Abstract: The invention relates to a ski having a ski blade, the ski being configured in layers, the ski blade having at least one material recess, and the ski comprising at least one strap made of a high-strength opaque material, particularly metal, such as aluminum, and at least one strap made of a rigid translucent material, characterized in that the material recess (4) of the ski blade (2) is formed by cutouts of the strap(s) (7, 10) made of a high-strength opaque material, and that the at least one strap (6, 9) made of the rigid translucent material covers the material recess (4).

Abstract: A sliding board, the outsides of which have a running surface and an upper cup, has a foam core created by foaming during its manufacture, and at least one guide element with lateral profiles for arranging and guiding of a binding element on the upper side of the sliding board. The guide element is connected to the sliding-board body by several anchoring elements. The guide element is a plastic part with formed-on anchoring elements, which plastic part is manufactured in one piece. The guide element is bound into the core by the anchoring elements during foaming of the core and is held therein by the hardened foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a slow sliding board, in particular a ski, with a board body and a chord, which is supported and/or anchored on the board body at at least one supporting point. In this case, the chord is guided longitudinally displaceably in at least one control region and coupled with the snow sliding board with respect to longitudinal flexing in the control region in such a way that a force resulting from flexing of the snow sliding board in the control region acts along the chord on a steering region at a longitudinal end of the snow sliding board in such a way that the snow sliding board is flexed in the steering region. The snow sliding board has in this case a transmission device, which transmits the force along the chord into the tensile force on the steering region. A force path between the board body and the steering region thereby comprises the following elements in the following sequence: supporting point, chord, transmission device, steering region.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for a configurable snowshoe and ski device. The device includes a base member having a bottom for traversing over snow and ice covered terrain, a positionable axle rotatably coupling a mounting plate with the base member, and the axle positionable to enable one of a plurality of positions including a first position in which the mounting plate pivots above the plane of the base member and a second position in which the mounting plate pivots through the plane of the base member. The device may also include a plurality of wings coupled to the base member, the wings convertible between a skiing configuration in which the wings from a surface for gliding over snow and a snowshoe configuration in which the wings extend to increase the surface area of the base member.

Abstract: A high-strength skateboard deck includes an elongated body having opposite ends, opposite sides, an upper side and a lower side, the lower side including a plurality of embossments therein, improving the strength in the skateboard deck, reducing fatigue in the skateboard deck, and reducing the coefficient of friction of the lower side of the skateboard deck.

Abstract: A sports board, such as a snow board, has a board core structure that provides desired structural characteristics localized to select regions of the board while maintaining predictable produceability and optimum operating qualities of the board. In an embodiment, the sports board includes a plurality of layered elements or segments, of which certain elements or segments are joined using interlocking elements.

Abstract: A ski equipped with a collapsible undercarriage device including: a ski, an undercarriage carrier and a collapsible undercarriage device, wherein the collapsible undercarriage device has wheels upon arms which can be folded and deployed, enabling safe skiing when the arms are folded and carrying the ski upon the ground, which can be snowed, with assistance of the wheels, when the arms are deployed and with another ski optionally connected to it.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a snowboard is provided. The snowboard includes a first snowboard portion having an outer riding edge. The snowboard also includes a second snowboard portion having an outer riding edge. The snowboard further includes a central edge piece attached to the first snowboard portion and the second snowboard portion. The first snowboard portion, second snowboard portion and the central edge piece form a profile with a V-shape. In another embodiment, a snowboard is provided. The snowboard includes a board having a curved front end and a curved back end. The snowboard also includes a central edge piece attached to the board. The board and the central edge piece form a profile with a V-shape.

Abstract: A runner for a snowmobile ski is fabricated from flat metal plate stock and incorporates mounting features for securing the runner to the ski and a wear strip of a relatively harder material provided on and projecting from a lower surface of the runner body. A quick release mounting system is provided for attaching the runner to the ski, including quick installation and release wedge mounting systems. The thin runner blade and wear strip are of the same thickness and are joined by a brazed joint. The invention contemplates a method of fabricating the runner and a method of mounting the runner.

