivel upwardly and downwardly around the rotary shaft The portion of the gliding plate that extends from the point where the central axis passes across the gliding plate toward its front end is narrower than the portion of the gliding plate that is located at the point where the central axis passes across the gliding plate.

Abstract: This invention relates to recreational equipment for use on a sliding surface, such as skis, snowboards, or other equipment for use by a person such as a skier, snowboarder or water-skier. This invention provides a pogo-ski comprising a ski and a post thereon which is fitted with foot supports and a handhold suitable for use by a standing user.

Abstract: A sliding device for snow is provided with a supporting slide (1) and a turning slide (2) arranged in front of the supporting slide. The smallest portion of said turning slide (2) is wider than the widest portion of the supporting slide (1). The ground contact portion (2a) of said turning slide spreads out forward and is essentially a trapezoid-like plate. The largest width of this ground contact portion is about 1.01–1.1 times the smallest width of the ground contact portion.

Abstract: A sliding apparatus on snow comprising: a sliding plate in the shape of a snow board, a front stay having a lower end attached to a front portion of the sliding plate pivotably only in a front and rear direction and which extends in a skewed rear upper direction therefrom, a handlebar at an upper end of the front stay, a frame stay having a front end pivotably attached at a middle portion of the front stay and which extends in a bifurcated shape rearward and downward in a central position over the sliding plate, wherein at each of end of the frame stay having the bifurcated shape, a frame extension portion is connected, each frame extension portion extending along edges of the sliding plate and fixed thereto, a feet supporting plate between the two frame extension portions, a supporting stay having front end pivotably attached to an upper portion of the front stay and which extends rearwardly and downwardly, and a rear end attached pivotably to the feet supporting plate, a feet holding belt attached to the fr

Abstract: A improvement to a snow scooter having a longitudinal axis, a stand-on area, a back portion rearward of the stand-on area, a handle, and at least one gliding surface having a flat portion defining a plane. The improvement includes a brake plate, operable with a foot of a rider, mounted at an aft end of the scooter. The brake plate is oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis, and is affixed to the scooter with a pivot transverse to the longitudinal axis in the back portion rearward of the stand-on area. Further, the brake plate is retained above the plane of the flat portion of the gliding surface by a spring until depressed with a force that overcomes the spring allowing the brake plate to pivot downwardly to protrude below the plane of the flat portion of the gliding surface.

Abstract: An apparatus is attachable to a conventional snowboard to convert the snowboard into a snow scooter having improved performance characteristics in comparison to those of the snowboard alone. The apparatus includes a member movable relative to the snowboard by either the hands or feet of the rider, and forces and motions applied to that member by the rider are converted by an associated motion and force transmitting mechanism into twisting motions of the rear portion of the snowboard relative to the front portion of the snowboard, allowing the scooter rider to better perform turns and other maneuvers during the riding of the scooter and also allowing the rider to ride the snow scooter without foot bindings fixing his feet to the scooter.

Abstract: An apparatus is attachable to a conventional snowboard to convert the snowboard into a snow scooter having improved performance characteristics in comparison to those of the snowboard alone. The apparatus includes two handle assemblies attached to the front and rear portions of the snowboard and including respectively front and rear pole-like handles fixed to and extending upwardly from the snowboard during riding of the scooter. A rider standing on the middle portion of the snowboard and grasping the two handles can exert twisting, bowing, and other forces on the snowboard through the handles allowing him or her to ride the scooter without the use of foot bindings binding his feet to the scooter.

Abstract: A snowboard scooter formed of a one-piece platform wide enough to accommodate the width of two feet, with side-by-side but offset foot grips in the form of straps, as on a snowboard, requiring the user to place his or her feet in predetermined positions, a fixable post and a handlebar, and a brake system actuated either at the handlebar or by direct contact with one of the user's feet. Preferably a hydraulic brake system is used to drive a rear flange into the snow to stop the snowboard.

Abstract: An apparatus is attachable to a conventional snowboard to convert the snowboard into a snow scooter having improved performance characteristics in comparison to those of the snowboard alone. The apparatus includes two handle assemblies attached to the front and rear portions of the snowboard and including respectively front and rear pole-like handles fixed to and extending upwardly from the snowboard during riding of the scooter. A rider standing on the middle portion of the snowboard and grasping the two handles can exert twisting, bowing, and other forces on the snowboard through the handles allowing him or her to ride the scooter without the use of foot bindings binding his feet to the scooter.

Abstract: A light vehicle is designed to glide on snow or ice and is formed of a footboard with a runner at each longitudinal end thereof, a steering handlebar fastened pivotally with the front end of the footboard, and a braking device fastened with the rear end of the footboard. The runners are provided with a guiding projection, two steering projections with a braking tip extending therefrom, and a snow guiding recess located between the guiding projection and each steering projection.

Abstract: An apparatus is attachable to a conventional snowboard to convert the snowboard into a snow scooter having improved performance characteristics in comparison to those of the snowboard alone. The apparatus includes a member movable relative to the snowboard by either the hands or feet of the rider, and forces and motions applied to that member by the rider are converted by an associated motion and force transmitting mechanism into twisting motions of the rear portion of the snowboard relative to the front portion of the snowboard, allowing the scooter rider to better perform turns and other maneuvers during the riding of the scooter and also allowing the rider to ride the snow scooter without foot bindings fixing his feet to the scooter.

Abstract: A support apparatus having support members attached to a snowboard. The support members having handles that are adapted to be grasped by a user where the user exerts a vertical force upon the handles and a manner to create a downward force upon a support surface that is attached to the snowboard. The user is not bound to the snowboard.

Abstract: A sportsboard such as a snowboard or wakeboard includes board structure having a handle structure defining a generally smooth surface to be grasped by at least a portion of a hand of the user such that (1) the user may remain in contact with the board structure when the bottom surface of the board structure is out of contact with the medium being ridden and (2) the board structure may be transported by hand more easily by the user. In one embodiment, an opening sufficiently sized to receive the forefingers of a rider's hand is formed in at least one end of the sportsboard. In another embodiment, at least two openings are formed on at least one end of the sportsboard, the two openings being on opposite sides of a lengthwise center axis of the sportsboard. In a third embodiment, at least one end of the sportsboard is rolled-up sufficiently to form a lip which can be grasped by the thumb or forefingers of a rider.

Abstract: The board assembly for sliding on grass slopes comprises a board, a retaining means attached to the board and a locking means for clamping an ice block to the retaining means. The board has, essentially, a rectangular shape with longitudinal and transversal axes of symmetry, upper and lower surfaces, a front and rear end and a pair of lateral ends. The retaining means is attached to the lower surface, has an axis of symmetry coinciding with the longitudinal axis of symmetry and is adaptable to capture an ice block. The locking means actuates on the retaining means for closing it and, thereby, clamping the ice block in place.

Abstract: A support apparatus having support members attached to a snowboard. The support members having handles that are adapted to be grasped by a user where the user exerts a vertical force upon the handles and a manner to create a downward force upon a support surface that is attached to the snowboard. The user is not bound to the snowboard.

Abstract: A mounting device for supporting a frame, for instance of a snow bike or snow scooter, on a snowboard or the like comprises spaced apart front and rear supports for connection to the snowboard, a linkage mechanism for connection to the frame and to first and second locations respectively of the front and rear supports, and a displacement mechanism on at least one of the front and rear supports for allowing at least one of the first and second locations to displace relative to a respective one of the front and rear supports when the snowboard flexes thereby allowing a portion of the snowboard located between the front and rear supports to flex.