Aeronautics and astronautics – Safety lowering devices – Parachutes
Patent
1977-05-04
1978-11-28
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Safety lowering devices
Parachutes
280 1137S, 180 1G, 244DIG1, 244151A, B64D 1738
Patent
active
041272471
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is described, particularly suitable for skiers, for propelling a skier by the force of wind. The apparatus includes a parachute-like sail with the shroud lines of the sail connected to a harness worn by the skier. Control lines extend along the sides of the sail towards the harness to provide directional control. The shroud lines are attached to a special holding device between the sail and harness, which device is connected to the harness by a quick release lock.
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