Abstract: Disclosed is a map holder, which can have a ski area trail map and/or related printed information therein for use by a skier. The map holder includes a string or elastic to be positioned around the neck of the skier, with a map supporting member attached to the string or elastic. The map or other information is exposed in the map supporting member. The string or elastic is sufficiently long (or can be stretched to a sufficient length) so that the map can be read by the skier or a companion without the string or elastic being removed from around the neck of the skier. Thus, without removal of the string or elastic from around the neck of the skier, the map can be read by the skier or companion or placed in a protected, non-visible location (e.g., inside a ski jacket worn by the skier).

Abstract: Binoculars having a neck strap and a pair of connectors removeably connecting opposite ends of the neck strap to a body of the binoculars. Each connector including a male member and a female member with associated structural members permitting each male member to be used with only one female member. Each male member being fixedly joined to opposite ends of said strap. Each of said connectors being low profile when the members are joined and appearing to be an integrated and structural part of the binoculars body.

Abstract: A holder for a guitar slide bar wherein the slide bar may be conveniently stored by the musician on the guitar strap, the holder eliminating the necessity to search for the slide bar when needed. The slide bar holder consists of a U-shaped body which is clipped upon the guitar strap and a portion of the body supports the slide bar retaining apparatus, which may either be in the form of resilient clips, or magnets, if a ferrous slide is employed.

Abstract: A sling assembly for hands free carrying of a compound archery bow. Weight adjustment screws, components of a conventional bow, are employed to attach the sling assembly thereto without structurally modifying it. However, once the sling assembly has been so attached, the bow must be retensioned prior to use. Included in the sling assembly are two small brackets which are mirror images of each other and have first and second arms set at an obtuse angle to each other. Each bracket defines a pair of longitudinally extending prongs which can be slid into position around a weight adjustment screw without actually removing it from the bow. The sling assembly also includes a flexible strap secured to the brackets with the use of elongated slots formed in each of them. In use, the brackets are mounted on a bow in such a way that the elongated slots are disposed close to the bow.

Abstract: A camera holder is provided which has a support structure which is generally a single arcuate bar. Attached to one end of the support structure is a body rest member, adapted to fit comfortably against the upper torso of the user. Attached to the other end of the support structure is a pair of lateral members extending laterally in opposite directions from the support structure. Attached to the support structure is a strap which is placed behind the neck of the user to support the furthermost end of the support structure. The camera holder of the invention provides a simple, lightweight and stable platform for holding a portable camera, especially a video recorder, without the necessity of the hands of the user.

Abstract: A bottle carrying device having a pivotable spout (120) for carrying a conventional bottle (24) from a flexible extension member (22), includes a main body portion (130) and a pivotable spout portion (140). A substantially cylindrical recess is formed in a first end of the main body portion, which has internal threads (138) formed therein. The internal threads threadably receiving an externally threaded end (26) of the bottle. A second end of the main body portion (130) includes a recessed portion (132) for receiving the pivotable spout and has a passage (136) formed therein The spout is pivotally attached to the main body portion through pins (144) and includes a flexible tube (146) insertable through passage (136). The lower end of the flexible tube terminates in the bottle's interior, and the upper end is in fluid communication with an outlet spout (150).

Abstract: A sports equipment carrying apparatus comprising a plurality of adjustable straps fashioned into loops for encircling a plurality of pieces of sports equipment such as body-boards and folding chairs. In the preferred embodiment, two adjustable loops encircle the equipment, and a third loop is used to connect and suspend the two enclosing loops from the user's shoulder. Each adjustable strap may be of a singular construction, or may include at least one removable "link" strap for lengthening or shortening the adjustable loops. Each of the plurality of adjustable straps and the removable link straps may further comprise means for attaching various sporting accessories such as swim fins, a water bottle, or an accessory bag. The encircled sports equipment, such as the body-board and the folding chair, provide rigidity of the carrying apparatus when in use. Additionally, the plurality of adjustable straps, having very little size and weight of its own, is easily stored when not in use.

Abstract: A shock absorbing carrying strap for easing the ability to support loads. The strap includes two webbing sections, each of which includes an outer end and a connecting section to permit attachment to loads. The two webbing sections are also connected to a central elastic portion. That central elastic portion includes an outer envelope of elastic material which encloses an elastic strip connected to and between the two webbing sections. The outer envelope is secured to the elastic strip, and preferably to the webbing adjacent the elastic strip, so that the outer envelope and elastic strip form a composite member. The outer envelope is finished by binding the marginal edge and by applying a finishing cover over each end and where each webbing section extends from the central portion by a variety of techniques.

