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US 11,752,420 B2Granted
Ski-training apparatus
OwnerTodd M deWardenerinventor
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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.
Claims3
An apparatus for assisting in training a student to ski comprising:
- a ski pole having a first end and a second end;
- and
- a hand grip having a top and a bottom, said bottom engaged with said ski pole at said first end:
- and
- a magnet fixedly engaged with said top of said hand grip;
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- an articulated joint proximal to said first end;
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- a hand grip, a basket and a point at said second end;
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- providing a pair of said ski poles, a first ski pole of the pair of ski poles may be bent at a first articulated joint;
- and a second ski pole of the pair of ski poles may be bent at a second articulated joint;
- and said first ski pole and said second ski pole may be removably engaged end-to-end proximal to the top of said hand grip on said first ski pole and to the top of said hand grip on said second ski pole, by said magnet on said first ski pole hand grip and said magnet on said second ski pole hand grip;
- wherein
- a student may hold the hand grip on said first end of said first ski pole and said second ski pole and a person training the student may hold said hand grip on said second end of said first ski pole and said second ski pole.
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