Abstract: The invention is related to a ski brake including two braking arms and a spring for returning the braking arms into an active braking position. The activation mechanism of the braking arms include two levers which extend between the front and rear binding elements, and are mutually journalled in the manner of a toggle joint.

Abstract: A ski brake comprises a symmetrically arranged bearing device comprising a housing on each side of the central ski axis, the housing defining a first bore extending parallel to the central axis, and a bearing bore extending perpendicularly to the central axis. A brake lever is rotatably mounted in the bearing bore, a crank arm extending from one end of the brake lever above the upper ski surface and a brake arm extending from an opposite end at an angle thereto, rotation of the brake lever causing the brake arm to be pivoted from a rest position above the upper surface to a braking position therebelow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-reverse sliding motion mechanism which comprises a pair of carriers having a plurality of movable sliding plates disposed therein. As each carrier carrying the plurality of sliding plates subject to a thrust in opposite direction, the sliding plates will extend and move to be in perpendicular to the carrier, thereby producing an anti-thrust resistance force which serve as a opposite force for moving forward. When the carrier subject to a forward pushing force, the anti-reverse sliding plates will move to present a horizontal smooth surface which serves as a sliding surface. By the alternating action of the pair of carriers, a forward driving force will be obtained as a result of the combination of anti-reverse and sliding actions.

Abstract: A skishoe having a central, downwardly concave arch portion, an upwardly concave toe portion, an upwardly concave heel portion, and a snow gripping blade. The snow gripping blade is pivotable about an axis lying within the camber of the arch portion and extending transversely of the skishoe. A first adjustable blade stop is provided for limiting the angular deflection of the gripper blade from its fully retracted position in the camber. A second adjustable blade stop is provided for limiting the retraction of the blade into the camber, and a spring is provided for resiliently biasing the blade toward the first adjustable blade stop.

Abstract: A ski brake designed to slow the travel of a ski. The brake comprises two brake arms (2, 3) incorporating two functional braking segments (4, 5) movable in rotation between a functional braking position and a non-functional resting position around a substantially transverse pin (10, 11) borne by a base (20), two actuators (12, 13) of the brake arms which extend beyond the transverse hinge pin, and a return spring (35). The brake arms (2, 3) are independent, the return spring (35) is independent of the brake arms, and this spring incorporates laterally two devices (36, 37) for connection to the actuators (12, 13) belonging to the brake arms, and, in its central area, a loop (40) extending downward toward the support and whose lower base (41) rests against the upper surface of this support.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interface device between a ski and element for retaining a boot on the ski. The device includes two stops intended to be connected to the ski toward the front and rear, respectively, of the central portion of the base of the ski, and a linking leg forming a stiffener between these two stops. The linking leg includes at least two levers, which are connected by at least one linkage forming a central pivotable connection. One of the bearing plates of the boot is vertically movable and transmits the vertical stresses from the boot to one of the levers, and an elastic restoring mechanism exerts an upward restoring force against one of the levers that is of sufficient intensity to keep the central pivotable connection of the two levers suspended when the boot is present. Preferably, the linkage between the levers is disengageable.

Abstract: A brake spur for a ski brake arm, which at a free end possesses a transversely extending, plate-shaped extension. The plate-like extension makes an angle with the longitudinal axis of the brake spur and forms a gripping member with a brake edge. In order to enhance the manner of operation of the brake spur, a transversely extending shaped body is molded on the brake spur in front of the plate-like extension to provide an additional brake edge.

Abstract: A ski brake, which can assume a skiing position and a braking position, having a base plate adapted to be fastened on a ski or a ski binding, and on which breaking levers, each having a braking arm and an operating arm, are arranged symmetrically with respect to a central longitudinal plane are pivotal about an axis extending essentially transversely with respect to the ski. A stepping plate is connected to the base plate through a connecting piece and is loaded upwardly by at least one operating spring. The operating spring is supported in the base plate and engages through at least one extension arm spaced from the connecting piece the underside of the stepping plate, with the point of engagement of the spring on the stepping plate being variable in longitudinal direction during a pivoting movement of the braking levers.

