Abstract: A helicopter rapid securing and traversing system for securing a helicopter upon landing on the deck of a ship for subsequently traversing it from its landing position, the system comprising a housing reciprocal from a position remote the landing area to a position adjacent the landing area of the helicopter, the housing carrying a shock absorber and sensing structure extending across the housing for contacting a probe or other projection extending from the helicopter on the exterior of the helicopter when the helicopter has landed on the deck of the ship and the housing is brought to engage the probe or other projection, the shock absorbing bar and sensing structure for slowing and stopping the movement of the housing when the probe or projection is engaged and for cushioning the engagement and for sensing the position of the probe or projection, a carrier on the housing extending across the housing and carrying a securing structure thereon for securing the housing to the probe or projection on the helicopte

Abstract: A recreational device for use on snow or grass-covered slopes consisting of a ski having a circular seat mounted thereon with at least one handle, preferably a pair of diametrically opposed handles, projecting radially from said seat or below said seat.An endless belt with rollers can be affixed to the underside of the ski, together with a pair of outrider wheels, for use of the device on grass slopes.