EP3181205B1 - Method for carrying skis - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to the field of skiing, and more particularly relates to a method of carrying skis.

The skis of a pair of skis can generally be coupled to each other, sole against sole, by cooperation of their brakes.

The brake of a ski has, in the usual way, a generally U-shaped movable member with two branches extending away from a base and placed on each side of the ski.

When two skis are coupled to each other, sole to sole, their brakes cooperate by their branches that intersect on both sides of the pair of skis, providing a reversible attachment of the skis that facilitates for a user the portage of the pair of skis.

• le portage de la paire de skis en appui sur une épaule, l'utilisateur tenant les skis au voisinage de leurs spatules avec une main ;
• le portage de la paire de skis sensiblement horizontalement ou verticalement au moyen d'une main, avec une préhension de la paire de skis entre les butées arrière et avant de fixation (c'est-à-dire au voisinage du centre de gravité de la paire de skis) au moyen d'une main faisant quasiment le tour des deux skis.

There are different methods of carrying, among which we can mention:

• carrying the pair of skis resting on one shoulder, the user holding the skis near their spatulas with one hand;
• carrying the pair of skis substantially horizontally or vertically by means of a hand, with a grip of the pair of skis between the rear stops and the fixing front (that is to say in the vicinity of the center of gravity of the skis). pair of skis) by means of a hand practically round the two skis.

The reversible attachment provided by the cooperation of the brakes is, however, precarious and can sometimes be unplanned. This can cause skis to fall, which could injure a person next to them, or could damage a ski or an object next to it (such as a car for example).

The method of carrying on the shoulder requires an elevation of the pair of skis for installation on the shoulder of the user. This elevation can sometimes cause risks for the entourage, especially if it is a child who performs it.

The method of hand carry is difficult to implement by a person with small hands, such as a child for example. And the increased width of some skis (for skiing powder snow in particular) also makes it difficult to grip the skis, regardless of the size of the user's hands.

The document DE 35 06 706 A1 proposes a flexible link to carry two skis arranged soleplate against midsole and coupled to each other by cooperation of intersecting branches of their brakes. The flexible link is provided at each of its ends with a carabiner and a plastic fastener for forming two sliding loops for gripping the skis between the front fixing stops and the spatulas on the one hand, and between the backstops of fixing and the back of the skis on the other hand. Such loops slide very easily and do not block the skis sufficiently: the vertical shocks during the walk of the user can cause regular loosening of the loop that can lead to a relative sliding of the skis and a separation.

The document DE 101 57 910 A1 discloses a handle having at a first end a fixed size loop for surrounding the two skis between the front fixing stops and the spatulas. Two separate flexible links extend from and away from the other end of the handle. Each of these flexible links is provided with a hook intended to be respectively attached to a brake arm. The hooks are more precisely hooked to the brakes between the base of the brakes and the zone of crossing of the branches of brakes. Again, the skis are insufficiently held relative to each other: shocks during the march of the user can cause a relative sliding of the skis and a separation.

A problem proposed by the present invention is to provide a method of carrying a pair of skis that is easy and quick to implement, even by a user with small hands.

Simultaneously, the present invention aims to reduce the handling of skis posing a risk of injury or damage to the environment, and also aims to reduce the risk of untimely falling skis.

The present invention also aims to better limit the risk of disconnection of skis by a relative sliding induced by the shocks generated during the walk of the user.

1. a) fournir un lien souple s'étendant entre une première extrémité et une deuxième extrémité, ledit lien souple comportant :
   • une première boucle à sa première extrémité,
   • un tronçon intermédiaire situé entre les première et deuxième extrémités,
2. b) autour de la partie des skis comprise entre les butées avant de fixation et les spatules, former un noeud de tête d'alouette en faisant passer la deuxième extrémité du lien souple à l'intérieur de la première boucle,
3. c) fixer la deuxième extrémité du lien souple à deux branches entrecroisées de freins, en entourant la zone de croisement des deux branches entrecroisées,
4. d) soulever la paire de skis en effectuant une préhension du lien souple au niveau de son tronçon intermédiaire.