Abstract: An improved sling and accessory attachment system for use on a firearm, camera and similar objects. The sling and accessory attachment system is comprised of a fitted, flush mounted anchor and removable external attaching members, one removable external attaching member fitted with a pivotal loop for attaching a sling or strap and another removable external attaching member capable of receiving a bipod or other accessory. The anchor receives and holds the removable external attaching member which is then rotated to a fixed stop and positively locked in place by a slideable pin. The removable external attaching member is quickly connected and quickly disconnected from the anchor.

Abstract: A disposable camera strap kit is provided consisting of a plurality of self-adhesive, display hangers designed for hanging merchandise on a hook, peg or arm attached to a display fixture each of which is placed onto one side or two opposite sides of a disposable camera, and a strap capable of attaching to one or both display hangers to secure the camera around the user's neck or wrist. An optional container is also provided for storing extra display hangers and the strap when not is use.

Abstract: A laptop-computer carrying apparatus that includes a platform for supporting a laptop computer. The apparatus also includes a pair of supporting members, each connected to one side of the platform. A carrying strap is connected between the supporting members, and may be looped around a computer user's neck or shoulders to support the platform at approximately waist level. The user may then use the platform as a work surface upon which the laptop computer may be securely fastened.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for carrying in-line skates. The in-line skates have blades that include at least two adjacent wheels. The apparatus comprises a base member having a front, back and bottom. The base member defines first and second slots, each open to the bottom and extending from the front to the back. The first and second slots are each sized to receive the blade of an in-line skate so that the base member is substantially perpendicular to the in-line skate blades.

Abstract: A tote strap for an umbrella, for carrying the umbrella when not in use. The tote strap comprises a flexible strap having at one end a first loop, and at the other end a second loop. The first loop is placed over the handle of the umbrella. The second loop is twisted prior to being stitched in place, thereby causing the resultant configuration to be frustoconical. The end of the umbrella penetrates the second loop until the generally frustoconical collapsed canopy of the umbrella abuts the second loop. A sling for carrying the folded umbrella over the shoulder by engaging two ends of the umbrella is thereby formed.

Abstract: A wearable infant carrier. The carrier is a type of durable shirt having a front portion and a back portion which is removably attachable to the front portion. The carrier can be slipped on over the wearer's head so that the front portion is draped across the wearer's torso and the back portion extends from the wearer's shoulders along the back and around opposing sides of the wearer for attachment to the front portion to form a sitting support with the front portion. After the carrier is secured upon the wearer, an infant can be placed between the front portion of the carrier and the wearer's torso so that the infant sits in suspension upon the sitting support with the infant's legs straddling the sitting support. The carrier thereby holds the infant sandwiched between the front portion of the carrier and the wearer.

Abstract: A connector for releasably connecting a harness to a stringed instrument. The connector includes an engaging member provided on terminal ends of the harness and a receiving member provided on opposite ends of the stringed instrument body. The connector is operated by rotation of a knob fixed on the engaging member to engage and release the receiving member. An insertion cylinder is provided on the engaging member and includes a pair of diametrically opposed engaging elements which are pivotally mounted therein. The engaging elements are dimensioned so as to engage a fitting groove on an inner peripheral wall of a receiving cylinder of the receiving member. The knob provided on the engaging member is limited to rotation through a predetermined angle. A rotatable shaft extends into the insertion cylinder and can be positioned to engage the engaging elements. The rotatable shaft has a lower cross-sectional shape which has a large diameter and a small diameter.

Abstract: An adjustable length carrying strap that can be automatically adjusted, with little user manipulation, to tighten around an object to be carried. By utilizing two free-sliding connectors on each end of the carrying strap, the device easily and automatically tightens around the object to be carried when the object is lifted by the strap and easily and automatically loosens up when the user puts the object and strap down. This leaves the hands of the user free to perform other tasks. Although not required, an adjuster is provided to enable the length of the strap to be lengthened or shortened depending on the desires of the user. Further, the user may also quickly and easily release the object by uncoupling the two free-sliding connectors on either or both ends of the strap, thereby opening securing loops and releasing the carried object(s).

