Downhill skis incorporating integral probe assembly for controll

Details Downhill skis incorporating integral probe assembly for controll Downhill skis incorporating integral probe assembly for controll

1989-03-03

1990-03-27

marmor, Charles A.

Land vehicles

Skates

Runner type

188 5, A63C 710

Patent

active

049114611

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.

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