Abstract: A vehicle for movement relative to a medium, the vehicle comprising a base, and a carriage mounted on the base for supporting a human operator, the carriage mounted for forward and rearward movement relative to the base upon being driven by bipedal movement of the operator, a thrust mechanism operable to develop vehicle thrust by transmitting a force to the medium upon bipedally driven rearward movement of the carriage and a force mechanism operable to apply a force to the base upon bipedally driven forward movement of the carriage.

Abstract: A snow board having an elongated body with concavely curved side margins and an elongate web in its center separated from the body by lateral slots and joined with the forward and rear sections of the body in a curved configuration.

Abstract: A ski including a structural unit, gliding structure, as well as a decorative and protective structure. The structural unit includes at least one lower reinforcement, at least one upper reinforcement, and an Intermediate structure, or core, positioned between the upper reinforcement and the lower reinforcement. The ski has a longitudinally extending cambered shape such that, when the gliding structure is positioned on a flat surface, the ski rests on a shovel contact point and a tail contact point. The ski further Includes a traction structure that exerts a traction force between a first anchoring, positioned longitudinally beyond the shovel contact zone, and a second anchoring, positioned on rearward of the shovel contact zone. The traction structure is positioned for most of its length beneath the decorative and protective structure, such traction structure being positioned for most of Its length above the neutral axis of the ski, such as above the upper reinforcement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a snow glide board, in particular a ski, having a glide board body and guide and mounting elements located in a binding area of the glide board body for interlocking mounting of a binding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding board, especially a ski, comprising a treadsole, an upper surface, a lower rib and a core, and at least one element which comprises especially at least one rail-type guiding element, is connected to the body of the sliding board by means of at least one anchoring element, and is used to arrange and guide at least one binding element on the upper side of the sliding board. In order to avoid subsequently fixing guiding elements to the finished ski, the at least one anchoring element (9, 9?, 9?, 19) is integrated into the core (5, 5?) during the expansion thereof and is held by the hardened foam material.

Abstract: A snow skate is disclosed which provides improved control and skate-like performance, particularly on hard-pack or icy surfaces. The snow skate has edges which increasingly project from the central flat region of the ski to the forward area. Preferably this is achieved by making the base increasingly concave forward and rearward from a central generally flat region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding board, in particular a ski or snowboard, with at least one interface element connected to the sliding board body, in particular a rail or guide element for the arrangement of binding elements on the upper side of the sliding board. A cradle or cassette (7) is integrated in the body of the sliding board, to which interface element(s) (5, 5?) is(are) fixed, whereby the cradle or cassette (7) and preferably also the interface element(s) (3, 3?) is(are) connected to further sliding board components with foam or preferably with a foamed core (6).

Abstract: A snowmobile ski including a runner fabricated from flat metal plate stock and incorporating mounting features for securing the runner to the ski and a wear strip of a relatively harder material provided on and projecting from a lower surface of the runner body. A quick release mounting system is provided for attaching the runner to the ski, including quick installation and release wedge mounting systems. The thin runner blade and wear strip are of the same thickness and are joined by a brazed joint. The invention contemplates a method of fabricating the runner and a method of mounting the runner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lightweight ski systems. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a lightweight ski stability system for improving performance while maintaining lightweight characteristics. The ski stability system includes a ski and one or more weighted members. One weighted member is positioned on the upper surface of the ski within 10 centimeters of the tip contact point. A second optional weighted member is positioned on the upper surface of the ski within 10 centimeters of the tail contact point. The contact points refer to a lengthwise position before the tip or tail laterally curve upward. The weighted members weigh at least 3% of the ski weight. The disposition of these weighted members at one or both of the contact points increases the rotational inertia characteristics of the lightweight ski while minimizing the resulting weight. A second embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of increasing the rotational inertia of a lightweight ski.

