Replaceable, interchangeable edge and grind plate systems for skis and snowboards

Abstract

A ski or snowboard with removable and interchangeable edge sections. These edge sections are specifically designed to allow a ski or snowboard to have the best edge combination for traditional use as well as for sliding or grinding on objects. The fixed or removable grind plate system protects a ski or snowboards edges from damage due to sliding or grinding on objects and surfaces.

1 . A ski or snowboard comprising: 
 a tip, a tail, top and bottom and edges that can be removed and replaced in sections.    
   
   
       2 . A ski or snowboard according to  claim 1  where the edges or edge sections can be made of metal, plastic or composite materials.  
   
   
       3 . A ski or snowboard according to  claim 2  where the edge sections can be inter-matched.  
   
   
       4 . A ski or snowboard according to  claim 3  where the edges or edge sections can vary in flexibility to complement a ski or snowboard.  
   
   
       5 . A ski or snowboard according to  claim 4  where the edge shape will vary depending on the edges purpose.  
   
   
       6 . A ski or snowboard according to  claim 1  where the edge mounting system will vary to accommodate different skis and snowboards. The method of fitting and securing edges may consist of: screws, bolts, nuts, clips, tongue and groove and any other method that may be needed to accommodate specific ski and snowboard designs.  
   
   
       7 . A ski or snowboard comprising: 
 a tip, a tail, top bottom and grind plate/s that can be removed and replaced    
   
   
       8 . A ski or snowboard according to  claim 7  where the grind plate/s may be made of metal, plastic or composite materials.  
   
   
       9 . A ski or snowboard according to  claim 8  where the grind plate/s can vary in flexibility to complement a ski or snowboard.  
   
   
       10 . A ski or snowboard according to  claim 7  where the mounting system for the grind plate/s may consist of: screws, bolts, nuts, clips, tongue and groove and any other method needed to accommodate specific ski and snowboard designs.