Flexible pocket ski carrier

Abstract

A ski carrier device for the hands free carrying of a pair of skis. The carrier includes a toe loop for securing the skis near first binding component. The carrier also includes an aft loop for attaching near a second binding component. Shoulder straps connect the toe and aft loops. A skier places his arms through the shoulder straps and adjusts the skis to rest upon his back.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A ski carrier device for hands free carrying of a pair of skis comprising: 
 a toe loop portion for securing said ski carrier to the skis at a location near a first binding component of the skis;    an aft loop portion for securing said ski carrier to the skis at a location near a second binding component of the skis; and    a pair of shoulder straps connecting said toe loop to said aft loop, wherein a skier places said shoulder straps over each shoulder for carrying the skis.    
     
     
         2 . The ski carrier device according to  claim 1 , wherein said toe loop, aft loop, and shoulder straps are a one-piece construction.  
     
     
         3 . The ski carrier device according to  claim 1 , wherein said ski carrier is constructed of a flexible material.  
     
     
         4 . The ski carrier device according to  claim 1 , wherein said toe loop is adjustable.  
     
     
         5 . The ski carrier device according to  claim 1 , wherein said aft loop is adjustable.  
     
     
         6 . The ski carrier device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a slider for adjusting said toe loop.  
     
     
         7 . A method for hands free carrying of skis by a skier with a ski carrier, said method comprising: 
 securing a toe loop about the skis near a first binding component;    placing an aft loop about the skis near a second binding component;    attaching said toe loop to said aft loop with shoulder straps; and    fitting said shoulder straps to the skier and adjusting the skis to rest along the skier's back.    
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein said securing step includes adjusting the size of said toe loop by sliding a moveable slider along the toe loop.