Abstract: A new and improved hand held training device for instructing able bodied and disabled skiers. A gripping bar is attached proximal to the top of a pole member which declines to be attached to a planar member on bottom. The planar member includes a curved up front-end running surface and a normal sliding section for moving the device forward. A rearwardly inclined and extended suspension member attaches and suspends one or more downward extended anti-skid members (fins and adjustable flaps) above and substantially to the rear of the normal sliding section of the planar member. Preferred suspension members include said pole member (which inclines and extends rearward from the planar member), and a rearwardly inclined and extended addition to the planar member. To operate, able bodied skiers use one device having a crossbar on top. Whereas, disabled skiers use two devices having a gripping bar and forearm cuff.

Abstract: An automatic crossbar on a ski chair-lift for containing seated passengers and facilitating dismounting passengers. A vertically elongated bar (20) with a cross (20a) attached at its base is pivotably suspended from a passenger chair, positioning the crossbar in front of passengers. An elastic closure attachment (9), and/or an automatic locking mechanism (60), is attached between the elongated bar and the chair to retain the crossbar in a closed position and contain passengers. A blocking structure (200) is suspended proximal to the aerial cable above the landing platform. The elongated bar has an upper portion (20v) above its pivotal mount (21b) which impacts the blocking structure as the aerial cable moves the chair forward. The impact causes the upper portion to rotate back as the lower portion and crossbar are levered forward and upward. As the crossbar swings forward from the chair, passengers grasp the crossbar to balance with while standing onto the landing platform.

Abstract: A new and improved visual analysis and self-review apparatus and method for subjects participating in sliding or rolling sports activities. The apparatus comprises a convex mirror (10) of substantial size with handles (21) and/or shoulder straps (31) for carrying. The handles or straps are attached to a casing (11) on the back or sides of the mirror. The mirror is carried in the vicinity of a subject, so that the subject can observe and learns from their reflected image. The shoulder straps may be used to transport the apparatus while a subject follows behind or beside a carrier. Alternatively, the carrier may grasp the handles or straps with their hands and direct the mirrored side towards the subject. The method also includes using, only, a substantially large convex mirror, with no straps, handles, or other carrying attachments. The apparatus may be used in such activities as skiing, skating, cycling, skateboarding, and snowboarding.

Abstract: An automatic crossbar on a ski chair-lift for containing seated passengers and facilitating dismounting passengers. A vertically elongated bar (20) with a crossbar (20a) attached at its base is pivotably suspended from a passenger chair, positioning the crossbar in front of passengers. An elastic closure attachment (9), and/or an automatic locking mechanism (60), is attached between the elongated bar and the chair to retain the crossbar in a closed position and contain passengers. A blocking structure (200) is suspended proximal to the aerial cable above the landing platform. The elongated bar has an upper portion (20v) above its pivotal mount (21b) which impacts the blocking structure as the aerial cable moves the chair forward. The impact causes the upper portion to rotate back as the lower portion and crossbar are levered forward and upward. As the crossbar swings forward from the chair, passengers grasp the crossbar to balance with while standing onto the landing platform.

Abstract: A new and improved training device for downhill skiing. It assists beginners with maneuvering and controlling speed while learning. Gripping bars (16, 18) are attached to a declined pole member (8) secured to a planer member (4). The planer member has a curved up tip (4c) in front and a forward running surface (4L). One or more vertical anti-skid members (fins (3, 5, 6) and foldable flaps (10a, 10b)) are attached and suspended above and substantially to the rear of the forward running surface. The anti-skid members are attached to and suspended by an inclined and extended aft section (4a) of said planer member. A rear support (7) provides a second attachment between the pole member and the planer member. The device is rested on its forward running surface when gliding, and rocked back minimally when braking. Users may turn while gliding with the forward running surface, and while braking with the fins.