To achieve these objects as well as others, the invention proposes a method of carrying a pair of skis coupled to each other, sole-to-sole, by cooperation of interlocking branches of their brakes, comprising the successive steps following:

1. a) providing a flexible link extending between a first end and a second end, said flexible link comprising:
   • a first loop at its first end,
   • an intermediate section located between the first and second ends,
2. b) around the portion of the skis between the front fixing stops and the spatulas, forming a lark's head knot by passing the second end of the flexible link inside the first loop,
3. c) fixing the second end of the flexible link with two intersecting branches of brakes, surrounding the crossing zone of the two intersecting branches,
4. d) lifting the pair of skis by gripping the flexible link at its intermediate section.

The skylight head knot formed around the skis, between the front fixing stops and the spatulas, provides an effective means of clamping the skis together to hold them together, in synergy with their co-operating brakes. commitment or entanglement.

When the user lifts the pair of skis by grasping the flexible link at its intermediate portion, this has the effect of further tightening the lark head knot around the skis under the effect of their own weight. And the lark head knot also has a certain internal friction which limits the risk of loosening.

Moreover, during the portage, under the effect of the own weight of the pair of skis, the second end of the flexible link tends to be placed naturally at the crossing of the brake branches by squeezing around the crossing zone of the skis. two branches. This has the effect of better keeping crisscross the branches of brakes, and therefore the brakes mutually engaged. This effectively limits the risk of sliding one of the skis relative to the other, which could lead to an accidental separation of skis.

The center of gravity of the coupled pair of skis is necessarily between the lark's head knot and the brake limbs. Thus, by gripping the flexible link at its intermediate portion, the user can wear his skis horizontally in a balanced manner, a bit like a suitcase. This is intuitive and easily achievable by any user, even a child.

There is no need for large movements to accomplish with the pair of skis, such as a put on the shoulder, which greatly limits the risks for the entourage.

Preferably, the size of the first loop is fixed. The first loop is thus not dangerous for children, because it would require a certain conformation by knotting to constitute a throttling element, unlike a sliding loop which can easily constitute as such a throttling element.

However, it is advantageous to alternatively provide that the size of the first loop is adjustable, preferably by means of a sliding fastener on the flexible link. It is thus possible to adjust the total length of the flexible link by, for example, adjusting the position of the sliding fastener on the flexible link, preferably before step b). In doing so, we adjust the height of the handle that will be carried to carry the pair of skis (ie the distance between the user's hand and the pair of skis). It is thus possible to provide a handle of sufficient height for a comfortable grip of the flexible link at its intermediate portion, without pinching the fingers of the user between the flexible link and the skis. And one can also avoid having a handful of height too important that can cause an insufficiently controlled swing of the skis and / or their contact with the ground.

• le lien souple comporte une deuxième boucle à sa deuxième extrémité,
• lors de l'étape c), on fait passer les deux branches entrecroisées de freins dans la deuxième boucle, ladite deuxième boucle venant en prise entre les skis et lesdites deux branches entrecroisées de freins.

Preferably, in a first embodiment, it can be provided that:

• the flexible link has a second loop at its second end,
• during step c), the two intersecting branches of brakes are passed through the second loop, said second loop engaging between the skis and said two intersecting arms.

The second loop is a means of attachment not sensitive to frost and easy to handle, even by a child.

• réduire le risque que la deuxième boucle échappe aux branches de frein,
• mieux conserver entrecroisées les branches de freins, et donc les freins mutuellement engagés, pour éviter que les skis se séparent accidentellement.

During the portage, under the effect of the own weight of the pair of skis, the second loop tends to be placed naturally at the crossing of the branches of brakes, by tightening around the crossing zone of the two branches. This has the effect of simultaneously:

• reduce the risk of the second loop escaping the brake arms,
• better to keep intertwined the branches of brakes, and thus the brakes mutually engaged, to prevent the skis from accidentally separating.

