Buoyancy Aid Device for a Ski

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This invention is a detachable buoyancy aid for skis, featuring at least one wing-like element that can be quickly and tool-free attached or detached from the ski. The aid increases the flotation of standard piste skis in deep snow, allowing a skier to use the same skis for both groomed runs and off-piste powder by simply attaching or retracting the buoyancy wings. The device can be adjusted or stowed without the need for tools, thanks to magnet, Velcro, snap-fit, screw, or bayonet attachments, as well as folding or sliding mechanisms.

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• Recreational skiers who want to ski both on pistes and in deep snow with the same pair of skis.
• Touring skiers who encounter a mix of packed and powder snow.
• Ski rental shops looking to offer versatile ski solutions to customers.
• Ski instructors teaching on varying snow conditions without needing multiple pairs of skis.
• Competitive skiers needing quick adaptation to changing snow conditions during events.

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• Enables a single pair of skis to perform well in both deep snow and groomed piste conditions.
• Quick, tool-free installation and removal—very user friendly and convenient.
• Potentially reduces the need to own or rent multiple skis for different snow conditions, saving cost and storage.
• Does not interfere with regular ski performance when removed or retracted.
• Adjustable width and profile adapt to individual skier needs and snow conditions, enhancing safety and control.
• Lightweight and portable design for easy transport and use on the mountain.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a buoyancy aid for mounting to a ski, the buoyancy aid having at least one buoyancy wing. When mounted to a piste ski the buoyancy aid can improve the buoyant force of the ski in deep snow. The invention also relates to a ski having fastening elements on its top surface to which a buoyancy aid of the above type can be fastened.