Abstract: A protector for protecting a human body against local load such as a load applied to a shoulder through a strap suspending a heavy article such as a bag. The protector has a protector member the surface of which contactable with the human body is configured in conformity with the configuration of the local portion of the human body, e.g., a shoulder. The protector member may be provided with a strap support for supporting the strap and a strap retainer for retaining the strap on the strap support. The protector member has a high rigidity and a considerable area so as to distribute the load over a wider area on the local portion of the human body, thereby unburdening the load portion of the body, thus preventing fatigue, pair or other undesirable effect which otherwise may be caused by concentration of the load to a limited area.

Abstract: A bottle carrying device (20) for carrying a conventional bottle (24) from a flexible extension member (22), includes a main body portion (30). A substantially cylindrical recess is formed in a first end of the main body portion, which has internal threads (34) formed therein. The internal threads threadably receiving an externally threaded end (26) of the bottle. A second end of the main body portion (30) includes a passage (38) formed therein, which connects in fluid communication with the recess. A squeeze spout (36) connects to the second end of the main body portion, and connects in fluid communication with the passage. The squeeze spout includes a cap (40), which is slidable from a first position to a second position, wherein a path of fluid communication is opened through the squeeze spout when the cap is in the first position, and the path of fluid communication is closed when the cap is in the second position.

Abstract: A carrier to be worn to easily transport elongated articles such as, for example, pairs of skis and poles. In the preferred embodiment, the carrier comprises a shoulder strap, a first end strap at one end of the shoulder strap adapted to be releasably attached to first ends of the pair of skis, a first auxiliary strap at the first end strap adapted to be releasably attached to first ends of the pair of poles, a second end strap at the opposite end of the shoulder strap adapted to be releasably attached to second ends of the pair of skis, and a second auxiliary strap at the second end strap adapted to be releasably attached to second ends of the pair of poles. A cross strap extends from one of the end straps around the back, under the shoulder, and across the chest of the wearer to be releasably attached to the shoulder strap to exert a pulling force thereon and thereby prevent the shoulder strap from sliding off the shoulder of the user.

Abstract: A butt stock sling attaching device is disclosed for securing a sling to a shotgun, rifle or the like. The attaching device includes a primary loop having a stock toe engaging bight and opposite thereto carrying a "D"-shaped ring to which a sling is attached. A pair of secondary loop portions are attached at one end to side portions of the primary loop and are brought into overlying relationship to a stock comb with hook and loop fastenings maintaining the secondary loop in secure, though removable, fastening relationship to each other. Preferably, the primary loop includes a half-twist for achieving proper orientation of the "D"-shaped ring relative to an associated sling.

Abstract: A carrying case that is comprised of a member made up of a multiplicity of rectangular sections. The sections are connected along adjacent edges by hinges, allowing the member to be folded from a flat position to a folded position, the folded position defining the rectangular or quadrilateral shaped carrying case. The inner surfaces of some of the sections of the member have individual pocket-shaped storage compartments.

Abstract: A golf bag with a dual carrying strap assembly. In one embodiment, the strap assembly includes a first strap which is attached to the golf bag and interfaces with the golf bag at first and second longitudinally displaced locations. The strap assembly also includes a separate second strap which is also attached to the golf bag and which one end thereof interfaces with the golf bag at the second location and which its other end either interfaces with the golf bag at this same second location or at an intermediate location, such as at the carrying handle of the golf bag. Nonetheless, the two separate straps form two loops such that the golf bag may be supported on both of the golfer's shoulders.

Abstract: A single strap-support neck harness for suspending a scanner or other electronic device from a user's neck includes a housing for receiving a scanner to be suspended, a rigid brace arrangement, and an elongated flaccid neck strap. The rigid brace arrangement comprises two rigid V-shaped angular support members, with each support member attaching to opposite sides of the housing and having converging portions projecting upwardly from the housing. Ends of the strap attach to the separate ends of the projecting converging portions of the support members and, when worn about the neck, the strap suspends the brace arrangement and housing oriented with one end of the housing engaging the user's torso to extend the scanner to face the user at an upward incline from the user's torso for easy viewability of the scanner.

