Aerodynamic braking device for downhill skiing

Details Aerodynamic braking device for downhill skiing Aerodynamic braking device for downhill skiing

Category

A - Human Necessities

Subcategory

63

Subsubcategory

C

CPC

273/29, 244/88

IPC codes

A63C 11/00 (2006.01)

Type

Patent

Patent number

CA 1256135

Description

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention discloses an aerodynamic braking device which comprises a sail having halves of equal area which are symmetrical about a central vertical axis and are balanced when held in the wind created during a skier's downhill run. The sail has straight outer edges remote from the axis and hems along the edges forming sheaths to receive ski poles or the like. The sheaths leave central areas in which the ski poles can be gripped, and the position of the grips is such that the areas above and below the line of the grips are equal so that the skier can effect counterbalancing of the wind forces above and below the line. Indented pockets or balloon areas enhance the braking effect and provide more effective balance and speed control. In use, the sail is held taut between the skier's outstretched hands and, with the counterbalancing of the forces and ease of manipulation of the sail, easy and effective control of the skier's descent can be accomplished.

Application Number

487716

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