Abstract: A ski brake assembly (21, 21a) for snow skis (24) or snow boards (24a). The ski brake assembly includes a framework (22) to which a snow-engaging braking blade assembly (26, 26a) is mounted for movement between a retracted position and a plurality of braking positions. The braking blade (26, 26a) is driven by an electric motor (36) through a blade drive assembly (51) formed to displace the blade (26, 26a) in response to operation of the motor (36). The drive assembly (51) and motor (36) are formed to hold the braking blade (26, 26a) in a selected one of a plurality of braking positions against the snow when the manually-operated switch assembly (42, 42a) is released. The control circuit (39) is coupled to the switch assembly (42, 42a) so as to switch polarity of the motor (36) for driving the motor (36) in opposite directions.

Abstract: A ski brake pedal for rotating at least one lever designed in the form of a brake spur. The pedal comprising a tread portion having a raised portion formed thereon.

Abstract: A device adapted to modify the pressure distribution of a ski, such as especially an alpine ski, over its sliding surface. The device includes a sensor element adapted to sense the vertical biases of the boot, and also a linking device in order to transmit, at least towards one of the ends of the ski, in the form of a flexional moment, at least a portion of the vertical, downward thrust of the boot sensed by the sensor element. The linking device includes a calibration device to induce a pre-stress. The linking device also has a sensor which is sensitive to the presence or absence of the boot so as to automatically control the calibration device in accordance with the presence or absence of the boot. A ski brake is also provided. The brake arms are borne by one of the levers constituting the linking device and the calibration device.

Abstract: A ski control system incorporating carve control amplification to activate by deployment of auxiliary ski control surfaces, such as a probe assembly resiliently mounted on the ski at or near the center of pressure of the ski, and which functions when deployed to impose control forces on the ski in proportion to the degree of carve of the ski.

Abstract: Alpine ski binding (1) comprising a base plate (2), to which a boot position-retention element (3) and a ski brake (8) are assembled. The base plate (2) is designed to be integrally attached to the ski using screws (14, 15). The ski brake incorporates a seating (10) superposed to the base plate (2), and the base is assembled to the base plate through the cooperation of tenons (18, 19) and mortises (20, 21) in the base plate (2). The brake (8) is, moreover, assembled to the base plate (2) by a movable locking device (23). The front screws used to assemble the binding to the ski pass through both the seating (10) of the brake (8) and the front part of the base plate (2), and their heads rest on the base plate (10) of the brake. The binding is delivered with the brake assembled, and, subsequently, dismantling the brake is possible by loosening the front screws (14) and by opening the locking device (23).

Abstract: A snow board parking brake apparatus for holding a snow board at rest during the time a snow boarder is attaching or detaching the snow boarder's boots to or from the snow board bindings. A function of this invention is to make snow boarding more enjoyable by 1) holding the snow board member stable on the snow while the snow boarder is attaching or detaching the snow boarder's boots and snow board bindings; 2) removing snow build-up on the snow boarder's boot soles; 3) providing a convenient handle to hand carry the snow board when the snow boarder is walking; and 4) providing convenient rings to attach a carrying strap to put over the snow boarder's shoulder or a padlock and chain assembly for security during storage of the snow board member. The snow board parking brake apparatus includes 1) a basic support base assembly secured to the snow board member; and 2) a main parking brake assembly mounted on the basic support base assembly.

Abstract: Alpine ski binding designed to hold the rear end of a boot in place on a ski. The binding comprises a body (3) connected to the ski, a device (2) for position-retention of the rear end of the boot, which is carried by the body, and a support plate for the boot (9), on which the rear end of the sole rests. The support plate is mobile in the median longitudinal and vertical plane, and a layer (15) of an elastically-compressible material is interposed between the support plate and the upper surface of the ski. In particular, the plate is interposed around an axis (25) carried by the stirrup piece which holds the rear part of the slide-rail (4) in position on the ski.

Abstract: A heel for ski bindings with an automatic reset device, including a heel unit body which can be fixed to a ski and supports a ski boot grip jaw, a kinematic system acting on said grip jaw; the kinematic system is connected to a spring which can be calibrated so as to removably retain the grip jaw in ski boot securing position. A pedal interacts with the ski boot for actuating the kinematic system to open the grip jaw when the ski boot separates from the binding.

Abstract: A ski brake assembly mountable on a ski for impeding movement of the ski down a slope when the ski is detached from a skier's boot, the ski having a longitudinal axis, a top surface and a bottom surface. A pedal is operably attached to a pivot shaft, and is movable between a skiing position wherein the ski brake is in the non-braking position and a release position wherein the braking arm is in the braking position. The pedal and pivot shaft are operable to rotate the braking arm toward the axis of the ski as the pedal is moved toward the skiing position by the engagement of surfaces on the pedal and the pivot shaft, to rotate the pivot shaft about part of the pedal.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a kinematically correct safety release binding is provided.

