Abstract: The invention relates to body supports and teaching aids particular for use during skiing. Skiing to greater or to lesser degrees imposes strains on the muscles of the skier causing fatigue and encouraging a skier to adopt an incorrect stance or posture not conducive to good and correct skiing. The object of the invention is to provide a simple and effective body support and teaching aid that is effective during skiing and does not need to be removed during a temporary cessation of activity but allows substantial freedom of movement of the legs during walking and sitting.

Abstract: A motorized skate employing an electric motor with rotor being a drive wheel. A boot or clamp for holding the foot of a user is attached to a rail that supports the boot or clamp. The drive wheel has one or more permanent magnets attached to said drive wheel with opposite magnetic poles adjacent to one another. One or more electromagnets are attached to the rail to which the drive wheel is rotatably connected. A sensor determines the location of the permanent magnets. This information is utilized to assure that the electromagnets are energized only when the resultant magnetic fields will interact with the magnetic fields of the permanent magnet to produce a force on the drive wheel that will cause rotation in the desired direction. Three principal embodiments are employed. In a first embodiment, a computer periodically activates a switch to send pulsed voltage to the electromagnets; the percentage of the period of each pulse during which the voltage is non-zero determines the speed of the drive wheel.

Abstract: A retention system for retaining a climbing skin to the tail end of a ski comprises an elongated resilient tensioning member secured to one end of the skin, a generally C-shaped clip adapted to removably hook about the tail end, and means on an upper portion of said clip for releasably retaining a portion of said tensioning member thereon. In the preferred embodiment the upper portion of the clip includes an aperture for receiving the tensioning member therethrough and a projection for engaging in one of several eyelets provided on the tensioning member.

Abstract: A strap and climbing skin attachment assembly and kit comprises an elongated strap having a thickened end portion, two flat plates riveted to sandwich one end of the climbing skin, a rectangular cutout extending inward from the sandwiched end of the climbing skin between the plates, the unthickened end and body of the strap being insertable through an opening in at least one of the plates to thread the strap through the opening and between the plates until the strap is secured by the thickened opposite end engaging within the opening and in the cutout.

Abstract: A trick bar for a foot scooter including a pair of generally parallel elongated support arms having first ends thereof attached to a rear end of the foot scooter. A foot bar extends across second ends of the support arms. A wheel is supported intermediate the first and second ends of the support arms so as to rest a distance above the ground on which the foot scooter rests. The wheel is rotatable about an axle that extends across the support arms intermediate the first and second ends thereof. Upon application of downward pressure on the foot bar, a front end of the foot scooter raises off the ground and the trick bar wheel contacts the ground to permit the rider of the scooter to perform tricks. The support arms are preferably pivotally attached to the foot scooter so as to be folded over the foot scooter during non-use.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein relatively simple locking devices for sporting items such snowboards and the like. In one form of the locking device, the same includes a member which can be affixed to a binding of a snowboard, and includes a releasable cable which can be wrapped around a fixed or stationary object so as to secure the sporting item thereto for safe storage. In one embodiment, the cable is normally retained in a flanged section of a pad of the locking system, but can be released therefrom for attachment to the fixed or stationery object. In another embodiment, the cable can be retained around a boot binding assembly.

Abstract: A snowboard front foot snow shield for helping cut through deep snow and keeping a snowboarder's front foot dry when snowboarding. The snowboard front foot snow shield includes a snowboard with a rear foot binding is coupled to a top face of the snowboard towards a back end of the snowboard and a front foot shield coupled to the top face of the snowboard between a front end of the snowboard and the rear foot binding. An inner face of the front foot shield defines a cavity for receiving a user's foot therein. The front foot shield has a back edge defining a back opening into the cavity.

Abstract: Various means designed to protect an in-line skate frame from direct impact with damaging and/or abrasive surfaces are disclosed. Such protective means mount to the skate frame and may be manufactured from various materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics. Also disclosed are methods of preventing direct impacts to or abrasions of a skate frame using the disclosed protective means.

Abstract: A sliding toy with a visible and pleasing display of lights is disclosed. The source of light is disposed within a structural body part and supplied with a power source and control unit, such that a user may select various light displays, or that the lights may be actuated in response to physical stimuli such as bouncing, sliding, turning, or the like.