Abstract: The invention proposes a gliding board including a sandwich-type layered structure comprising at least one first core layer (12) made of alveolar material, a first reinforcing layer (14) connected to a first surface of the first core layer, and a second reinforcing layer (14) connected to the second surface of the core layer, characterized in that the layered structure is reinforced at least locally by at least one compressed foam layer (16) that is arranged between the first core layer (12) and the first reinforcing layer (14), and is connected to these two layers.

Abstract: A ski or snowboard having improved the transmission of forces from a binding mounting area to the respective edge of a ski or snowboard is disclosed. Such a ski or snowboard comprises a gliding surface with the associated edges as well as a lower support comprising a number of support layers over which a core with its associated lateral flanks is built. Over the core, a support is arranged in a uniform and relief-like manner that is constructed as a uniform whole from the shaped flat material, for example from laminate or in principle also from shaped sheet metal, or a plate or laminate or a similar flat semi-finished product of metallic or non-metallic material.

Abstract: A cross-country ski with wheels generally has a chassis with a middle beam and two supports for wheels, one being located in front of the middle beam and the other at the rear. A front wheel is mounted on the front support and at least one rear wheel is mounted on the rear support. The front support has an articulation situated in front of the front wheel whereby permitting the front wheel to pivot about an axis located in a longitudinal plane and vertical with regard to the cross-country ski with wheels.

Abstract: Ski binding (1; 1?; 1?), in particular touring, telemark or cross-country binding, with a front retaining element associated with the front sole end (7a) of a ski boot (5), a back retaining element (21) so constructed that it engages an edge (7b) at the front part of the boot sole or at the heel of the boot, and a tensioning device (17; 25; 47; 17?; 17?) that connects the front and back retaining elements to one another, and that allows the front and back retaining elements to be locked to the ski boot and, in particular in the locked state, allows the heel of the boot to be raised away from the ski, wherein the front retaining element grips the sole of the ski boot on both sides near the tip of the boot, in particular with lateral resilience, and with the front retaining element there is associated an elastic pressing element (13) to press the upper side of the sole against the retaining element.

Abstract: A sliding board, particularly a ski, comprising a sliding surface, an upper shell, a core, optional steel edges, an upper belt and a lower belt, and comprising at least one interface element, which is joined by means of at least one anchoring element to the sliding board body and which is provided for mounting at least one binding element on the top surface of the sliding board. The anchoring element sits inside a holding location, which is provided or made in the core and when the anchoring element is already inserted has been fixed in the holding location by foaming during the production of the sliding board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of ski boots of various sizes and skis with a fitted binding, comprising a toe jaw and a heel jaw, the relative separation of which may be altered and fixed relative to the ski by means of a guide device arranged on the ski. The ski boots belong to at least two ski boot types (1, 1?, 1?), which differ in the length of the sole (a, b, c), each of which are suitable for the fitting of inner boots (3a to 3d, 3?a to 3?d, 3?a to 3?d) in at least two boot sizes. The skis comprise binding jaws, arranged to be adjustable such that the relative separation thereof may be matched to the differing lengths of sole, whereby markings on the types of ski boot and markings on the guide device of the binding permit an unambiguous matching of the sole length to the corresponding jaw separation.

Abstract: The invention describes a multi-functional board-type gliding device (1), which has two end portions (3, 4) spaced at a distance apart from another in the direction of a longitudinal axis (2) and is designed to be split in its longitudinal extension to form gliding part-devices (5, 6). Several first and second coupling mechanisms (7, 8) are disposed in the direction of longitudinal extension in order to provide a mutual connection between the two gliding part-devices (3, 4). The two mutually coupled gliding part-devices (5, 6) constitute a first operating mode and in the position separated from one another constitute a second operating mode. In the first operating mode in the coupled position, the two gliding part-devices (5, 6) form a first end portion (3) which defines a first direction of use (10). In the second operating mode in the position separated from one another, the or the other end portions (4) define a second direction of use (11) opposite the first direction of use (10).