Abstract: A shoulder strap suspension system has been devised for infant car seats of the rigid or molded shell type, the suspension system being made up of a shoulder strap and an undercarriage which releasably surrounds the end and side walls of the car seat and serves as an anchor or support for connecting ends of the shoulder strap either in a two point or a three point suspension, and contoured hip pads are provided on either or both sides of the car seat.

Abstract: A pocket holster liberator system for harnessing portable computer and other portable electronic equipment while on the move or while operating a two wheeled vehicle. A plurality of pockets for carrying a portable computer, a beeper, a pen, and other easy to reach items. Detachable connection means is provided for releasably securing the pocket holster liberator to a users belt.

Abstract: An embodiment of mesh joined together to hold a liquid container while the area of mesh not joined creates a loop that can be used as a strap to be worn around the body of an individual. The length of the longitudinal embodiment of the mesh that does not hold the liquid container can be tied in a knot at any area adjusting the length of the strap.

Abstract: A baby carrier apparatus includes a shoulder harness assembly which includes a first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap, each of which has a front portion and a back portion. The front and back portions of the first and second shoulder straps are attached to a circumferential binder. Rings are attached to the first and second shoulder straps. A seat assembly has a baby-bottom-receiving portion and a baby-back-receiving portion. The baby-bottom-receiving portion includes front restraint-strap receiving loops, and the baby-back-receiving portion includes back restraint-strap receiving loops. A weight-support strap assembly is attached to a bottom portion of the baby-bottom-receiving portion of the seat assembly. The weight-support strap assembly includes an adjustable length portion. The weight-support strap assembly includes end connectors for selectively connecting to tings either attached to the first shoulder strap or attached to the second shoulder strap.

Abstract: A neck strap suspension has an adjustable receptacle for receiving beverage containers of various sizes. The strap suspension includes an adjustable-length neck strap assembly. Upper and lower girth strap assemblies are adjustably connected to the neck strap assembly in vertically-spaced relation to define a receptacle having an adjustable depth. The girth strap assemblies include fasteners which can lengthen or shorten the girth straps to fit containers of various diameters. The girth strap assembly fasteners are selectively releasable for placing the girth strap assemblies in open configurations.

Abstract: A shoulder strap for musical instruments, in particular guitars, which includes a first and second portion. The first portion is arcuate from its end to the beginning of the second portion. Each end of the support is adapted to attach to a musical instrument by means of a pivot member and a connecting element.

Abstract: An adjustable balance golf bag 10 with a golf bag spine 18, is provided, having an extended post 22 attached parallel to, and offset from, the golf bag spine 18. A carrying strap assembly 24 is attached to the extended post 22 by a first connector assembly 26 and a second connector assembly 28. The first connector assembly 26 slides along a lower portion of the extended post 22 and includes a locking mechanism 96 for locking the first connector assembly 26 in place on the extended post 22. The second connector assembly 28 is situated towards an extended post upper end 52 and is prevented from sliding along the extended post 22 by a second stop ring 134 and a post end stop 136. Both the first and second connector assemblies (26 and 28) freely rotate about the extended post 22.

Abstract: A carrier case for carrying a recreational board such as a skateboard, snowboard, surfboard or the like. The carrier case has a base and a first and second engagement pounch or compartment for securing a recreational board to the base.

Abstract: A harness that positions and stablizes a guitar or like instrument on a wearer. The harness utilizes three length-adjustable segments connected together at one end of each of the segments. The connection of the three segments is located behind the back of the wearer and the opposite end of each segment is structured for attachment to the anchor points on the guitar or like instrument. One segment goes up over the right shoulder and down across the torso and attaches to one of the instrument anchor points. A second segment wraps under the left arm and attaches to the same instrument anchor point. A third segment wraps under the right arm, diagonally downward and attaches to the second instrument anchor point. The length of each segment is adjusted to vary the position and stability of the instrument.

Abstract: A carrying strap for toting articles of clothing, including a first end for forming a shoulder strap, and a second end for forming a toting strap for carrying the article. The first end and the second end include the hook fastening element of a hook and loop fastening system. The loop fastening element is set along the center region of the strap. Both elements of the hook and loop system are set on the same side of the strap. A slit is formed in the strap between the second end and the center loop fastening element. The second end is passed through the slit and fastened to the center fastening element. The first end is fastened to the opposite end of the center fastening element to form the shoulder strap. The carrying strap is convertible into a scarf by folding both ends over and fastening the hook element of both ends of the strap to the loop element along the center region of the strap.

