Abstract: A pair of plates each having an internally threaded boss in its base and upturned flanges along its sides are fixed to the upper surface of adjacent segments of a segmented ski. A pair of lips formed on a rigid slide bracket loosely engage axially aligned lips formed on the flanges. A resilient shim is interposed between the lips on the slide bracket and those on the flanges. A pair of screws carried by the slide bracket and registering with the threaded bosses secure the slide bracket to the plates, thereby rigidly joining the ski segments.

Abstract: A multi-portion ski fitted together with numerous shaped two-part metal coupling devices one part, usually forward, has two or more threaded metal ferrels protruding upward into which metal screws are fastened. The bottom plate on the connection portion slips over the ferrels forming a tight fit. The top plate, of about one half the size, adjustably locks the bottom plate into place by interacting with slots in the sides of the ferrels. An adjustable screw controls the tension of the locking portion of the coupling device which should always tightly lock the portions together without deformation of parts.