Modular Synthetic Skiing and Riding System

Abstract

A modular synthetic ski slope system having an underlying topography that changes periodically to provide fresh and interesting skiing experience to user. The ski slope system includes a plurality of angle modules and a plurality of riser modules those elevate and orient tiles of the synthetic snow surface above an underlying ground. The riser and angle modules have different characteristics to elevate the tiles by different amounts and tilt the tiles at different angles relative to the ground. By stacking the riser modules and the angle modules and by placing modules with similar elevations and angles next to one another the modules combine to create a continuous topographical feature above the underlying ground.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular synthetic ski slope system comprising:
 a. a plurality of riser modules each having a top side and a bottom side;   b. the top side and bottom side of the riser modules are parallel to each other;   c. wherein the top side of the riser modules is adapted to attach to and releasing from the bottom side of a synthetic snow surface;   d. wherein the bottom side of the riser modules are adapted to attach to and release form a floor or the ground; and   e. a plurality of angle modules each having a top side and a bottom side, the top side and bottom side of the angle modules are not parallel to each other;   f. wherein the top side of the angle modules are adapted to attach to and releasing from the bottom side of synthetic ski surface;   g. wherein the bottom side of the angle modules are adapted to attach to and release from the floor or ground;   h. optionally, the synthetic snow surface may rest on top of the plurality of modules;   i. Wherein at the bottom side of the angle modules are capable of attaching and releasing from the top side of the riser modules and vice versa, and also that the bottom side of the riser modules are capable of attaching and releasing from the top side of other riser modules thereby providing the ability to in order to make taller riser modules.   
     
     
         2 . The modular synthetic ski slope of  claim 1  further including optionally, one or more intermediate layers for cushioning or drainage or other purposes, said intermediate layers having a top side and a bottom side; the synthetic snow surface is capable of attaching to and releasing from the top side of the intermediate layer or layers, the bottom side of the intermediate layer or layers is capable of attaching to and releasing from the top sides of the riser and angle modules. 
     
     
         3 . A method for modifying the topographical features of a synthetic ski slope comprising the steps of:
 a. Providing the system of  claim 1 ; and   b. Rearranging the riser modules and angle modules.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , further including the step of orienting tiles to a specific angle or combination of angles. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3 , further including the step of for moving the topographical features between slopes of varying angles. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 3 , for generating new modules with desired features. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 3 , for designing topographical features with the modular system. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 3 , further including a means for approximating arbitrary topographical shapes with the modular system is coupled to the system.