As for the first loop, the size of the second loop can be fixed or adjustable (by sliding for example).

• préalablement à l'étape b), on dispose au moins un bâton de ski sur le côté et le long de la paire de skis, ledit au moins un bâton de ski jouxtant une paire de deux branches entrecroisées de freins,
• lors de l'étape b), on forme le noeud de tête d'alouette autour de la partie des skis comprise entre les butées avant de fixation et les spatules, et autour dudit au moins un bâton de ski,
• lors de l'étape d), ledit au moins un bâton de ski est engagé dans la deuxième boucle.

Advantageously, it can be provided that:

• prior to step b), there is at least one ski pole on the side and along the pair of skis, said at least one ski pole adjoining a pair of two intersecting arms,
• during step b), forming the lark head knot around the part of the skis between the front fixing stops and the spatulas, and around said at least one ski pole,
• during step d), said at least one ski pole is engaged in the second loop.

The method of carrying skis is thus usable to simultaneously wear at least one ski pole, preferably both. When the two sticks are arranged on the side and along the pair of skis, the user can carry with one hand his pair of skis and his pair of ski poles.

• les freins de chaque ski comprennent un élément mobile en forme générale de U avec deux branches s'étendant à l'écart d'une base de part et d'autre du ski,
• le lien souple comporte un organe de crochetage, de préférence de type mousqueton à doigt de verrouillage,
• lors de l'étape c), on fait passer un tronçon du lien souple situé au voisinage de la deuxième extrémité entre les skis et lesdites deux branches entrecroisées de freins, puis on accroche l'organe de crochetage à l'une des deux branches de freins, de préférence entre la zone de croisement des deux branches de freins et la base dudit frein, tout en venant à recouvrement extérieurement avec la deuxième extrémité sur l'autre des deux branches entrecroisées de freins.

Preferably, in a second embodiment, provision can be made for:

• the brakes of each ski comprise a generally U-shaped movable element with two branches extending away from a base on either side of the ski,
• the flexible link comprises a hooking member, preferably of the locking finger carabiner type,
• during step c), a portion of the flexible link located in the vicinity of the second end is passed between the skis and said two intersecting branches of brakes, then hooking the hook member to one of the two branches of brakes, preferably between the crossing zone of the two brake arms and the base of said brake, while overlapping externally with the second end on the other of the two intersecting branches of brakes.

Again, during the portage, under the effect of the own weight of the pair of skis, the flexible link portion preceding the hooking member tends to be placed naturally at the crossing of the brake branches, by squeezing around of the crossing zone of the two branches. This has the effect of better maintain the brake arms in the crisscross position, and thus better keep the brakes mutually engaged to prevent the skis accidentally separate.

This effect is even more pronounced when hooking the hooking member to one of the two brake arms, preferably between the crossing zone of the two brake arms and the base of said brake, while coming to cover externally with the second end on the other of the two intersecting arms of the brake. Indeed, it is then formed with the flexible link part preceding the hooking member a loop which is tightened around the crossing zone of the brake branches under the effect of the own weight of the skis.

• préalablement à l'étape b), on dispose au moins un bâton de ski sur le côté et le long de la paire de skis, ledit au moins un bâton de ski jouxtant une paire de deux branches entrecroisées de freins,
• lors de l'étape b), on forme le noeud de tête d'alouette autour de la partie des skis comprise entre les butées avant de fixation et les spatules, et autour dudit au moins un bâton de ski,
• lors de l'étape c), avant d'accrocher l'organe de crochetage à un frein de ski, on amène la deuxième extrémité à recouvrement extérieurement dudit au moins un bâton de ski.

Advantageously, it can be provided that:

• prior to step b), there is at least one ski pole on the side and along the pair of skis, said at least one ski pole adjoining a pair of two intersecting arms,
• during step b), forming the lark head knot around the part of the skis between the front fixing stops and the spatulas, and around said at least one ski pole,
• during step c), before hooking the hooking member to a ski brake, bringing the second end covering externally of said at least one ski pole.

