Ski training device and method

摘要

A ski training device includes a frame and two sets of rollers mounted side-by-side on axles on the frame. The two sets of rollers each define a linear roll path and a roll surface. Each roll path has a rearward portion, a central portion, and a forward portion, and the two roll paths are substantially parallel. Each roll surface similarly has a rearward portion, a central portion, and a forward portion, and the rearward and forward portions of each roll surface are higher than their respective central portions when the ski training device is positioned on a flat, level surface. Each roll surface accordingly arcs or slopes upward as one moves forward or rearward along the roll path from its center, thus helping to keep a skier centered over the rollers when training.

主权项

1. A ski training device, comprising:
a) a frame; b) a first set of rollers mounted on a first set of axles held by said frame and arranged to collectively define a first linear roll path and a first roller surface having a rearward portion, a central portion, and a forward portion; c) a second set of rollers mounted on a second set of axles held by said frame and arranged to collectively define a second linear roll path and a second roller surface having a rearward portion, a central portion, and a forward portion; wherein said first roll path is substantially parallel to said second roll path; wherein said first roller surface is independent and distinct from said second roller surface such that the first roller surface may rotate in a forward direction while the second roller surface rotates in a rearward direction; wherein said first set of rollers and said second set of rollers are each open to the top to allow direct contact between the first and second roller surface and a ski traveling on the first and second roll path, respectively; and wherein said first roll surface and said second roll surface are each concave upwards when viewed from the side.