| 摘要 |
Apparatus is provided for improving control of snow skis while reducing likelihood of injury and permitting use of relatively flexible and comfortable ski boots. The apparatus comprises a leg support assembly extending upwardly from the laterally outside edge of the ski for connection by use of a wraparound cuff to the skier's leg at a position slightly below the knee. The leg support assembly is adjustable to permit a selected degree of unrestrained flexion of the leg, including the knee and the ankle, in a longitudinal direction with respect to the ski for enhanced ski control and reduced muscular fatigue. However, the leg support assembly is laterally rigid to transmit lateral movements of the leg directly to the outside edge of the ski for improved edging during turns, while the cuff helps to prevent inward twisting of the knee during edging to reduce likelihood of injury. In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a bidirectional binding assembly incorporated into the leg support assembly for use in lieu of a conventional boot binding mounted on the ski. In another embodiment, an adjustable cable is connected between the cuff and the front tip of the ski for use in obtaining a reverse camber condition of the ski upon rearward flexion of the leg for lifting the front tip of the ski, particularly during turns in deep powder. |
