Ski braking device

Details Ski braking device Ski braking device

1986-03-31

1987-09-01

Mitchell, David M.

Land vehicles

Skates

Runner type

A63C 710

Patent

active

046904239

ABSTRACT:
A braking device is disclosed for reducing or retarding rearward movement of a ski, such as when climbing a hill. The device comprises an elongated frame mounted lengthwise in a recess in the bottom of a ski. A plurality of cleats are spaced apart lengthwise of the frame. The front ends of the cleats are pivoted to the frame for vertical movement. The cleats pivot downwardly and dig into the snow when the ski moves rearwardly, acting as a brake. The cleats pivot upwardly and become inoperative during normal downhill skiing. The braking device may be used for all skis, but is primarily intended for cross-country and touring downhill skis. It is preferably built into the ski by the ski manufacturer as original equipment, but may be added to an existing ski.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4108465 (1978-08-01), Schmidt
patent: 4398746 (1983-08-01), Heintz

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