Abstract: A gliding board, such as a snowboard, has improved lift or float in certain conditions, e.g., when gliding in powdered snow. A nose and/or tail of the gliding board may have a variable bending property to provide the improved float. In one embodiment, the nose and/or tail may have a tapered thickness or other features so that the nose and/or tail is more flexible toward the tip of the nose or tail. Other variable bending properties in the nose and/or tail may be provided for reasons other than improved float, such as to enhance trick or other maneuver performance.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multilayer film (15) for the construction of skis, a ski (1) having said multilayer film (15) and processes for the production of the multilayer film and the ski. The multilayer film (15) has a multilayer transfer or laminating film comprising two or more thin layers. A mechanically load-bearing layer with preferably a high modulus of elasticity is arranged on a surface of the multilayer transfer or laminating film. A cover layer is arranged on another surface of the multilayer transfer or laminating film. The multilayer film formed in that way is now applied to a base body of the ski (1).

Abstract: A crosscountry ski (1), the lower face (3) of which is curved to form a wax zone (2) positioned substantially in the region lying below the user's boot, wherein its upper face (11) has at least one recess (10), and wherein each recess (10) holds a rigid longitudinal bar (12, 13) extending from the rear of the wax zone (2) to the front of said zone, with one of the ends (17) of each bar (12, 13) abutting (4) on an element (16) which is fixed relative to the ski, while complementary means (20) interacting with the other end (18) of each bar (12, 13) are provided in order to adjustably compress said bar (12, 13).

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding board, in particular alpine ski or snowboard, with a sliding-board basic body and a binding-receiving plate. According to the invention, the binding-receiving plate is integrated as a supporting part in the central region of the sliding-board basic body, in which it is used, by being surrounded positively at the sides by raised regions of the sliding-board basic body.

Abstract: A gliding board having a front end and a rear end, the front end and the rear end being spaced from one another along a longitudinal axis, the board being made by superimposing the following elements: a gliding sole; at least one lower reinforcement; at least one upper reinforcement; an intermediate structure, positioned between at least one lower reinforcement and the at least one upper reinforcement; wherein, at at least on of the ends of the gliding board, at least one lower reinforcement and/or the at least one upper reinforcement respectively include/each include a longitudinal slit so that in a zone of at least one of the ends there is a reduced reinforcement thickness above and/or below the intermediate structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a board-like gliding device (1), in connection with which strength-related and decorative layers (2, 3, 4) are joined together to form a one-piece composite body (6) in a hot compression molding cycle by means of a heated-platen compression molding device (5), whereby a cover layer (10) and/or a coating (11) of the gliding surface are selected from at least partly transparent plastic material, and the side (15) of the cover layer (10) and/or coating (11) of the gliding surface facing the core (9) of the composite body (6), is joined by means of a transparent adhesive layer (17) with a background layer (16) forming the visual background of the cover layer (10) and/or coating (11) of the gliding surface.

Abstract: A springloaded snowblade unit with complimentary binding complexes consisting of a snowblade with a skiboot support plate affixed thereto with spring components affixed to the snowblade and support plate with a clearance therebetween and with the binding complexes both anterior and posterior being made up of square u-bolts and binding plates with means for tightening the u-bolts and binding plates together fast to the toe and heel portions of a skiboot with the u-bolts being held by clips located between the snowblade and support plate when the clips are held by screws inserted through holes in the support plate.

Abstract: A sliding board, such as a ski, with at least one interface element or guide element, connected to the sliding board via fastening elements, for arranging binding elements or the like on the upper side of the sliding board. The sliding board has a single-ply or multi-ply upper and lower skin, a running surface, and if appropriate, steel edges, and a foamed core. The interface element or guide element is arranged in a positionally fixed manner on the sliding board by at least one of the fastening elements and is allowed limited mobility in the longitudinal direction of the sliding board by at least one of the other fastening elements. The at least one fastening element fixing the interface element or guide element in a positionally fixed manner is advantageously integrated into the foam during foaming of the core and hardening of the foam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable ski skin attachment device that can be used to efficiently attach a skin to a ski or snowboard. In accordance with the present invention, an adjustable ski skin attachment device includes two threaded members, a coupler, and a cover. The two threaded members are threaded in reverse directions from one another. The coupler includes two receiving portions with reverse threaded receiving portions such that when the threaded members are inserted into the two receiving portions and the coupler is rotated in one direction, the two threaded members move closer together. And when the coupler is rotated in the opposite direction, the two threaded members move away from one another. The cover is positioned over the two threaded members opposite the coupler. Unlike conventional skin attachment devices, the adjustable ski skin attachment device in accordance with the present invention can be adjusted to fit over a wide variety of widths and tip shapes.

