Patent ID: 6276699
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
An apparatus for use as a ski on a powered snow machine, the apparatus comprising:a base having a top adapted to be connected to a snow machine and a gliding surface disposed at the bottom thereof for traveling over snow, the gliding surface extending in a longitudinal direction positionable to correspond to a desired direction of travel and extending in a lateral direction between a first edge and a second edge;a keel integral to the base and disposed to extend downwardly from the base;a tip formed integrally with the base and extending forward longitudinally from the base;a tail formed integrally with the base and extending rearward longitudinally from the base; anda plurality of longitudinal grooves formed within the gliding surface adjacent to the keel for controlling tracking of the ski, the gliding surface forming blunted, open-tipped lands between the grooves.