Abstract: An apparatus for training a student to ski is a ski pole that, used in a pair and held laterally, converts to guiding harness. The apparatus is configured as a pair arranged around the student and held by both student and instructor. The apparatus converts to typical-use ski poles when training is complete. The apparatus is configured like a typical-use ski pole, but articulated with a ratchet joint that enables arrangement around the student.

Abstract: A torque wrench has a lock device, which includes a locking sleeve, a restoring elastic member, a clamping member, a locking hole, a locking member, and a positioning assembly. The locking sleeve is provided with an accommodating recess, an abutting portion, and a positioning recess. When the lock device is in a lock position, the locking member is pushed by the abutting portion and pressed against a hollow shank to restrict a handle from rotating relative to the hollow shank. When the lock device is in an unlock position, the locking member is detached from the abutting portion, so that the handle is rotatable relative to the hollow shank.

Abstract: A device attachable to a pair of cross-country skis for grooming a trail in fresh snow simply by skiing the first pass. The purpose of this invention is to create a grooved trail in fresh snow to guide all skiers that follow in the same track. Without this attachment installed on the lead skier's ski, the soft snow on each side of the packed ski track does not help to keep the subsequent skier's ski in the lead skier's track. For them, it is like trying to ski on top of a narrow rail. This creates a situation where the skier must be diligent to stay in the track. With this device installed on the lead skiers ski, the subsequent skiers are guided by the packed snow on the sides of the lead skier's ski track. When skiing in tracks made using this invention, a skier can ski faster and smoother than in untracked snow. Since the compacted track helps guide the skier in the track, it allows the skier to focus on, and enjoy, the surroundings scenery.

Abstract: A loop (5) is attached to a grip (1) of a pole using a ball and socket joint. The ball and socket joint encompasses a ball (7) that is held with the capacity to turn and pivot in a recess (8) in the head (4) of the grip (1).

Abstract: A system for structural support of light weight outdoor tents and shelters utilizing two or more hiking or trekking poles and a connecting light weight ridge pole assembly that serves as the roof support truss providing the occupant(s) will full head room use for the width of the ridge pole assembly.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a telescoping pole to help direct a longboard comprising a first and second portion. The first portion includes a first end, a second end and a first tubular shaft. A first handle is positioned at the first end, while a second handle is positioned along the first tubular shaft between the first and second end. The second portion also has first end, a second end, and a second tubular shaft (having a diameter less than the first tubular shaft). The first end of the second portion is attached to the first portion through a first coiled spring. A wheel assembly having a spinning wheel is affixed to the second end of the second portion having a third tubular shaft having diameter less than the second tubular shaft. A second coiled spring is placed over the third tubular shaft, which engages the second portion.

Abstract: The present stick is comprised of first and second tubes telescopically connected together. The tubes are biased away from each other by a coaxial coil spring. A shaft is positioned within the first tube, and is biased outwardly from an outer end of the first tube by another coaxial coil spring. A cam is attached to an inner end of the shaft. Holes are arranged on the first tube adjacent the cam. Balls are positioned inside the first tube between the cam and the holes. Detents are arranged along the second tube. When the shaft is released, the balls are forced outwardly through the holes and into detents which are aligned with the holes to lock the first and second tubes together. When the shaft is depressed, the balls are retracted by the cam away from the detents and allow the first and second tubes to telescope.

Abstract: A chair made of supports such as skis, poles such as ski poles, a base strap assembly, a seat portion assembly and optionally a cross retainer. The seat is formed by first attaching two supports together at the tips by a fastener, the upward facing support tips pointing downward. The upward facing support tails are then connected to the top handles of the poles, while a sling type seat constructed from a flexible material, such as nylon, is connected to the supports using web straps. The ski poles, being in an upright crossed position, support the chair and are held in place by a bottom triangular strap assembly connecting the bottom tips of the ski poles to the tips of the skis.

Abstract: An adjustable length sport pole and coupling mechanism is shown and described. In one embodiment, the sport pole has a first pole assembly having a first pole and a sleeve, a second pole slidably received within the first pole assembly and a locking assembly. The second pole may have an outer surface with detents at defined locations along the pole axis. The locking assembly has a resilient locking element configured to contact and extend around an exterior portion of the second pole, and a collar movably coupled to the first pole assembly to move between a lock position and a release position. The resilient locking element extends around the second pole, and the locking element is configured so that it expands when it is attached to the second pole. The resilient locking element accordingly presses against the second pole.

Abstract: Ski pole straps separate from wrist straps are adapted to be releasably coupled by fastening means such as buckles or Velcro fasteners. The ski pole straps are adapted to be fastened to releasably attach the ski poles together. The wrist straps are adapted to be releasably attached to facilitate carrying ski boots and skis together with ski poles by hand. A sling strap is adapted to be fastened to the wrist straps to facilitate carrying ski boots and skis together with ski poles over the shoulder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel ski pole set whereby at least two ski poles form a ski carrier having pole disks which function as freely rotatable wheels for the device.

Abstract: The present invention concerns telescopic tubular assemblies comprising a plurality of successive tubular sections sliding one inside the other between a retracted position and a deployed position. One non-limiting example of such assemblies is a ski stick.