Abstract: A ski has rim-side edges that are formed of synthetic material. This allows for easy production of incisions and an ideal course of movement is assured even under unfavorable snow conditions. For this purpose, the incisions extend over at least a portion of the width of at least one synthetic material edge.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a board for gliding over snow comprises producing a decorative and protective exterior assembly with at least one additional piece. At least one opening is made in the exterior assembly. The additional piece or pieces are placed on an outer surface of the exterior assembly, each piece having at least one through-fixing zone, passing through the opening or openings. The through-fixing zone or zones penetrate an inner structure of the board and constitutes one or more securing means for the piece or pieces.

Abstract: Alpine ski (1) having a sidecut (9) which has a radius smaller than 24 meters, wherein the front (10) and/or rear (18) ends have a cavity (11, 15) opening longitudinally at said end, the dimensions of the cavity (11, 15) allowing the deformation of said end when a transverse force is exerted at the front and/or rear contact lines so as to permit the inner and outer edges of the ski to move closer to one another.

Abstract: A ski for a snow vehicle includes a snow contacting portion that has a generally horizontal surface and a keel depending therefrom. The keel includes a keel base, a first inclined surface, and a second inclined surface. The keel base extends laterally from a longitudinal central plane of the ski to a lateral extent. The first inclined surface extends between the keel base and an inflection line that extends longitudinally. The second inclined surface extends between the inflection line and the generally horizontal surface. The inflection line is located no farther laterally from the longitudinal central plane than is the lateral extent of the keel base.

Abstract: This invention relates to recreational equipment for use on a sliding surface, such as skis, snowboards, or other equipment for use by a person such as a skier, snowboarder or water-skier. This invention provides a pogo-ski comprising a ski and a post thereon which is fitted with foot supports and a handhold suitable for use by a standing user.

Abstract: A downhill ski having a ski body, which has a running surface on its under side, comprises on its upper side a support structure, on which a compressive force-absorbing upper chord element is mounted. The support structure is formed from an elongate flat component that is bent, preferably in an undulating manner, at intervals in alternating directions in each case at an angle to the running surface, about substantially parallel axes, which extend transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski.

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for a configurable snowshoe and ski device. The device may include a base member having a bottom for traversing over snow, and a plurality of wings rotatably coupled to the member, the wings convertible between a skiing configuration in which the wings form a surface for gliding over snow and a snowshoe configuration in which the wings extend outward laterally. Also, the device may include a traction device connected to the base member and configured for gripping snow or ice when the plurality of wings is in the snowshoe configuration. The method may include rotatating a plurality of wings coupled to a base member outward laterally to form a snowshoe configuration, and rotating the plurality of wings inward to form a skiing configuration in which the wings form a surface for gliding over snow.

Abstract: A sport good, such as hockey stick, Ping-Pong bat, baseball bat, ski stick and so on, has a rigid member made of a composite material. The rigid member has a chamber therein, in which a high-pressure gas is filled to make the sport good having both properties of lighter weight and greater rigidity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent composition comprising, by weight, the total being 100%: 5 to 40% of an amorphous polyamide (B) which results essentially from the condensation: either of at least one diamine chosen from cycloaliphatic diamines and aliphatic diamines and of at least one diacid chosen from cycloaliphatic diacids and aliphatic diacids, at least one of these diamine or diacid units being cycloaliphatic, or of a cycloaliphatic ?,?-aminocarboxylic acid, or of a combination of these two possibilities, and optionally of at least one monomer chosen from ?,?-aminocarboxylic acids or the possible corresponding lactams, aliphatic diacids and aliphatic diamines, 0 to 40% of a supple polyamide (C) chosen from copolymers containing polyamide blocks and polyether blocks and copolyamides, 0 to 20% of a compatabilizer (D) for (A) and (B), 0 to 40% of a supple modifier (M), with the condition that (C)+(D)+(M) is between 0 and 50%, the remainder to 100% being a semi-crystalline polyamide (A).