The second embodiment of the present invention is thus also usable to simultaneously carry at least one ski pole, preferably both. When the two sticks are arranged on the side and along the pair of skis, the user can carry with one hand his pair of skis and his pair of poles.

Preferably, the flexible link may be a strap. A strap may have a width sufficient to constitute a comfortable handle, avoiding injuring the user's flesh during the portage. And a strap generally has a sufficiently small thickness to allow the user to pass easily between interlocking branches of brakes and skis.

Advantageously, the flexible link can be made of a material impervious to water. This limits the stiffness that could induce the gel, and which would affect in particular a good efficiency of the lark's head knot. For example, straps made of synthetic fibers made from petroleum can be used.

• les figures 1 à 3 sont des vues de côté d'une paire de skis autour de laquelle est mis en place un lien souple de portage dans le cadre d'un premier mode de réalisation de méthode de portage selon l'invention ;
• les figures 4 et 5 sont des vues de côté d'une paire de skis illustrant une variante du mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 3 ;
• les figures 6 à 8 sont des vues de côté d'une paire de skis autour de laquelle est mis en place un lien souple de portage dans le cadre d'un deuxième mode de réalisation de méthode de portage selon l'invention ;
• la figure 9 est une vue de côté d'une paire de skis et d'une paire de bâtons autour desquels est mis en place un lien souple de portage dans le cadre du premier mode de réalisation de méthode de portage selon l'invention ;
• la figure 10 est une vue de côté d'une paire de skis et d'une paire de bâtons autour desquels est mis en place un lien souple de portage dans le cadre du deuxième mode de réalisation de méthode de portage selon l'invention ;
• la figure 11 est une vue en perspective et de détails d'une variante de disposition des bâtons, constituant une alternative à la disposition illustrée sur la figure 9 ; et
• la figure 12 est une vue en perspective et de détails d'un mode d'accrochage alternatif à l'un seulement des freins de skis, et ne faisant pas partie de l'invention revendiquée.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of particular embodiments, with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:

• the Figures 1 to 3 are side views of a pair of skis around which is set up a flexible carrying link in the context of a first embodiment of carrying method according to the invention;
• the figures 4 and 5 are side views of a pair of skis illustrating a variant of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3 ;
• the Figures 6 to 8 are side views of a pair of skis around which is set up a flexible carrying link as part of a second embodiment of carrying method according to the invention;
• the figure 9 is a side view of a pair of skis and a pair of sticks around which is set up a flexible carrying link as part of the first embodiment of carrying method according to the invention;
• the figure 10 is a side view of a pair of skis and a pair of sticks around which is set up a flexible carrying link in the context of the second embodiment of carrying method according to the invention;
• the figure 11 is a perspective view and details of an alternative arrangement of the sticks, constituting an alternative to the illustrated arrangement on the figure 9 ; and
• the figure 12 is a perspective view and details of an alternative mode of attachment to only one of the ski brakes, and not part of the claimed invention.

On the Figures 1 to 3 is illustrated a first embodiment according to the invention method of carrying a pair 1 of skis 2 and 3 coupled to each other, sole-to-sole, by cooperation of their brakes 4 and 5 by interlacing their branches 4a and 5a.

The brakes 4 and 5 of each of the skis 2 and 3 comprise, in a known manner, a movable element having a generally U-shaped shape with two branches extending away from a base 4b or 5b and situated respectively on each side. other ski 2 or 3. Only one branch 4a or 5a of the brakes 4 and 5 is however visible on the Figures 1 to 10 . The movable element is rotatably mounted about a transverse axis on its respective base 4b or 5b, and is biased in the braking position illustrated on the Figures 1 to 3 by elastic return means.

• une première boucle 7 à sa première extrémité 6a,
• un tronçon intermédiaire 9 situé entre les première et deuxième extrémités 6a et 6b.

