Powder wings

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-23
DECAMP COREY
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[0010] The ski equipment described in this submittal will dramatically improve the performance of parabolic skis while in powder snow. The

Problems solved by technology

The straight board design is difficult to control in this environment.
However, all good designs have a trade off.
The parabolic ski does not perform well in fresh powder snow conditions.
The poor performance of the parabolic ski in deep snow has led the industry in

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[0006] A Rough Drawing is provided to illustrate the device and the principles on which it is based. Both a typical Fat Ski and Parabolic Ski are shown for references. The dimensions are approximate as there are various sizes for each ski. The Side Extension will be manufactured in various lengths to accommodate this variation.

[0007] Figure A shows the Side Extension from a top down view as attached to an existing ski.

[0008] Figure B shows the Side Extension from a bottom up view as attached to an existing ski.

[0009] FIG. 1 shows the typical ski from a rear view with the Side Extension attached. As illustrated in this depiction the shape of the device does not interfere with the side edges of the ski.

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Abstract

A snow ski has a general parabolic shape that allows the ski to track and turn thru most snow environments. This compromised design results in poor performance in deep powder snow. Side Extensions, trade name known as Powder Wings, are a device that attaches to the upper surface of the ski. The device increases the ski surface area allowing the ski to perform better in a soft powder snow environment.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to the field of Snow Skiing and is a new and useful device that will allow the ski to have increased performance in powder ski conditions. [0002] Ski designs have been around for over a century. The basic design was a flat surface or board running the entire length of the ski. This design was very successful in soft snow conditions. However, as the industry grew more popular, ski resorts have developed their ski areas into groomed runs. The straight board design is difficult to control in this environment. Ski manufacturers have responded and developed skis that have more curvature of the underlying surface area. Within the ski industry, this shape has become known as a parabolic or shaped ski. This revolutionary design has allowed the recreational skier to dramatically improve his / her skills in turning—or carving—down a typical groomed run. The parabolic shape of the ski encourages the ski to bite into the groomed snow and tu...

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IPC IPC(8): A63C5/00
CPCA63C5/06A63C5/0405
InventorDECAMP, COREY
OwnerDECAMP COREY