| 摘要 |
<p>A device which can be manufactured in a number of embodiments which makes it possible to break down and practice separately the steps involved in various ski techniques that require sliding the skis sideways into the snow as is required for a hockey stop, christies, and other common skiing maneuvers. One embodiment of the invention contains a suspended overhead beam (24) and a harness (22) for holding the skier (20) that is pivotally and slidably engaged with the overhead beam (24). The overhead beam (24) supports the weight of the skier (20) through harnessing means (22) and guides the downward direction of the skier while traversing the slope. The pivotal engagement allows the skier, the instructor, or some mechanism to pivot the skier (20) in the correct position for learning a particular ski skill. To effectively learn skiing techniques requiring the sideways sliding of the skis such as the hockey stop, a skier is suspended in the air and makes first contact with the ski surface in sliding position. In this manner, the skier learns the feel of the slide, one of the ending steps, prior to earlier steps. By breaking down the skill and learning the last steps first, learning and confidence is facilitated.</p> |