Abstract: In a ski brake with brake arms (12) and actuating arms (14) a pedal (16) is mounted to the actuating arms (14) about a second transverse axis (15). A linkage arrangement (17) is provided approximately parallel to the actuating arms (14) and is pivotally connected to the pedal (16) about a third transverse axis (18) and to the ski about a fourth transverse axis (19). The fact that the spacing of the second transverse axis (15) from the third transverse axis (18) is somewhat smaller than the spacing between the first transverse axis (13) and the fourth transverse axis (19) means that the pedal (16) can execute a small counter-pivotal movement on transfer of the ski brake from the braking position into the rest position.

Abstract: Presented is a universal integral ski control system including a base member on which is mounted a drag control probe assembly including probes that are selectively displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position in which the control probes extend past the running surface of the ski so as to project into the snow on opposite sides of the ski when the skis are in use. The probe assembly is manipulable by the skier for selectively effecting displacement of the drag control probes into either a retracted position or extended position. The base is universally applicable in that it may be integrally incorporated into a ski boot and thus be available for use when the ski boots are donned and the skier steps into the ski bindings, or it may be incorporated integrally into the toe piece assembly of the bindings, or under the toe piece, or incorporated integrally into the ski itself.

Abstract: System for binding a shoe or boot onto a cross-country ski. The system includes an upper support plate which is movably mounted along a direction having a component which is substantially perpendicular to the ski. The system further includes an elastic means for elastically biasing the movable support plate in a direction separating it from the ski.

Abstract: A ski brake (1) comprising two wire-brake arms (7) pivotally supported in a base plate (2), which wire-brake arms can be pivotally moved into their ready or retracted position by pressing down an operating pedal (5) against the force of an erecting spring (6). The end sections (7d) of the wire-brake arms (7) are housed in the operating pedal (5) and are connected by a connecting spring (8), to which an intermediate member (9) is hinged. An extension (9b) of the intermediate member (9) is supported on a support surface (2f) of the base plate (2). In order to enable a reliable functioning of this ski brake (1) also under difficult conditions and in order to prevent a snagging of the wire-brake arms (7) on the upper side or the side edges of the ski (10), the invention provides that between the area of the base plate (2) carrying the support surface (2f) and the crossbar ( 9k) of the intermediate member (9) there is provided an elastically flexible interconnection.

Abstract: A ski brake including two wire-braking arms supported in bearing points on a ski, which wire-braking arms are, if necessary, combined to one wire bar. The ski brake can be swung from a braking position into a ready position, in which the ski brake is stepped down upon by a ski boot and is held down with the help of an operating pedal arranged pivotally about a transversely extending axle, with the free ends of the wire-braking arms being held lying above the plane of the upper side of the ski. The bearing points of the wire-braking arms are arranged on the upper side of the ski. At least one further bearing point for the operating pedal is constructed on or in a spring board spaced above the upper side of the ski and movable relative to the ski.

Abstract: Ski brakes useful in interlocking skis of a pair together comprising two shaped members having actuator and braking arm portions separated by an intermediate portion. The members are rotatably mounted in a base plate, the free ends of the actuator arm portions being axially aligned and connected by a coil spring, while the braking arms are provided with shoulders designed to engage longitudinal edges of the skis. To accomplish intelocking, the running surfaces of skis provided with the brakes are brought together in a face-to-face relationship, causing the braking arms on one of the skis to overlie the braking arms on the other ski. This results in bringing the shoulders of the brake of the latter ski into engagement with longitudinal edges of the former ski, thereby locking the skis together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski binding having a tow holding unit including a locking element, the toe holding unit being fastenable to the upper surface of a ski, a heel holding unit, the heel holding unit being movable along a guide rail fixed to the ski, a connecting element including at least one receptacle, the connecting element extending between the toe holding unit and the heel holding unit, the locking element of the toe holding unit being selectively engageable with the at least one receptacle, and the heel holding unit being movable relative to the connecting element and being connectable to the connecting element to adjust the distance between the heel holding unit and the toe holding unit. The connecting element includes an encasing of plastic material located on external surfaces thereof, a tread plate extends over and engages an upper surface of the connecting element, and a cover, spaced from the tread plate, overlies the connecting element.