During the first embodiment of the invention of the carrying method, during a step a), a flexible link 6 is provided extending between a first end 6a and a second end 6b, said flexible link 6 comprising:

• a first loop 7 at its first end 6a,
• an intermediate portion 9 located between the first and second ends 6a and 6b.

During a step b), around the portion P of the skis 2 and 3 between the front attachment stops 10 and the spatulas 11, a lark head knot is formed by passing the second end 6b (and therefore in this case the second loop 8 provided at the second end 6b) of the flexible link 6 inside the first loop 7, as illustrated by the arrow 12 on the figure 1 . The lark head knot 13 thus formed is more particularly visible on the figure 2 .

During a step c), as illustrated on the figure 2 the second end 6b of the flexible link 6 is fixed with two arms 4a and 5a intertwined with the brakes 4 and 5. In this case, the second end 6b of the flexible link 6 is fixed to the two branches 4a and 5a via the second loop 8. To do this, we pass the two branches 4a and 5a intertwined brakes 4 and 5 in the second loop 8, the second loop 8 engaging between the skis 2 and 3 and said branches 4a and 5a intersect brakes 4 and 5. The second loop 8 surrounds the crossing zone of the two branches 4a and 5a intersecting.

The passage of the second loop between the skis 2 and 3 and the branches 4a and 5a is facilitated by the fact that the flexible link 6 is a strap, thus having a reduced thickness.

Finally, during a step d), the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3 are lifted by grasping the flexible link 6 at its intermediate section. 9, as illustrated on the figure 3 . The user can then lift the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3 as illustrated by the arrow 14. The center of gravity of the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3 coupled necessarily between the lark head knot 13 and the brakes 4 and 5, the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3 is naturally placed in a horizontal position to be worn like a suitcase.

Under the effect of the weight of the skis 2 and 3, the lark head knot 13 tightens around the skis 2 and 3. Finally, the second loop 8 stretches and grips the crossing zone of the two branches 4a and 5a. intertwined. This limits the risk of sliding of one of the skis 2 and 3 relative to each other and therefore contributes to keeping the brakes 4 and 5 engaged mutually.

On the Figures 1 to 3 the first loop 7 has a size that is fixed.

Alternatively, as shown on the figures 4 and 5 , the size of the first loop 7 can be adjustable by means of a sliding fastener 15 on the flexible link 6. The sliding fastener 15 makes it possible to adjust the total length of the flexible link 6, preferably before step b ) illustrated on the figure 4 .

Thus, after the installation of the flexible link 6 on the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3 ( figure 5 ), the handle formed by the flexible link 6 has a height H adjusted to be neither too large (to avoid an uncontrolled swing of the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3) nor too low (to avoid hindering the introduction fingers of the user between the flexible link 6 and the pair of skis 2 and 3).

The method according to the first embodiment of the invention explained in connection with the Figures 1 to 5 also makes it possible to attach ski poles 16 and 17 to the pair of skis 2 and 3 so that the user can wear his skis 2 and 3 and his ski poles 16 and 17 with one and the same hand.

To do this, as illustrated on the figure 9 , prior to step b), the ski poles 16 and 17 are arranged on the side and along the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3, said ski poles 16 and 17 adjoining a pair of two branches 4a and 5a. interspersed with brakes 4 and 5. Then, during step b), the lark head node 13 is formed around the portion P of the skis 2 and 3 between the front fixing stops 10 and the spatulas 11, but also around the ski poles 16 and 17. Finally, during step d), the ski poles 16 and 17 are engaged in the second loop 8.

When carrying the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3, the lark head knot 13 tightens and slams the ski poles 16 and 17 against the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3 to keep them in place along the skis 2 and 3.

As an alternative to the provision of ski poles 16 and 17 illustrated on the figure 9 , we can prefer the arrangement illustrated on the figure 11 . In this Alternatively, the ski poles 16 and 17 are not engaged in the second loop 8. A section of the second loop 8 penetrates between the free ends of the two branches 4a and 5a, and passes over the ski poles 16 and 17 .

