Ski training mirror method and apparatus
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1. A training device for a ridden board-type athletic device comprising:
- (a) a convex mirror(b) means for attaching the training device to a ridden board-type athletic device;
(c) means for inclining the mirror off the horizontal when the training device is affixed to a ridden board-type athletic device;
(d) a casing containing the convex mirror and leaving the mirror reflective surface open to view;
(e) the casing surface opposite the mirror reflective surface being substantially planar and the inclination means being fixedly attached to the substantially planar surface; and
(f) a leg assembly having at least two legs of unequal length and a curved surface corresponding to ridden board curved surface, the attachment means being affixed to the curved surface.
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Abstract
A mirrored training device for attachment to a ridden board-type athletic device is disclosed. The training device comprises a convex mirror in a shockproof case having attachment means for securing the training device to the board surface. The mirror casing may be angled, or unequal length legs may be provided, so that the attached convex mirror is inclined towards the rider'"'"'s normal board riding position to provide a full reflection thereof. Dividing lines are provided on the mirror surface as reference points for the posture of the athlete. In an alternative embodiment the mirrored device is built into the ridden-board-type device.
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1. A training device for a ridden board-type athletic device comprising:
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(a) a convex mirror (b) means for attaching the training device to a ridden board-type athletic device; (c) means for inclining the mirror off the horizontal when the training device is affixed to a ridden board-type athletic device; (d) a casing containing the convex mirror and leaving the mirror reflective surface open to view; (e) the casing surface opposite the mirror reflective surface being substantially planar and the inclination means being fixedly attached to the substantially planar surface; and (f) a leg assembly having at least two legs of unequal length and a curved surface corresponding to ridden board curved surface, the attachment means being affixed to the curved surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A training device for a ridden board-type athletic device comprising;
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(a) a convex mirror; (b) means for attaching the training device to the ridden board-type athletic device; (c) means for inclining the mirror off the horizontal when the training device is affixed to a ridden board-type athletic device; (d) the attachment means being affixed to the inclination means; and
,(e) the inclination means having a curved surface corresponding to a curve of the athletic device, and the attachment means is affixed to the curved surface.
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8. A training device for a rider of board-type athletic devices, comprising in combination:
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(a) a board-type athletic device capable of carrying a rider; (b) a mirror assembly attached to the board-type athletic device, the mirror assembly having; (1) a convex mirror (2) means for attaching the training device to the board-type athletic device to enable a rider of the athletic device to see his reflection during riding activities; and (3) means for inclining the mirror off the horizontal when the mirror device is attached to the board-type athletic device, the inclination means being capable of holding the mirror at a selected incline throughout the riding activity. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A training device for a rider of board-type athletic devices, comprising in combination:
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(a) a board-type athletic device capable of carrying a rider; (b) a mirror assembly attached to the board-type athletic device, the mirror assembly having; (1) a convex mirror, (2) means for attaching the training device to the board-type athletic device, and (3) means for inclining the mirror off the horizontal when the mirrored device is attached to the board-type athletic device; (c) wherein the board-type athletic device is a snow ski.
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17. A training device for a rider of board-type athletic devices, comprising in combination:
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(a) a board-type athletic device capable of carrying a rider; (b) a mirror assembly attached to the board-type athletic device, the mirror assembly having; (1) a convex mirror, (2) means for attaching the training device to the board-type athletic device, and (3) means for inclining the mirror off the horizontal when the mirror device is attached to the board-type athletic device; and
,(c) reference lines on the convex mirror for helping the rider ascertain a correct driving posture. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A training device for a rider of board-type athletic devices, comprising in combination:
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(a) a board-type athletic device capable of carrying a rider; (b) a mirror assembly attached to the board-type athletic device, the mirror assembly having; (1) a convex mirror (2) means for attaching the training device to the board-type athletic device, and (3) means for inclining the mirror off the horizontal when the mirror device is attached to the board-type athletic device; (c) the inclination means further comprising a unitary casing; and (d) the unitary casing further comprising;
a bottom surface having a curve corresponding to a curve of the athletic device.
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20. A method of training a rider of a ridden board-type athletic device comprising the steps of:
attaching a convex mirror to the athletic device in a position to allow the rider to see his reflection in the mirror while engaged in riding the athletic device. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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