Abstract: An assembly mountable on a ski for impeding movement of the ski down a slope when the ski is detached from a skier's boot, the ski having a longitudinal axis, a top surface and a bottom surface. A pedal is operably attached to a pivot shaft, and is movable between a skiing position wherein the ski brake is in the non-braking position and a release position wherein the braking arm is in the braking position. The pedal and pivot shaft are operable to rotate the braking arm toward the axis of the ski as the pedal is moved toward the skiing position by engagement of surfaces on the pedal and the pivot shaft, to rotate the pivot shaft about part of the pedal.

Abstract: A ski brake adapted to be mounted on a ski having a longitudinal ridge. The configuration of the surfaces of the rib control the activation of the braking elements. In the inactive position, each braking element is located in the dihedron-shaped space formed by a side of the rib and the upper edge of the ski.

Abstract: This touring binding has a sole plate, which can be pivoted about a pivot pin, fixed to the ski, and on which there are arranged a heel holder, a toe holding unit and a ski brake with two multiply angled-off brake spikes. In this arrangement there are provided in the sole plate, between the pivot pin and the heel holder, two bearings for the transversely running sections of the same, forming the pivot axis of the brake spikes.In order to make a simple exchanging of the ski brake (10) possible in the case of this touring binding (2), the invention provides that each bearing is of split design in vertical direction, the lower bearing half (8g) being hollowed out as a depression in an upwardly open recess (8e) of the sole plate (8), and the upper bearing half (10d) being hollowed out in a bearing shell (10c), which can be inserted into the recess (8e) and can be fastened in the latter.

Abstract: Presented is a method and apparatus that permits a skier to control the speed at which he descends a ski slope. In terms of structure, the invention includes a pair of probes mounted on each ski that protrude below the running surface of the ski and thereby drag in the snow. The probes may be controlled as to the depth of penetration of the snow either before the skier starts his run, or during his descent. Having deployed the probes, added manueverability control is achieved merely by conventional body movements which affect the depth to which the probes penetrate the snow.

Abstract: This ski brake (1) has two wire brake arms (7) which are pivotally mounted on a base plate (2) and whose end sections (7d) are linked together by a connecting spring (8), whereby the ski brake (1), in its standby position, is held against the top of the ski by an actuating treadle (5) pressed down against the force of at least one mounting spring (6), and whereby the free ends (7a) of the wire brake arms (7) are swung in toward the longitudinal axis of the ski (10).In order in this ski brake (1) to improve, during the pressing down of the actuating treadle, the flux of force from the base plate (2) onto the wire brake arms (7), the invention provides that there is hinged to the end sections (7d) a connecting link (9) comprised of a cylindrical sleeve (9a) with an extension (9b) joined thereto, with the latter being braced in the standby position against a supporting surface (2f) of the base plate (2).

Abstract: This middle binding particularly for ski shoes comprises a box-type case attachable to a ski and supporting a forward hook-on ferrule and a rear hook-on ferrule removably engageable in hook-on seats correspondingly defined in the sole of a ski shoe. The binding further comprises screw members for adjusting the release tension and hook elements or jaws for removably locking the ferrules in a retracted position. The hook elements or jaws are disengaged by actuators protruding from the box-type case and engaged by the ski shoe sole.

Abstract: Presented is a method and apparatus that permits a skier to control the speed at which he descends a ski slope. In terms of structure, the invention includes an integral probe assembly including a pair of probes mounted on each ski at about the center of gravity that protrude below the running surface of the ski when deployed and thereby drag in the snow. The probes may be controlled as to the depth of penetration of the snow either before the skier starts the downhill run, or during descent. The skier may also retract the probes so as eliminate the control and maneuverability that they provide. Having deployed the probes, added maneuverability control is achieved merely by conventional body movements which affect the depth to which the probes penetrate the snow. The probe assembly may be incorporated in the skis during manufacture of the skis, or may be added to the skis subsequent to manufacture.

Abstract: A device for preventing backward movement of skis comprising a flap hinged on a crosswise pin carried by a lug solidly connected with the ski; two bent and counterbent lateral arms having ends, shaped like pivot pins, which are mounted in rotation in bores of said flap around a pin placed in a longitudinal plane; a lock for locking the arms above the ski in an inactive position; and a device for bringing the arms from the inactive position to an active position in which they extend laterally with respect to the ski, this device including a control rocker able to pivot between a front and a back position around a horizontal crosswise pin placed in front of the flap pin, an elastic pusher connected to the control rocker having a notched free end which, when the control rocker is brought into the back position, covers a crosswise nose projecting from the front end of the flap and causes the flap to pivot so as to raise the arms relative to a locking cradle on the ski, and a spring for separating the arms in the

Abstract: A ski spur made of a supporting block and a horseshoe-shaped member axially supported by the block between a horizontal and a vertical position. A locking rod excentric to the axle extends between the legs of the horseshoe-shaped member of the latter and acts as a stopper on the block in both vertical and horizontal positions. The axle is preferably mounted in a substantially vertical slot provided in the block and is resiliently urged toward the ski.