Abstract: A ski pole with automatic retractable mechanism for securing ski equipment and preventing theft. The retractor mechanism has a ratchet mechanism in which a gear is fixed to a rotatable spool on which is wound a security line and a pawl which is positioned to engage the gear and to provide a step-wise rotation of the spool. This serves to unwind the security line from the spool. The security line is rewound onto the spool by a spring which extends downward into the hollow interior of the ski pole shaft.

Abstract: A locking assembly to secure portable or riding equipment such as skiing equipment or bicycles, scooters, mopeds, motorcycles and the like. The assembly is mounted on the hand grips of the ski poles, or the handle bars of riding equipment with no modification of the equipment required. A retractable cable and lock is used to secure the equipment to a fixed object. The assembly, when attached to the equipment, does not disturb the weight balance of the equipment. The assembly may be installed on the hand grips or handle bars at the time of the initial assembly of the equipment or thereafter.

Abstract: The present invention includes a fastener strap comprised of a length of fabric having end sections which can be fastened together to create a loop. Intermediate the end sections on the interior surface of the loop, there is a fastener affixed thereto. This intermediate fastener cooperates with corresponding fasteners which are affixed to ski poles or other articles to be supported. The size of the loop is such that the mounting of the poles onto the intermediate fastener leaves a loop of material remaining which can be utilized as a hook or a handle to otherwise support or carry the poles in the fastener strap of the invention.

Abstract: A windscreen is described that is selectively mountable to snow ski poles for use by the skier as a screen against the elements when riding on a ski chair lift. The windscreen sheet is also flexible and may be rolled to a storage condition about one of the ski poles. Fasteners are provided to selectively secure the sheet to the ski poles such that the skier may hold the screen in an expanded, operative orientation. The fasteners may also be released to facilitate rolling of the sheet onto one of the poles and securing the rolled sheet in position on the pole for storage and transport on the downhill run. The fasteners are further provided to selectively secure the sheet to the poles against axial motion thereon.

Abstract: Seat made up of skis and ski poles, wherein the two parallel skis rest with trailing straight ends on the ground and are connected with the backward-facing forward points, to the top handle ends of corresponding ski poles, while a seat bottom, which is made of flexible material, is accommodated and retained between two bars, of which an upper bar is fixed near each of the ends to the point of a ski and passes through recesses near the top end of the respective ski poles, the poles being placed with their upper ends next to each other and with their lower ends diverging while the lower bar rests with its free ends loosely on the two ski contact surfaces.

Abstract: A portable ski pole wrist strap and seat assembly comprising a seating strap attached to a retraction device locating within each of two ski poles wherein said retraction device is anchored by a support wire fixed within the ski pole handle. The seating straps having a locking clasp which interlocks with the opposing locking clasp thereby joining the two seating straps allowing the skier to sit on the straps as they are stretched between the two poles. Further, each of said ski poles being equipped with wrist straps connected to break-away inserts located within the ski pole handle.

Abstract: A security system is provided for locking ski equipment, including skis and ski poles, to each other and to a fixed anchor, the security system being part of the ski pole equipment itself. This is accomplished using a ski pole with a handle which carries a locking mechanism, and a hollow shaft which carries a flexible security line. The locking mechanism includes a double locking system which prevents release of the security line until both a first lock (preferably of the combination type) and an integrated second mechanical lock have both been positively activated by the user. The locks are designed and located for easy access and are positively controlled to release or limit the movement of the security line, preferably without a separate key.

Abstract: A ski pole having a basket and grip configuration for use in carrying a pair of skis. The basket defines a first gripping surface for securing the basket to a pair of skis and a second gripping surface for securing the basket to the grip end of a second pole. The grip of each pole is provided with an adjustable rotatably mounted strap for use in holding the basket in gripping contact with the skis. So secured, the skis and two poles are held together to facilitate carrying.

Abstract: A ski pole basket carrier system for carrying a pair of skis and poles as a unit including first and second pairs of interconnection means, one pair at the forward end and one pair at the rearward end of the skis; first and second ski pole baskets, each basket including a center hole for engaging the lower end of one ski pole and at least one recess disposed for releasably receiving the other ski pole; means for securing the other ski pole in the recess; and means for releasably engaging a pair of the interconnection means on the skis.

Abstract: A ski pole having a basket and grip configuration for use in carrying a pair of skis. The basket defines a first gripping surface for securing the basket to a pair of skis and a second gripping surface for securing the basket to the grip end of a second pole. The grip of each pole is provided with an adjustable rotatably mounted strap for use in holding the basket in gripping contact with the skis. So secured, the skis and two poles are held together to facilitate carrying thereof.

Abstract: A ski pole comprising a tube having a lower pointed end with a transverse member or disc on the tube adjacent the pointed end and a hand grip on the tube at the upper end. The hand grip includes a grip column and a grip guard cooperatively defining a grip opening for receiving the hand of a user. The grip has an upper end constituting an impact surface at the upper end of the pole and the grip includes a block-shape fitting engaging the upper end of the tube. The grip may include a hollow portion which can be filled with pressurized air and which will vary the size of the grip opening. A glove or other suitable skier-engagement member can be connected to the grip by a magnet and the connection is made through a yieldable member which allows the skier-engagement member to be displaced away from the ski pole while remaining connected thereto. The ski pole has magnets which allows the ski pole to be connected to a second ski pole.