GB2368801A - Artificial ski and snowboard practice surface - Google Patents

Artificial ski and snowboard practice surface Download PDF

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GB2368801A
GB2368801A GB0027244A GB0027244A GB2368801A GB 2368801 A GB2368801 A GB 2368801A GB 0027244 A GB0027244 A GB 0027244A GB 0027244 A GB0027244 A GB 0027244A GB 2368801 A GB2368801 A GB 2368801A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E01C13/10—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds for artificial surfaces for outdoor or indoor practice of snow or ice sports
    • E01C13/12—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds for artificial surfaces for outdoor or indoor practice of snow or ice sports for snow sports, e.g. skiing or ski tow track

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An artificial surface for skiing or snowboarding comprises an upper, carpet-type, layer of filaments 2 with a cloth and optionally rubber material backing 3, over an impact-absorbing layer 4, possibly a welded matrix of nylon fibres, which helps to minimise injury to participants when they fall. The surface can flex enabling it to be laid over irregular slopes, eg graded stone, to give the desired profile to the slope, and is free-draining. It is preferred for safety reasons to lay the surface without any metal fitments.

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IMPACT ABSORBENT ARTIFICIAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD SURFACE This invention relates to an impact absorbent artificial surface used in the ski and snowboarding sections of the leisure industry.
Artificial ski surfaces are used in the leisure industry for teaching skiing, snowboarding and for general recreational use. Their surface traditionally consists of bristles of various types, generally supported by steel backing strips. It is particularly common for participants in these sports to fall onto the ski surface, especially during the early stages of skill development. More recently, snowboarders are becoming more adventurous and are requiring jumps, ramps and various curved features to provide them with a take off platform to perform somersaults, tricks and spectacular acrobatic manaevoures.
This is developing into a new sport and has been recognised as such by the Winter Olympic Committee who now include it in the Winter Olympic Games.
The surfaces of existing artificial ski slopes tend to provide an unforgiving surface leading to a high incidence of accidents and injuries.
Therefore, soft, impact absorbent surfaces have particular advantages for all participants from the complete beginner to an expert performing somersaults and the like.
According to the present invention there is provided an impact absorbent ski and snowboard surface, comprising a continuous carpet-type of surface. Beneath this carpet-type surface is a sublayer of materials capable of absorbing further impact. Beneath this impact absorbing layer, a sub-surface of graded stone is provided when the system is used outdoors.
The specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Figure 1: shows a typical cross-section through the impact-absorbing ski and snowboard surfaces.
Referring to the drawing, the impact absorbing ski and snowboard surfaces consist of : * A ski and snowboard surface upon which activities take place (Refl).
w A ski and snowboard carpet-type material which has filaments of polypropylene or similar materials (Ref 2) supported by a cloth-type support layer (Ref3), further stabilised by a rubber material. 'A sub-layer (Ref 4) of randomly placed nylon fibres (or similar), welded to form a matrix.
. A base layer of graded stone (Ref 5) to provide a formation which can be shaped to a desired profile when used outdoors.

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  1. CLAIMS 1. An impact absorbent artificial ski and snowboard surface comprising of a carpet-type surface layer, beneath which is a further impact absorbent layer which recovers its shape, thickness and texture.
  2. 2. An impact absorbent artificial ski and snowboard as described in Claim 1, wherein the system is capable of flexing in 2 directions, thus enabling the surface to cover irregular shapes.
  3. 3. An impact absorbent ski and snowboard surface as described in Claim 1 wherein the surfaces are free draining.
  4. 4. An impact absorbent ski and snowboard surface as described in any preceding claim, capable of being installed without the use of metal fixtures.
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Cited By (1)

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GB2394902A (en) * 2002-11-06 2004-05-12 Nike Land Securities Ltd A dry ski slope surface

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GB990913A (en) * 1960-06-17 1965-05-05 Raymond Lindley Hall Improvements in or relating to ski practising equipment
US3574107A (en) * 1968-04-05 1971-04-06 Usm Corp Artificial skiing surfaces
GB1288226A (en) * 1969-01-31 1972-09-06
US4087088A (en) * 1976-09-24 1978-05-02 Kelso Kenneth J Moving artificial ski surface construction
US4161558A (en) * 1976-04-26 1979-07-17 Royalty S.A. Flexible and permeable ground covering structure, particularly for sporting uses
GB2330315A (en) * 1997-03-15 1999-04-21 Derek Gordon Whitaker Artificial shock absorbing surface

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB990913A (en) * 1960-06-17 1965-05-05 Raymond Lindley Hall Improvements in or relating to ski practising equipment
US3574107A (en) * 1968-04-05 1971-04-06 Usm Corp Artificial skiing surfaces
GB1288226A (en) * 1969-01-31 1972-09-06
US4161558A (en) * 1976-04-26 1979-07-17 Royalty S.A. Flexible and permeable ground covering structure, particularly for sporting uses
US4087088A (en) * 1976-09-24 1978-05-02 Kelso Kenneth J Moving artificial ski surface construction
GB2330315A (en) * 1997-03-15 1999-04-21 Derek Gordon Whitaker Artificial shock absorbing surface

Cited By (3)

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GB2394902A (en) * 2002-11-06 2004-05-12 Nike Land Securities Ltd A dry ski slope surface
WO2004042150A1 (en) * 2002-11-06 2004-05-21 Nike Land Securities Ltd Artificial ski slope surface
GB2394902B (en) * 2002-11-06 2005-02-16 Nike Land Securities Ltd A dry ski slope surface

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