Abstract: A mono-wheel skate device with wheel mounted in a latitudinal direction. The axis of rotation of the wheel is aligned with the axis that runs between the boot toe and the boot heel. The direction of the wheel is perpendicular to the axis that runs between the boot toe and the boot heel and the wheel rim spins on guide wheel members connected to a guide wheel support member which connect to a protective boot. The user balances the device by continuously correcting the orientation of each boot. For example when the user feels himself/herself falling forward out of balance, the user moves his/her feet in such a way as to bring his/her toes closer together which tracks the boots forward of the original line of motion and thus regaining balance. The user must be in a state of constant correction which with practice will become natural and reflex. This device moves the user in a sideways direction and it is up to the user to decide to move to the user's right or to the user's left.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a relatively simple locking device for sporting items such as skateboards, snowboards, snow skis, and the like. In one form of the locking device, the same includes a member which can be affixed to a wheel truck of a skateboard, binding of a snowboard, or binding of a snow ski, and includes a releasable cable which can be wrapped around a fixed or stationary object so as to secure the sporting item. In one embodiment, the cable can be extended and retracted from the body of the locking device so as to provide a suitable length of the cable for the securing function. In another embodiment, the cable is normally retained in a flanged section of the locking device, but can be released therefrom for attachment to the fixed or stationary object.

Abstract: A device for holding lubricating compounds on a sportsboard for use by a sportsperson includes a flexible support for receiving a reservoir for lubricant. The support can be anchored to the board, and the reservoir can be removed from the support as required. When removed, it can be used by the sportsperson. The support includes a flexible netting material which is anchored directly or indirectly to an aperture on a board such as a wakeboard.

Abstract: A binding and boot engagement system for use with a snowboard having a step-in binding system is disclosed. The system has a flexible tether connectable at one end to the snowboard and at the other end to the user. When a user is in an elevated lift and has one boot removed from a binding, the user may apply an upward force to the tether, thereby causing the board to elevate. By positioning the free boot over the binding and applying the upward force, the boot is caused to engage with the binding. Features of the invention include having first and second portions of the tether wherein the first portion is generally non-stretchable and the second portion is resiliently connected to the user. In this configuration, a slight tension is usually present in the system, thereby decreasing the chances for unintentional engagement of the system with undesirable objects such as lift equipment or mountain hazards.

Abstract: A temporary hold-up device for a snowboard support while riding a chairlift including a substantially stiff cord of limited give, at a first end of which a releasable clasp is provided to encircle the restraint bar of the chairlift, while at a second opposite end of which a hook is provided to couple to a rear binding of one of the front and back foot mountings of the snowboard, and by which the restraint bar serves to hold and restrain the snowboard against flapping about while the riding is pulled up the lift.

Abstract: A skicup for securing a ski pole tip while skiing, for the purpose of resting the skiers arms and reducing drag. The skicup attaches to the ski binding. The tip is primarily engaged by a cup-like cavity. One embodiment attaches only to the binding; however, if made of flexible material it can intermittently contact the ski. Another embodiment also attaches to the ski. Both embodiments have a protective flap to protect the ski from pole plants that miss the engagement surface.

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

Abstract: A snowboard that facilitates turn carving by distributing the load applied by the rider over a much greater portion of the edge of the board preferably comprises a spider mount drive system operably mounted on the board. The drive system includes a drive base that is operably coupled to a boot binding and is adapted to distribute a load applied by a rider to multiple locations along the edge of the snowboard. The drive base preferably includes a central cross member and first and second elongated leg members extending outwardly from its heel and toe locations and is preferably pivotally mounted to the board. The drive base may be formed integrally with the binding or, alternatively, be formed as a separate insertable member.

Abstract: A flexible ski which is molded in one piece entirely of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene plastic. The adjustable flex ski is made up of a ski body which forms the majority of the invention and provides the base from which the other components are formed. This ski body is molded in a flat configuration. The front portion of this ski is given a pre-load function by bending the forward most portion of the ski body in an upward fashion. It is then held in this position by the use of pre-load bar which extends pivotally rearward from the tip of the ski to a ski saddle located on the upper center surface of the ski body. This saddle provides various attachment points for the pre-load bar and can thus, vary the amount of pre-load on ski. The saddle is also supplied with an attachment point for mounting the ski on the vehicle.