Abstract: The invention concerns a ski brake consisting of a two-part wire bail of which the individual bail pieces are bent or angled off several times, comprising also two wire brake-arms, said ski brake pivoting against the force of at least one erecting spring from a braking position into a ready position wherein the free ends of the two wire brake-arms are pivoted toward the longitudinal ski axis, i.e. are retracted above the top side of the ski or pivoted-in. The ski brake includes an actuation pedal which is depressed by a ski boot and of which the lower side forms at least in part a guide for segments of both bail pieces, the two mutually facing segments of the wire brake-arms supporting a connecting spring. In the invention, the connecting spring (7) comprises a cross-rod (7c) whereby it rests on or in a guide path (2e) of the base plate (2). In the braking position, the connecting spring (7c) rests at least in part against the front limit wall (4h) of a passage (4b) of the actuation pedal (4 ).

Abstract: An associated heel binding-ski brake assembly which comprises a binding body which is longitudinally slidable on a track to be affixed to a ski. The binding body is forwardly biased by a retraction spring; the assembly further comprises a ski brake comprising at least one projection pivotable around a horizontal substantially transverse axis. An elastic member biases the projection to the active position to activate the brake, and a control element de-activates the brake. The elastic member moves together with the binding.

Abstract: A ski brake including a spade having an arm pivotably mounted around a transverse pivot axis with an exterior end section equipped with an element adapted to engage snow and an opposite interior end section connected to a brake pedal; and an elastic device for biasing the spade in a manner so as to move the spade from an inactive position to an activated braking position wherein the element for engaging the snow is projected and maintained under the ski, wherein the elastic device for biasing functions as a device for absorbing shock when the spade is forced into a position beyond the activated braking position and as a device for returning the spade towards the activated braking position.

Abstract: A brake for skis is described which comprises a frame (12), a pair of arms (1 and 2) made of plastic elastic material, disposed in position corresponding to the rear of each of the skis, a bracket (11) having wings (9 and 10). The bracket is connected to the frame. The brake comprises a rod (3) having rear ends and having two elbows (4 and 5) curved towards the interior, the rod rotating on the elbows (4 and 5) and widening at the end corresponding to the front of each of the skis in the shape of an omega (6). The ends of the arms are inserted within the rear ends of the rod, the bracket having shaped wings (9 and 10). The rod (3) rotates on point (7 and 8). The rod is held in place by the shaped wings, and is fixed to the device used for hooking each ski to boot. The arms are raised to an upper position fitting within the plane of the ski during the normal skiiing operation and are lowered, diverge and penetrate into the snow when the boot becomes unhooked from the ski.

Abstract: To arrest backward sliding of a cross-country ski on an inclined surface, a device is attached to the cross-country ski. The device includes a mounting block mounted on the top surface of the ski such that a first side of the mounting block is adjacent an edge of the ski. A flipper member is pivotally connected to the first side of the mounting block such that, in a vertical position of the flipper member, the flipper member overlies the one edge of the ski. The flipper member includes a first wall substantially parallel with the one edge of the ski, and a second wall substantially perpendicular to the first wall. Thus, sliding of the ski is arrested both in the direction along the longitudinal axis of the ski and in the direction transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A device adapted to be mounted on a ski comprising a first maintenance element, a pivotable plate adapted to pivot around an axis substantially perpendicular to the ski comprising a second maintenance element; and a braking assembly. The braking assembly comprises at least one braking element adapted to shift between active and inactive positions and at least one boot-sensitive element adapted to shift the braking element to the inactive position as the boot is mounted on the ski.The braking assembly may be arranged such that it is either stationary with respect to the pivotable plate or such that it pivots together with the pivotable plate.Stopping means for limiting rotation of the plate may also be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a braking for installation on a snow ski. Such mechanisms are known, for example, in the form of a ski binding. The ski binding allows the movement of the ski with the foot. However, it is not possible to achieve a braking effect with parallel guided skis. Therefore, it is suggested to arrange at least one braking member on the ski for movement against the ground relative to the respective ski. The braking member is operatively connected with an operating mechanism to be actuated by the skier.

