Snow Deflector for Skis

Abstract

A snow deflector for skis comprises a structure elongated along the ski, mounted on the top surface of the ski and convex at the top. An implementation with an A-shaped cross-section includes installing a cable between the boot and the ski tip, wrapping fabric over the cable and attaching the fabric to the edges of the ski. Other implementations include forming this convex structure with foam, fiberglass or carbon fibers. Yet another implementation utilizes a frame over which the fabric is draped. Yet another implementation utilizes an inflatable structure.

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         19 . A ski equipped with a snow deflector, said ski comprising a front tip, a right edge, a left edge, and a ski boot, furthermore said ski also comprising a structure elongated along a long axis of said ski and mounted on a top surface of said ski, said structure having a convex top surface in the cross-sectional direction perpendicular to said axis, said structure extending on the front part of the ski between the front tip of said ski and the boot and between the two edges, wherein said structure is inflatable. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using the ski of  claim 19  comprising
 a. attaching said structure to said ski; 
 b. inflating said structure; 
 c. detaching said structure from said ski; 
 d. deflating said structure.