Abstract: A carrier for supporting a lollipop consisting of a container forming a housing having a spherical end portion sized for receiving the body of candy of the lollipop and a hollow cylindrical tubular portion extending therefrom sized to receive a stick extending from the candy body wherein the container is formed of two substantially identical half members and a flexible support member connected to the container and being adapted for support about the neck of a user.

Abstract: A combination storage belt and ski carrier accessory includes a belt mounting a pair of releasably and reversably attachable flexible members at each of a pair of opposite ends of the belt and a storage bag at an intermediate location thereon between the opposite ends of the belt. The belt is adjustable to convert it between a contracted condition and an expanded condition. In the contracted condition, the adjustable belt is adapted to be worn about a user's waist with the flexible members forming closed loops positioned on the same side of the belt as the storage bag. In the expanded condition, the belt is adapted to be worn across the front of the user's torso and over one shoulder with the flexible members forming closed loops positioned on the opposite side of the belt from the storage bag to hold and carry skis in a generally upright orientation along the user's back. The storage bag is accessible both when the belt is worn around waist and when worn across the torso to carry skis.

Abstract: According to the invention a multimode traveling bag is provided which can be carried as a hand carrying bag, a back pack, shoulder bag or over the head bag. The invention provides these multimode operations while limiting the number of handles and straps. Preferably a handle and strap are provided which are neatly positioned along the body of the bag when not in use. The traveling bag desirably has a single strap affixed at each end of the strap to the left and right side of the traveling bag. The strap should be of sufficient length so that the attached strap can be placed over the head of the user when the user desires to carry the bag over his head and support the bag by the opposite shoulder.

Abstract: A supplemental carry strap (100) for use with luggage, including golf bags, garment bags and the like, having a single shoulder carry strap including a padded or unpadded shoulder-contacting element having an optional positioning indicator (18) and two connecting straps (40 and 42) to adjust the position of the carried luggage while retaining the shoulder element in the proper position for contacting the shoulder, and a coupling element (50) for receiving the connecting straps and, further, having a connecting arrangement for attaching the supplemental carry strap to the luggage to be carried.

Abstract: A shoulder strap for carrying and coupling a pair of ski boots. The strap is adjustable in length, and has a cord attached to it that is used to connect the strap to the boots and also to hold the boots together. The strap and cord also use swivel-type connectors that allow the boots to be positioned in the most convenient and comfortable position when being carried by the user.

Abstract: A shoulder belt for suspending a camera, a bag or the like comprises a belt body made of a thermoplastic synthetic resin material, and an accessory member, for example, a shoulder pad or a writing object, e.g., letters or pattern, made of a thermoplastic elastomer, which is rigidly secured to the belt body as an integral part thereof by fusion welding. The shoulder belt exhibits good durability and has beautiful appearance. In addition, the productivity is improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Abstract: A compact apparatus for carrying and storing: one or more fully rigged fishing poles, shotguns, hunting rifles, tripods, pairs of skis, or a combination thereof. Comprising three major components: (1) A protective "sleeve" that encases a selected item and that has connectors for attaching the sleeve to a "strap assembly." For encasing fully rigged fishing poles, said sleeve is a cone shaped bag with a drawstring closure and is made from a triangular shaped sheet of pliable material wherein the two elongated edges of the triangle have been seamed together and the base edge of the triangle has been hemmed. A drawstring is placed within the hem and a drawstring locking device is attached to the drawstring thereby providing the capability to control the degree of openness of the sleeves' opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shoulder strap assembly that includes a padded strap member secured to a functional sub-assembly having a plurality of straps comprised of elastic material and at least one strap of inelastic material wherein the elastic straps may be of variable length thereby providing graduated resistance to reduce the bouncing action over a range of loads and wherein the inelastic strap is the load bearing strap included to provide primary support for the load when the elastic straps have reached their maximum length.

Abstract: A bottle assembly functioning as a handsfree canteen for carrying a drinkable liquid such as mineral water. The assembly include a standard liquid containing bottle whose externally threaded neck is engaged by a screw-on cap having a small loop integral therewith. The loop is coupled by a retractable link to a shoulder, waist or neck strap or chain for carrying the capped bottle.