Abstract: A flexible skate boot having lower and upper portions made of leather, synthetic leather or similar material is provided with a flexible ankle encircling cuff made of synthetic moldable plastic material capable flexing designed in amounts in the forward and aft and lateral directions to act as an energy storage and release device and without wrinkling so as to minimize discomfort and abrasion on the user's ankle and extend the useful life of the boot. The tongue portion of the boot has a similar molded synthetic flexible panel separating the upper and lower sections of the tongue, the tongue panel being aligned with the flexible ankle encircling cuff which separates the upper and lower parts of the boot from each other. The parts are designed to essentially lock the tongue in the desired frontal position to prevent tongue migration from the desired frontal position during skating.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for improving the safety of a snow-related recreational device. The apparatus is attachable to the equipment and preferably provides a function compatible with normal use of the equipment as well, such as functioning as a stomp pad for a snow board during snow board use. The apparatus preferably includes some means for determining the location of the equipment user should a risky situation, such as an avalanche or white-out develop. An instructional graphical display, explaining to a user the proper method of use of the location determining means, is preferably integral to the apparatus. The apparatus may be removeably attachable to the equipment to enable a user of multiple pieces of equipment, such as multiple snow boards, to move the apparatus from one piece to another.

Abstract: A snowboard with a single lateral edge modified and/or a device for modifying a single lateral edge of a snowboard for the purpose of making the snowboard easier to control while learning to traverse snow covered slopes on the snowboard. A single edge of the snowboard is modified such that at least a portion of the edge is provided with a structure having a rounded profile of substantially larger radius of curvature than would result from merely rounding the sharp corners of the edge of the snowboard. The structure is positioned so that an arcuate surface is directed outwardly and downwardly from the edge. The structure of substantially larger radius of curvature can be provided in the form of permanent integrally formed swellings of portions of the snowboard edge, or could be provided by one or more removable members attached to the snowboard edge. The removable members are provided with a clearance which engages the edge, and fasteners to mount the member to the edge.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing injury to an individual who seeks to transport a snowboard on a chairlift includes providing a detachable loop strap which encircles a portion of the snowboard and goes over the individual's knee and/or thigh such that when the individual has one foot in the snowboard binding at one end, the dangling portion of the board is supported by the loop strap over the individual's knee or thigh. In one embodiment, the strap is neither attached to the board nor to the knee or thigh, but rather is looped around both to support the snowboard. Upon reaching the top of the chairlift, the board is released merely by unbuckling and removing the looped strap. One of the advantages of the loop strap is that it prevents ankle and knee injury due to the dangling of the board from one foot as the person rides the chairlift.

Abstract: A skate including a frame provided with a detachable connection to a shoe and with which mutually inline wheels are associated. The skate further includes a device for temporarily supporting the single frame in a stable position when the shoe is not associated with the frame. The device can be deactivated by the engagement of the shoe with the frame, so as to allow the user to use the skate.

Abstract: A snowboard instructional attachment is described including a slider plate that is formed to include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface is configured to be secured to a base surface of a snowboard and the bottom surface is configured to engage and slide across snow to prevent the side edge of the snowboard from digging into the snow. The slider plate further includes a leading edge joining the bottom surface. It extends upwardly from the bottom surface and is configured to extend above the top deck surface of a snowboard when mounted thereto. A clamp is preferably mounted to the slider plate and is configured to releasably secure the slider plate to a snowboard with the top surface engaging the base surface of the snowboard.

Abstract: A thin curved body (1) forming a hook shape which grips the binding of the snowboard. There is a slot (3) or eyelet holes (2) used to mount the body to the users footwear.