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for a configurable snowshoe and ski device. The device may include a base member having a bottom for traversing over snow, and a plurality of wings rotatably coupled to the member, the wings convertible between a skiing configuration in which the wings form a surface for gliding over snow and a snowshoe configuration in which the wings extend outward laterally. Also, the device may include a first locking device configured to maintain the plurality of wings in the snowshoe configuration, and a second locking device configured to maintain the plurality of wings in the skiing configuration. The method may include rotatating a plurality of wings coupled to a base member outward laterally to form a snowshoe configuration, and rotating the plurality of wings inward to form a skiing configuration in which the wings form a surface for gliding over snow.

Abstract: A light-weight construction core made of wood for sliding bodies, e.g., skis, in particular cross-country skis, having grooves or slits (3), respectively, arranged in longitudinal rows, which grooves or slits extend in the longitudinal direction of the ski and are offset row-wise relative to each other, wherein the grooves or slits (3), respectively, preferably in the binding region are formed to be open towards the running surface only and—viewed in longitudinal section—are designed to be circular-arc-shaped or elongate having rounded corners.

Abstract: A snow ski has at least one channel formed in the running surface to expose the inner sides of the ski edges for translating the force exerted by the ski during a turn and creating positive engagement with the skiing surface. The channel may extend the length of the ski or only a portion thereof. The channel forms edge tips on the ski edges where the inner sides are exposed. The edge tips may have different shapes to improve the bite on the skiing surface.

Abstract: A ski having a central core, a lower reinforcement sub-assembly located beneath the core and resting on a gliding sole that is edged with two lateral running edges, and an upper reinforcement sub-assembly located above the core, and coated with a decoration layer, each of the reinforcement sub-assemblies having one or more layers, at least one of the upper reinforcement layers having a central portion, and at least one lateral portion. At least one of the reinforcement layers of the upper reinforcement sub-assembly has an asymmetrical structure in the area of its lateral portions, along at least a portion of its length. The invention also relates to a pair of skis, in which each of the skis is symmetrical to the other in mirror symmetry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a board-type runner device (1), in particular a ski (2) or a snowboard, comprising several layers disposed between a running surface facing (4) and a top layer (6) and a core component (15). At least a bottom face (19) of the core component (15) adjoins a layer (20) that is elastically flexible and rebounds when forces are applied to it. The core component (15), which is mounted on the elastic layer (20) so as to be flexible at least in the direction perpendicular to a running surface (3) of the runner device (1), has compression-resistant projections (21) formed on its top face (23) or separate compression-resistant spacing elements (22) are supported directly on its top face (23).

Abstract: A snow board, the camber of the side cut of which is accentuated, including a bottom surface (7) with a forward contact line (LCAV), which is a forward limit of the contact zone of the bottom surface (7) on a horizontal planar surface (PH), the board (1) being placed on the horizontal planar surface (PH), and a shovel (2), which is a forward part of the board (1) that is curved upward in order to overcome obstacles, the shovel (2) having a width of the shoulder of the ski line (LbV), defined as being a line on the bottom surface (7) in the shovel zone (2) at the location where its width (bV) is at a maximum, wherein the height (hAV) of the width of the shoulder of the ski line (LbV), measured between said bottom surface (7) and said horizontal planar surface (PH), is about 5 mm and to 15 mm.

Abstract: A snowmobile having an adjustable ski stance. The snowmobile including a central chassis from which an endless track is suspended and straddle type seat is supported. A pair of skis are coupled to a front suspension and are operatively linked to a handlebar assembly for steering the snowmobile. The skis are coupled to the snowmobile by spindles coupled to the suspension and each ski. A bushing with an offset flange couples the spindle to the ski and provides for ski stance adjustment.