Abstract: A neck strap suspension is provided for beverage containers which are received in insulated holders. The strap suspension includes a neck strap assembly and upper and lower girth strap assemblies connected thereto in vertically-spaced relation. The girth strap assemblies include fasteners for securing same in closed positions. The girth strap assembly fasteners are selectively releasable for placing the girth strap assemblies in open configurations.

Abstract: A device for the hands-free carrying of skis and ski poles. The device comprises a carrying strap having a first and second end, and a length adapted to fit around a person. The carrying strap has securement means at the ends adapted to receive and hold the carrying strap in a closed loop configuration around the person. A pouch has an open end and a closed end. The pouch couples the carrying strap with the open end facing upwards. The pouch is adapted to hold the ends of skis and ends of ski poles. A plurality of ski straps have first and second ends and an intermediate portion therebetween with a length adapted to fit around a plurality of skis. The intermediate portion of each ski strap is coupled to the carrying strap. Each ski strap further has a securement member at the first and second ends adapted to receive and hold the ski straps in a closed loop configuration around skis that are inserted into the open end of the pouch.

Abstract: A pager carrying device including a fabric woven cord having the ends crimped together at one end of a metallic crimp. The other end of the metallic crimp secures the ends of an elastic looped material. The latter being designed so that it may be expanded to readily fit over the spring biased securing clip on the rear wall of conventional beepers. In its unexpanded condition, it serves to securely hold the loop around the pivot end of the beeper retainer clip on the rear side of the beeper case. The device is worn around the user's neck with the beeper suspended at mid chest position of the user making it easy to read and operate the beeper.

Abstract: A device for carrying elongated ski equipment in which two ends of an elongated flexible strap are attached to form a closed loop having an outer pocket at a bottom end thereof. The outer pocket is adapted to receive one end of the elongated ski equipment. A stabilizing tie strap attached adjacent a top end of the closed loop is adapted to secure the elongated ski equipment to the closed loop. The outer pocket and the tie strap are attached to the elongated ski equipment on opposite sides of a center of gravity of the elongate ski equipment so that the center of gravity of the elongated ski equipment remains substantially below the level of a person's shoulder when the closed loop is suspended from the person's shoulder.

Abstract: An adjustable breakaway neck noose for retaining an end of a cylindrical container comprising a flexible cord of a predetermined length having an exterior surface of a woven material and having a first end and a second end which can form a noose therebetween. A holder is incorporated for holding the end of the cylindrical container having a top surface defining a raised tab and a hole transversely defined therethrough of sufficient size to receive the first and second ends of the cord, yet frictionally engage the exterior surface of the cord. The holder can be positioned along a locus of points along the length of cord so as to change the size of the noose. A bottom surface of the holder defines a cup with interior cylindrical walls sized to receive and frictionally engage the end of a cylindrical container. A clip is incorporated for clipping the first and second ends of the cord together and frictionally holding the first and second ends of the cord.

Abstract: A universal adjustable carrying strap which has first and second strap members. Both ends of the first strap member pass through a first slide and one of the ends is doubled back and affixed to itself, forming a loop having a slidable clip. The other end of the fist strap passes through a ring member at the fist slide, a second slide, a pad or grip, and a third slide, both ends of the second strap member pass through a fourth slide and one of the ends is doubled back upon and affixed to itself forming a loop having a slidable clip. The other end of the second strap member passes through a ring member of the fourth slide, the third slide, the pad or grip, and the second slide, underlying the first strap.

Abstract: A soap dispenser and support combination to be worn around a person's neck to allow dispensing of soap over the person's entire body. The combination includes a mesh soap container having an opening in a top surface thereof, the top surface opening being bordered by elastic for insertion and removal of soap. A stretchable strap formed in a partial loop is attached to the soap container. The strap has a sufficient stretchability so that the person can grasp the soap container and stretch the strap while the strap remains around the neck of the person and touch any portion of the person's body with the soap container.

Abstract: Device comprising two clasps which are fixed to two skis to form two cavities suitable to accommodate an element which is connected to a shoulder strap; the strap is provided with an element for adjusting its length, and the element is provided with two elastic structures which are suitable to be engaged in the two cavities of the two skis, which are suitable to contain, as an alternative to the element, an anti-theft device; a buckle element is provided in a belt for accommodating the element extracted from the cavities.