Abstract: A structural interface for a sports shoe is described. An implementation of the structural interface includes a lateral beam member and a medial beam member connected together by a bridge member. The lateral and medial beam members may each include at least one mounting location for connection means and/or attachment devices. The connection means or attachment devices mate with sports apparatus, for example, snowboard bindings or bike pedals.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a relatively simple locking device for sporting items such as skateboards, snowboards, snow skis, and the like. In one form of the locking device, the same includes a member which can be affixed to a wheel truck of a skateboard, binding of a snowboard, or binding of a snow ski, and includes a releasable cable which can be wrapped around a fixed or stationary object so as to secure the sporting item. In one embodiment, the cable can be extended and retracted from the body of the locking device so as to provide a suitable length of the cable for the securing function. In another embodiment, the cable is normally retained in a flanged section of the locking device, but can be released therefrom for attachment to the fixed or stationary object.

Abstract: Skeg structure for a snow-traveling device, such as a snowboard, a ski, and the like including structure appropriate for anchoring to such a device, a deployable, movable skeg blade, and mounting structure which is associated with that blade that promotes adjustable, travel-limited, yieldable, spring-biased motion of the blade relative to an associated snow-traveling device, and specifically, relative to the underside, snow-contacting surface in that device.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus that serves as a foot rest for ski lift chairs. The invention is designed to take stress off of the leg and back areas of the rider by providing them a place to rest their feet. The user simply fastens a nylon strap with a quick release buckle around the safety bar or arm rest of the ski lift chair. From the nylon strap, a cord hangs down where it connects to a harness supporting a foldable foot rest. Each segment of the foot rest folds thru an arc to provide a flat foot rest area that is approximately ten inches long. Each foot rest extension is connected thru its pivot point with a long screw. The screw, along with washers and nuts, also serves to fasten the foot rest to the harness. The user then rests his or her ski boot on the foot rest for the ride to the top of the ski slope. In an alternate preferred embodiment, a snow board harness is substituted for the cord, harness and foldable foot rest.

Abstract: A plate mounted turntable is carried on the trailing end of a ski and rotatably supports a carrier having a rotary position sensor thereon. The carrier additionally supports an arm assembly which includes wheels or a skid for penetration of a snow surface. A portion of the rotary position indicator remains fixed during arcuate travel of the carrier and attached arm assembly in response to lateral loads applied to the arm assembly during ski travel. Resilient members ensure arm assembly contact with a snow or other surface and return of the carrier to a neutral position in the absence of lateral loads. A lock maintains the arm assembly in a raised, inoperative position. Signals produced by the rotary position sensor, during lateral arm movement, are conducted to a data logger for storage therein and for ultimate downloading to a personal computer. Signals produced by the sensor indicate both extent of lateral movement of the arm assembly as well as duration of same.

Abstract: A walking sole which enables a person wearing in-line skates to walk freely. The walking sole includes a U-shaped member having a longitudinal trough into which a skate's wheels are inserted, and two slidably adjustable alignment posts which are brought into pressing contact with the outer wheels. Each post is securely fixed to the base of the U-shaped member by interfacing corrugations in its bottom surface with corrugations in the base upper surface before connecting the post and base with a bolt.

Abstract: An accessory for a skateboard which comprises a panel-like element with through apertures for receiving fasteners to secure the accessory to selected portions of the skateboard. The accessory has dimensions of or between one-third the width to the full width of a skateboard, and a length permitting it to be mounted between a truck and the skateboard at one end thereof to the rear truck of the skateboard, and which has a free end located subadjacent to the upturned kicktail of the skateboard. When executing a jump known as an "Ollie," the user steps down on the kicktail and thereby compresses the accessory which, upon release, adds energy to the jump. The accessory also acts as a buffer between the kicktail and the ground, protecting the kicktail from wear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a speed control pole to be used by a skater. The speed control pole has an elongated shaft with an upper end and a lower end, a roller/wheel mounted to the lower end of the shaft, a braking mechanism for contacting the roller, and a hand grip system for actuating the braking mechanism. The braking mechanism includes a brake pad which is caused to be moved inwardly against the roller and downwardly into contact with a skating surface when actuated. The brake pad includes an arcuately shaped surface for contacting the roller and a lower surface formed by two angled substantially planar surfaces. During a braking mode of operation, the arcuately shaped surface is brought into contact with the roller. During a pushing off mode of operation, the arcuately shaped surface remains in contact with the roller and the substantially planar surfaces are sequentially brought into contact with the skating surface.

