Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Alpine or towed skiing
Patent
1992-09-11
1994-03-22
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Alpine or towed skiing
482130, A63B 6918
Patent
active
052959309
ABSTRACT:
An exercise device that simulates downhill skiing as well as thoroughly exercises one's body and cardiovascular system comprises a base support member that rests on the floor or ground. An elongate support member is pivotally attached to the base support member for pivotal, swaying movement about a longitudinal axis adjacent to the base support member. A biasing mechanism is associated with the elongate support member for exerting a biasing force to bias the elongate support member toward an upstanding position. A platform for supporting a person in a standing position thereon is pivotally attached to a distal end of the elongate support member. As the elongate support member sways back and forth, the platform moves in an arcuate, swinging motion. A forward member extends upwardly from the base support member and has hand engagement means which a person standing on the platform can grasp to maintain balance as the person pushes the platform downwardly in alternating movements first to one side of a vertical plane extending through the longitudinal axis and then to the other side of the vertical plane in a motion simulating turns in downhill skiing.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4595195 (1986-06-01), Miehlich
patent: 4783069 (1988-11-01), Cottee
Crellin Terry M.
Crow Stephen R.
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