Patent ID: 7216887
Filing Date: 2007-05-15
Classification: A63C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Ski comprising at least a top layer having a top surface, a running layer having a running surface lying opposite the top surface, and optionally edging elements extending in the longitudinal direction of the ski, the top surface of the top layer having at least one recess, the at least one recess being provided with a device increasing slipping and friction resistance at the top surface, the device comprising an insert piece disposed between a binding mounting region and a tip of the ski, the insert piece having a gripping surface to be held by a user for a more comfortable picking up and carrying of the ski, the gripping surface having a coefficient of static friction that is higher than a coefficient of static friction at the top surface of the top layer or having a surface roughness, which is more pronounced than the surface roughness of the top layer.