Abstract: A support and wear element for an in-line roller skate frame, adapted to be inserted between two lateral flanks of the frame and between two middle adjacent wheels, for practicing a so-called "aggressive" skating and, more specifically, for ensuring the transverse sliding of the skate on a longiline element, wherein the element has an arrangement for attachment on the frame which is constituted by vertical slide bars, facing each other on both sides of the internal surfaces of the flanks and cooperating with corresponding grooves obtained on the two lateral opposing surfaces of the support and wear element, such that its sliding mounting onto the flanks simultaneously ensures, on the one hand, its attachment and, on the other hand, the linkage of the flanks of the frame to one another in the transverse direction without secondary means, to constitute a single and coherent assembly with the frame.

Abstract: Device for detecting the rotational speed of a wheel of an in-line skate, the wheel being supported by rotating rings of two rolling bearings with fixed rings 9 of the two rolling bearings being secured to an axle mounted on a plate. The detection device includes a sensor and an encoder which are arranged in a volume bounded axially by the two rolling bearings and radially by a cylindrical surface which is coaxial with the rolling bearings and has a diameter represented by the external diameters of the outer rings of the rolling bearings.

Abstract: A system for mounting climbing fabric to a ski is described. A climbing fabric tensioner is attached to the front end of the climbing fabric by a tensioning cord. The climbing fabric tensioner is retained by a bracket attached to a top surface of a toe of the ski. A heel lock is attached to a rear end of the climbing fabric. The heel lock engages a boss in a top surface of the heel of the ski to lock the rear end of the climbing fabric to the ski. At least one Z-shaped bracket is attached to the underside of the climbing fabric between the heel lock and the climbing fabric tensioner. The Z-shaped brackets have upturned and inturned ends which engage opposite sides of the ski when the climbing fabric is mounted on the ski, to prevent the climbing fabric from sliding laterally from under the ski.

Abstract: The wheel truck for a skateboard has a concave curvilinear lower surface with a similar shaped axle. The axle is cast within the wheel truck. The distal wheel ends of the axle have their center line along the same plane. The wheel truck can be cast of aluminum, plastic or any other suitable material. The axle is formed of a material different than the truck casting and when cast within the truck casting provides increased support to the concave curvilinear surface of the wheel truck.

Abstract: Chassis for roller skates, especially in-line roller skates, of the type constituted of two lateral flanges bearing the wheels and by an upper platform connecting the two flanges. The chassis includes at least one central portion constituted by a detachable wear plate on at least one of the lateral flanges, the detachable plate extending between two wheels, from the lower edge of the flange, and wherein the chassis comprises a scalloping at the level of each detachable part. The detachable wear plates allow various types of skating styles to be accommodated while limiting the wear and tear of the chassis.

Abstract: An adjustable flex ski for snowmobiles and similar vehicles. This is molded in one piece entirely of ultra high molecular weight plastic or similar materials. The adjustable flex ski is made up of a ski body, which forms the majority of the invention and provides the base to which the other components are attached. The front portion of this ski is given a pre-load function by bending the forward most portion of the ski body in an upward fashion. It is then held in this position by the use of the gas pre-load shock or dampener, which extends pivotally rearward from the tip of the ski to a ski saddle located on the upper center surface of the ski body. This saddle provides various attachment points for the gas pre-load shock and thus, can vary the amount of pre-load on the ski. The adjustability of the ski body can also be enhanced by the use of internally adjustable gas shocks commonly found on the market today. These shocks may be adjustable on the body of the shock or by a remote mechanism.

Abstract: Ski conversion apparatus for converting a cross-country ski to a downhill contoured ski. A tip shape modifier is attached to the tip section of the ski by expandable wedge assemblies and mating dovetails. A tail shape modifier is attached to the tail section of the ski by longitudinal dovetails and a detachable connection. The tip shape and tail shape modifiers are carried by the cross-country skier and attached to the cross-country skis when necessary to ski downhill in deep snow.

Abstract: Various elements designed to protect an in-line skate frame from direct impact with damaging and/or abrasive surfaces are disclosed. Such protective elements mount to the skate frame and may be manufactured from various materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics. Also disclosed are methods of preventing direct impacts to or abrasions of a skate frame using the disclosed protective elements.

