Multiple use ski trainer and the like

Abstract

A training device is provided. The training device includes a harness having a belt, handle, and a storage compartment. The storage compartment provides storage for a leash or the like that a trainer uses to instruct a student. The present invention also provides garments. The garments include a belt and handle for use with training in activities where it would be beneficial to grasp a student during training.

1 . A ski training device, comprising: 
 a belt, the belt having a front side and a back side;    at least one handle coupled to the belt;    at least one pouch coupled to the belt; and    at least one leash storable in the at least one pouch and releasably coupled to the belt, whereby    the at least one handle and at least one leash can be used by an instructor to teach a student.    
   
   
       2 . The ski trainer of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of shoulder straps.  
   
   
       3 . The ski trainer of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one handle is coupled to the back side of the at least one belt and extends between the plurality of shoulder straps.  
   
   
       4 . The ski trainer of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one pouch is coupled to the back side of the belt proximate the at least one handle.  
   
   
       5 . The ski trainer of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one pouch is coupled to the back side of the belt.  
   
   
       6 . The ski trainer of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one leash is releasably coupled to the belt on the front side.  
   
   
       7 . The ski trainer of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one leash is releasably coupled to the belt proximate each of the plurality of shoulder straps.  
   
   
       8 . The ski trainer of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one leash is releasably coupled using a fastener selected from the group consisting of corresponding hook and pile material, corresponding male and female snaps, corresponding snaps and loops, or corresponding zippers.  
   
   
       9 . The ski trainer of  claim 1 , further comprising a releasable fastener to assist in donning and removing the ski trainer.  
   
   
       10 . The ski trainer of  claim 10 , wherein the releasable fastener is selected from the group consisting of corresponding parts of a buckle, of corresponding hook and pile material, corresponding male and female snaps, corresponding snaps and loops, or corresponding zippers.  
   
   
       11 . The ski trainer of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of shoulder straps include at least one releasable fastener, the releasable fastener is selected from the group consisting of corresponding parts of a buckle, of corresponding hook and pile material, corresponding male and female snaps, corresponding snaps and loops, or corresponding zippers.  
   
   
       12 . The ski trainer of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one pouch further comprises a personal hydration system.  
   
   
       13 . The ski trainer of  claim 12 , wherein the personal hydration system comprises: 
 a bladder residing in the at least one pouch;    a mouth piece;    a tube extending between the bladder and the mouth piece; and    a deformable valve between the bladder and the mouth piece.    
   
   
       14 . The ski trainer of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one pouch is a backpack.  
   
   
       15 . A ski training device, comprising: 
 a belt, the belt having a front side and a back side    at least one buckle coupled to the front side;    a plurality of shoulder straps, each of the plurality of shoulder straps coupled on the front side and the back side;    at least one cross support coupling the plurality of shoulder straps;    at least one handle coupled to the back side such that the at least one handle extends between the plurality of shoulder straps;    at least one pouch coupled to the back side proximate the at least one handle; and    at least one leash, the at least one leash being storable in the at least one pouch and being coupled to the at least one leash, whereby    an instructor can use the at least one handle or the at least one leash to assist a student.    
   
   
       16 . The ski trainer of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of shoulder straps each comprise at least one buckle.  
   
   
       17 . The ski trainer of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one pouch further comprises a personal hydration system.  
   
   
       18 . The ski trainer of  claim 17 , wherein the personal hydration system comprises: 
 a bladder residing in the at least one pouch;    a mouth piece;    a tube extending between the bladder and the mouth piece; and    a deformable valve between the bladder and the mouth piece.    
   
   
       19 . The ski trainer of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one leash is releasably coupled to the belt.  
   
   
       20 . The ski trainer of  claim 19 , further comprising: 
 a plurality of loops, the plurality of loops corresponding to the plurality of shoulder straps such that at least one loop is coupled to the front side proximate the plurality of shoulder straps, and wherein    the at least one leash is releasably coupled to the plurality of loops by a corresponding plurality of snaps.    
   
   
       21 . A garment, comprising: 
 a front side;    a back side coupled to the front side;    a plurality of sleeves coupled to at least a portion of the back side;    at least one gap provided between the plurality of sleeves;    a belt residing in the plurality of sleeves and extending across the at least one gap;    at least one handle, the at least one handle coupled to the belt and extending across the at least one gap.    
   
   
       22 . The garment of  claim 21 , where the garment is selected from the group consisting of a jacket, a pullover, a life preserver, a wet suit, a snow suit, and a gymnastic suit.