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System, Apparatus and Method for Teaching Skiing, Snowboarding, and the Like

a technology applied in the field of systems, apparatus and methods for teaching skis and snowboards, can solve the problems of many individuals becoming frustrated and abandoning sports, difficult to learn sports, and difficulty in teaching skis and other similar sports or hobbies, so as to improve the control of alpine skis and improve the effect of turning and/or stopping

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-02
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This patent describes a method and apparatus for helping individuals learn how to use Alpine skis. The method involves attaching a portion of the bottom of a device to the top of the skis, and the device's top surface has indicia to guide the individual on how to use them. The apparatus helps with better control and turning, and it can also include a device on the user's hands to further aid in the learning process. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a better way to teach individuals to ski effectively and safely.

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Skiing, snowboarding and other similar sports or hobbies require complex skills and movement.
Therefore, such sports can be difficult to learn.
Many individuals become frustrated and abandon the sports before properly learning the correct techniques.
In addition, individuals risk injury if the proper techniques are not followed.

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[0030]Certain terminology is used in the following description for convenience only and is not limiting. The words “bottom,”“top,”“left,”“right,”“lower” and “upper” designate directions in the drawings to which reference is made. Unless specifically set forth herein, the terms “a,”“an” and “the” are not limited to one element but instead should be read as meaning “at least one.” The terminology includes the words noted above, derivatives thereof and words of similar import.

[0031]Referring to the drawings in detail, wherein like numerals indicate like elements throughout, FIGS. 1-23 illustrate a system, apparatus and method for learning, teaching or otherwise providing guidance to an individual during physical activity or certain sporting movements. The term “teaching” is not intended to limit the invention only for use by or with instructors, as one or more skiers or other individuals may use and / or learn from the invention without the assistance of an instructor. The system, appara...

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Abstract

A method of instructing an individual to ski includes attaching at least a portion of a bottom surface of a first apparatus to at least a portion of a top surface of a left ski. A top surface of the first apparatus may include indicia that instructs the individual how to maneuver the ski when moving downhill. The method may further include attaching at least a portion of a bottom surface of a second apparatus to at least a portion of a top surface of a right ski. A top surface of the second apparatus may include indicia that instructs the individual how to maneuver the ski when moving downhill. The indicia of the second apparatus may be presented in a different layout than the indicia of the first apparatus.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 883,426, filed Sep. 27, 2013 and entitled “Apparatus for and Method of Teaching Skiing, Snowboarding, and the Like,” the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]The present disclosure is directed generally to a system, apparatus and method for teaching an individual or group of individuals to ski, snowboard and the like.[0003]Skiing, snowboarding and other similar sports or hobbies require complex skills and movement. Therefore, such sports can be difficult to learn. Many individuals become frustrated and abandon the sports before properly learning the correct techniques. In addition, individuals risk injury if the proper techniques are not followed.[0004]A relatively simple, affordable and effective system, apparatus and method for teaching skiing, snowboarding and the like has yet to be developed. The present invention overco...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/18
CPCA63B69/18G09B19/0038A63B2071/0694A63B69/0093A63C5/003A63C5/06A63C5/16A63C17/26A63C2203/08
Inventor ROSS, BRIDGET MCGUIRE
Owner HAVE FUN ON EARTH
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