Abstract: A device for connecting a sports boot intended to be attached to a glide board for snowboarding by at least one strap that includes a padding directed towards the boot, located in the instep zone. The padding of the strap includes an arrangement that distributes the tightening pressure exerted thereby on the instep, so as to obtain a central pressure corresponding to the zone of the big toe levator tendon, that is less than the lateral pressures exerted on either side thereof.

Abstract: An in-line skate is disclosed having a rigid frame with a platform and having a boot with a shell. The shell includes a sole. Two longitudinal parallel rails extend downwardly from a lower side of the platform. A plurality of in-line skate wheels are secured to the frame. An upper side of the platform has first, second and third recesses in toe, heel and intermediate portions of the platform, respectively. A lower side of the sole of the boot has first, second and third projections in toe, heel and intermediate portions of the sole, respectively. The first, second and third projections of the sole matingly engage the first, second and third recesses of the platform, respectively, when the boot is coupled to the frame. Fasteners secure the boot to the frame at the first, second and third recesses of the frame. A block is disclosed including top and bottom sides. Sidewalls extend between the top and bottom sides.

Abstract: The spark creating recreation or sports device is a wheeled device having flint pads attached to surfaces which may be brought into contact with an environmental surface such as a street, sidewalk, railing, etc. The protective devices worn when using such recreation or sports wheeled devices may also have flint pads attached to surfaces which may be rubbed against an environmental surface. Examples of protective devices include knee, elbow and hand pads and helmets. Also spark creating devices may be pad mounted flint pads which flint pads create sparks when scraped against a surface and the pad mounts can be attached to a skateboard surface or to the wheel mounts. A further spark creating device consists of a flint pad having integral to it a fastener which may be used for attachment to a skateboard.

Abstract: A skeg device and system and the like, for mounting on snowboards or skis to improve performance, maneuverability, tracking and balance. Skegs are designed to easily mount on snowboards, and has blades for controlling the snowboard path in a variety of snow conditions from powder, to hard snow, to ice. Each skeg is comprised of a mounting plate for easily installing the skegs on a snowboard and a blade rotably mounted on a shaft that is spring loaded. The spring loaded rotatable shaft allows the blades to deflect when engaging a hard surface to constantly self-adjust to snow conditions. Depth adjustment is provided by a thumbscrew that adjusts the rotational position of the shaft and thus, the depth that the blade extends below the surface of the snowboard. By rotating the thumbscrew, a rider can dial in the tracking of the blade on each skeg individually.

Abstract: A snowboard includes one or more stiffening plates mounted to the top surface of the snowboard. The plates serve to stiffen localized areas on the snowboard in order to change the flexion and torsion characteristics of the snowboard in that localized area. The location of the stiffening plates can be adjusted to accommodate a wide range of riding stances and orientations. The stiffening plates can be utilized on a symmetrical snowboard to provide asymmetrical flexion and torsion characteristics in order to accommodate the asymmetrical stance of the rider. The stiffening plates can also be adjusted to enable a ski or snowboard to perform well in both soft snow conditions and hard packed snow conditions.

Abstract: A roller skating accessory having means for attaching it to the body of a wearer, and means for rollably supporting the accessory on the ground or other surface when the wearer is in a position contacting the accessory with the ground or other surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of a foot supporting skate device for supporting one's foot adjacent a roller skate, preferably but not limited to the in-line type, while skating according to a new method, the device comprising a foot support member integral with a pair of perpendicularly extending flanges having holes or slots therein for attaching the device to the roller skate preferably with a plurality of the skate's axle bolts and nuts.

Abstract: A ski apparatus for attachment to a snowshoe is provided, the apparatus having a main ski body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The main ski body supports a snowshoe entirely above the ground. A securing mechanism secures a snowshoe closely adjacent the top surface of the main ski body.

Abstract: A cable lock is incorporated into the grip of a ski pole, using the base of the grip as a lock housing. Each ski carries an engaging member that can be fastened into the lock housing to attach each pole to a ski, such as for theft prevention, storage or carrying. In addition, the cable lock wraps the poles and skis and can attach them to a fixed object. The lock housing covers the mounting of the engaging member to the ski, which prevents tampering while the skis and poles are locked.