Abstract: A ski slalom exerciser which includes a horizontal platform with a low friction top surface and a pair of sliders having low friction bottoms disposed on the platform for sliding movement thereon. This movement may also be guided by a pair of elongated guides slidably engaged to the sliders. The guides positioned and extending above the platform have their forward ends pivotally secured to a bracket positioned forwardly in variable distance from the platform. To stop this movement, the sliders have on their elongated lateral sides brakes operated by tilting the user's feet. A pair of upright adjustable poles are mounted to the front portion of the base in variable distance from the platform. A pair of stretchable straps may be used to compel the user to flex his legs. The straps are attached at one end to hooks at the front of the sliders, with the other end wrapped around the user's knees.

Abstract: A holder device is adapted for fastening a spare wheel and tire directly on the roof of an automobile. The holder device, depending on the size of the spare tire, is provided with one or two cables which embrace the spare wheel and tire on the top of the roof in a horizontal position. The ends of the cables are grappled to the roof gutters by permanently connected catches, and the central portion of the cables are drawn in against the hub of the spare wheel by a tensioner so that the spare wheel and tire are securely pressed against its support.