During the porting, the second loop 8 is stretched, encloses the crossing zone of the two branches 4a and 5a intertwined with brakes 4 and 5, and plate the ski poles 16 and 17 against the two branches 4a and 5a. The ski poles 16 and 17 are thus effectively tightened against the skis 2 and 3. Figures 6 to 8 is illustrated a second embodiment of carrying method according to the invention.

In this method of carrying, the flexible link 6 does not have at its second end 6b of second loop 8, but has a hooking member 18. The hooking member may consist of an open hook, a quick chain link, or a carabiner with a locking finger. In this case, on the Figures 6 to 8 the hooking member 18 is of the locking finger carabiner type 19.

The second embodiment of carrying method according to the invention differs from the first embodiment of carrying method in that, in step c), is passed a section 60 of the flexible link 6 located in the vicinity of the second end 6b between the skis 2 and 3 and the arms 4a and 5a intertwined with the brakes 4 and 5. Then, the hooking member 18 is hooked to the brake limb 4a, and preferably as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 7 and 8 between the crossing zone of the branches 4a, 5a and the base 4b of the brake 4, while overlapping externally with the second end 6b on the branch 5a of the other brake 5.

When the user lifts the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3, as illustrated by the arrow 14 on the figure 8 , the section 60 of the flexible link 6 then tends to tighten around the crossing branches 4a and 5a under the sole effect of the weight of the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3. This tightening provides a maintenance of the engagement of the brakes 4 and 5 with each other.

In a manner comparable to that explained in connection with the first embodiment of carrying method, the second embodiment of carrying method is also compatible with the presence of ski poles 16 and 17 arranged on the side and the along the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3, said sticks 16 and 17 adjoining the two branches 4a and 5a intersecting with the brakes 4 and 5 (see FIG. figure 10 ).

To do this, the ski poles 16 and 17 are arranged along the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3 prior to step b). Then, during step b), the lark head knot 13 is formed around the skis 2 and 3 but also around the ski poles 16 and 17. Finally, during step c), before hooking the hooking member 18 to the ski brake 4, the second end 6b of the flexible link 6 is brought to the outside of the branch 5a of the brake 5 but also externally covering ski poles 16 and 17.

Again, under the effect of the weight of the pair 1 of skis 2 and 3, the lark head knot 13 will tighten and flatten the ski poles 16 and 17 against the skis 2 and 3 on the one hand, and the portion 60 of the flexible link 6 will also tighten around the ski poles 16 and 17 and the crossing zone of the branches 4a and 5a of the brakes 4 and 5 on the other hand. The ski poles 16 and 17 are thus held fixed on the skis 2 and 3 in two distinct locations of their length.

In the second carrying method embodiment, the first loop 7 is slidable to allow an adjustment of its size. The first loop 7 may, however, be fixed.

A disposition of the ski poles 16 and 17 similar to that illustrated on the figure 11 is also feasible. To do this, a portion of the section 60 of the flexible link 6 penetrates between the free ends of the two branches 4a and 5a by passing above (in other words, external covering) ski poles 16 and 17.

On the figure 12 is shown an alternative mode of attachment of the flexible link 6 to only one of the brakes 4 and 5 of the skis 2 and 3. This embodiment is not part of the claimed invention, but may nevertheless be the object of the invention. specific protection by a divisional patent application.

In this embodiment, during step c), the flexible link 6 is hooked to the only brake below, that is to say the brake 5 (the brake 4 coming to external recovery of the brake 5).

More specifically, the flexible link 6 is attached to the arm 5a of the brake 5 in an area between the crossing zone of the brakes 4 and 5 and the free end of the arm 5a. In this way, although being fixed only to the brake 5, the flexible link 6 limits the risks of a separation of the brakes 4 and 5.

As part of the figure 12 , the flexible link 6 is provided with a second loop 8 which surrounds the arm 5a of the brake 5. The size of the second loop 8 can be fixed or adjustable. Ski poles 16 and 17 can be introduced inside the second loop 8.