Abstract: Adaptor element for a monoski safety binding comprising means for simultaneously releasing two ski boots from a binding system. The adaptor element may be used in conjunction with a binding system, as well as a brake assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski brake that is integrated into the housing of a safety ski binding. The ski brake has a pair of bushings aligned along a horizontal axis through the housing of the ski binding. The bushings rotate in the housing of the binding and have non-circular axially aligned openings that move the arms of the ski brake outwardly, around the ski, as the arms are deployed. The short lever arm sections of the L-shaped ski brake arms are spring biased into contact with the bushing surfaces and are moved according to the non-circular surfaces in the bushing.

Abstract: A monoski brake comprising:(a) a plurality of brake elements each adapted to assume an active position in which they each extend downwardly below the lower plane of the monoski, and an inactive position in which they are each at a level above the lower plane of the monoski;(b) inactivation apparatus for inactivating all of the brake elements by moving the brake element from the active position to the inactive position; andwherein the inactivation apparatus is adapted to inactivate more than one of the brake elements simultaneously.

Abstract: A device adapted to be mounted on a ski comprising a first maintenance element, a pivotable plate adapted to pivot around an axis substantially perpendicular to the ski comprising a second maintenance element; and a braking assembly. The braking assembly comprises at least one braking element adapted to shift between active and inactive positions and at least one boot-sensitive element adapted to shift the braking element to the inactive position as the boot is mounted on the ski.The braking assembly may be arranged such that it is either stationary with respect to the pivotable plate or such that it pivots together with the pivotable plate.Stopping means for limiting rotation of the plate may also be provided.

Abstract: A device adapted to be mounted on a ski comprising a first maintenance element, a pivotable plate adapted to pivot around an axis substantially perpendicular to the ski comprising a second maintenance element; and a braking assembly. The braking assembly comprises at least one braking element adapted to shift between active and inactive positions and at least one boot-sensitive element adapted to shift the braking element to the inactive position as the boot is mounted on the ski.The braking assembly may be arranged such that it is either stationary with respect to the pivotable plate or such that it pivots together with the pivotable plate.Stopping means for limiting rotation of the plate may also be provided.

Abstract: Latching apparatus for a ski brake that has three elements: at least one braking element journalled on a base plate and movable between an active position, in which the braking element projects under the sole of the ski, and an inactive position, in which the braking element is raised with respect to the ski; an elastic system biasing the braking element toward the active position; and activation means for activating the braking element to move from the active to the inactive position in response to downward pressure from a boot on the activation means. The latching apparatus is a removable bar positioned either, between two of the movable elements of the brake or between the braking element and an element integral with the ski, to lock the braking element in its inactive position. The latching apparatus also includes an extension element, extending vertically above the bar, and positioned in front of the binding so as to block the insertion of the boot into the binding.

Abstract: A backcountry ski binding having a boot-receiving frame (10) and a climbing attachment (40) is detachably mountable (24, 26) upon a ski and convertible between a plurality of climbing modes (L) and a stored mode (C). The frame includes adjustable rear support means (28) that permit free heel operation at a plurality of boot positions to accommodate slopes of differing grade. The climbing attachment is pivotal about a main mounting pin and has an articulated plate (42) and arm (44) so that a climbing scoop (46) can be moved between not only the plurality of different climbing positions, but also between those positions and the stored position. Locking means (56, 58) are included to releasably and selectively lock the scoop in these positions.

Abstract: A pedal-actuated ski brake biased into the braking position and having a means for holding the brake prong inboard of the ski when in the skiing position. The ski brake may also have a means for biasing the brake prong outboard of the ski when in the braking position. When the ski brake is used with a turntable ski binding, the pedal is received inside an opening in the turntable and there is also a means for engaging the heel retainer so as to hinder unwanted movement.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved ski braking mechanism wherein the braking unit comprises a pair of Z-shaped, independently movable rods each having an outer leg attached to a braking spur, an inner leg attached to a brake pedal, and a central cross-bar forming a pivot axis. A stop is provided to inhibit the movement of the braking spurs towards the longitudinal middle section of the ski when the spurs are in the lowered braking position. Each braking spur is retractable towards the longitudinal middle section of the ski when the spurs are in the raised skiing position.