Ski pole with internal fluid storage reservoir and method of use

Abstract

A ski pole having a pole formed from anodized aluminum or other non-toxic material having an internal reservoir for storing liquid such as drinks. The pole passes completely through the handle portion and the tip portion of the pole providing superior structural integrity. The handle includes a strap which passes through a loop on the handle to secure it and includes an adjustable clasp for adjusting size of the strap. A cap is threaded to a top end of the handle portion for sealing the internal reservoir and allowing for refilling of the reservoir and pouring liquid therefrom.

1 . A ski pole with liquid storage, the pole comprising:
 a handle portion having a loop for receiving a strap, a cap, and an ergonomic grip;   a pole having an internal space forming an irremovable internal storage reservoir for receiving a liquid, said pole including a proximal end and a distal end;   said pole proximal end comprising an opening which opens into said internal storage reservoir;   said handle molded to said pole in proximity to said proximal end;   said cap configured to seal said opening;   a tip portion affixed to said pole distal end, said tip portion including a tip cap sealing said distal end of said pole and thereby sealing said internal reservoir; and   whereby said internal storage reservoir extends from said tip cap to a top end of said handle.   
     
     
         2 . The ski pole of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 said strap including an adjustable clasp configured to adjust said strap's size.   
     
     
         3 . The ski pole of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a flap comprising a first end and a second end; and   said cap connected to said flap first end via a pin configured to allow free rotation of said cap, said flap second end being connected to said handle portion.   
     
     
         4 . The ski pole of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 said tip cap configured to be screwed into said tip portion; and   an adhesive layer located between said tip cap and said tip portion, said adhesive layer providing a leak proof seal.   
     
     
         5 . The ski pole of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a silicon ring between said tip cap and said tip portion, said silicon ring configured to provide a leak proof seal between said tip cap and said tip portion.   
     
     
         6 . The ski pole of  claim 1 , wherein said pole distal end comprises a tapered tip. 
     
     
         7 . The ski pole of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 said handle portion comprising threads for receiving said cap; and   said cap comprising corresponding threads for being connected to said handle portion threads.