Rather than a second loop 8, the flexible link 6 may be provided at its second end 6b, a hooking member 18 (such as a carabiner locking finger). After a passage of the flexible link under the brake 5, similarly to what is illustrated on the figure 12 , the picking member is then crocheted between the base 5b and the crossing zone of the brakes 4 and 5, if necessary by coming before external covering of one or more ski poles arranged against the application of the brakes 4 and 5.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments which have been explicitly described, but it includes the various variants and generalizations thereof within the scope of the claims below.

Claims (9)

1. Method for carrying a pair (1) of skis (2, 3) coupled to one another, sole against sole, by cooperation of intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of their brakes (4, 5), comprising the following successive steps:

   a) providing a flexible tie (6) extending between a first end (6a) and a second end (6b), the said flexible tie (6) comprising:

   • a first loop (7) at its first end (6a),

   • an intermediate portion (9) situated between the first (6a) and second (6b) ends,

   b) around that part of the skis (2, 3) between the front binding stops (10) and the tips (11), forming a lark's head knot (13) by passing the second end (6b) of the flexible tie (6) inside the first loop (7),

   c) fixing the second end (6b) of the flexible tie (6) to two intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes (4, 5) by surrounding the region of intersection of the two intersecting branches (4a, 5a),

   d) lifting the pair (1) of skis (2, 3) by gripping the flexible tie (6) at its intermediate portion (9).
2. Carrying method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the size of the first loop (7) is fixed.
3. Carrying method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the size of the first loop (7) is adjustable, preferably by means of a clip (15) sliding on the flexible tie (6).
4. Carrying method according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:

   - the flexible tie (6) comprises a second loop (8) at its second end (6b),

   - during the step c), the two intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes (4, 5) are passed into the second loop (8), the said second loop (8) engaging between the skis (2, 3) and the said two intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes (4, 5).
5. Carrying method according to Claim 4, characterized in that:

   - prior to the step b), at least one ski stick (16, 17) is arranged on the side and along the pair (1) of skis (2, 3), the said at least one ski stick (16, 17) abutting a pair of two intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes (4, 5),

   - during the step b), the lark's head knot (13) is formed around that part of the skis (2, 3) between the front binding stops (10) and the tips (11), and around the said at least one ski stick (16, 17),

   - during the step d), the said at least one ski stick (16, 17) is engaged in the second loop (8).
6. Carrying method according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:

   - the brakes (4, 5) of each ski (2, 3) comprise a movable element in the general form of a U with two branches (4a, 5a) extending away from a base (4b, 5b) on either side of the ski (2, 3),

   - the flexible tie (6) comprises a hooking member (18), preferably of the carabiner type with a locking finger (19),

   - during the step c), a portion (60) of the flexible tie (6) situated in the vicinity of the second end (6b) is passed between the skis (2, 3) and the said two intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes (4, 5), then the hooking member (18) is attached to one of the two intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes, preferably between the region of intersection of the branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes (4, 5) and the base (4b, 5b) of the said brake (4, 5), while causing the second end (6b) to externally cover the other of the two intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes (4, 5) .
7. Carrying method according to Claim 6, characterized in that:

   - prior to the step b), at least one ski stick (16, 17) is arranged on the side and along the pair (1) of skis (2, 3), the said at least one ski stick (16, 17) abutting a pair of two intersecting branches (4a, 5a) of the brakes (4, 5),

   - during the step b), the lark's head knot (13) is formed around that part of the skis between the front binding stops (10) and the tips (11), and around the said at least one ski stick (16, 17),

   - during the step c), before attaching the hooking member (18) to a brake (4, 5) of the ski (2, 3), the second end (6b) is caused to externally cover the said at least one ski stick (16, 17).
8. Carrying method according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the flexible tie (6) is a strap.
9. Carrying method according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the flexible tie (6) is manufactured from a water-impermeable material.

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