Abstract: The invention contemplates a tong-like portable carrier having facing jaw cavities on one side of its articulation axis for removable retention of a pair of skis, and facing jaw cavities in the other side of said axis for removable retention of a pair of ski poles. Handle frames provide registering openings which accommodate the insertion of fingers of one hand for a single grasp of both frames when the carrier is in its closed position. Various latching, locking and article-retaining features are described.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a rack construction as for carrying skis or the like on the roof or other exterior part of a vehicle. Plural pairs of skis are vertically clamped, back-to-back, by like pairs of relatively movable upstanding post members and a single lockable means carried by the rack is operative to selectively hold or to release a control member for releasing all post pairs in unison. The respective posts of each pair are capable of limited longitudinal displaceability and limited pivotal action, and the lockable actuator is operated to determine whether or not the posts of each pair are to be permitted their pivoted action.