Sports equipment comprising a ski (1) and a lift group (G); the ski (1) comprises a longitudinal axis (Z), a tip (11), a tail (12), two lateral edges (13) and a bridge-like structure (15), arranged between the tail (12) and the tip (11), above the ski (1); the bridge-like structure (15) comprises a hooking surface (15a) for bindings (AT) of a user's boot and defining, on a lower side, a duct (16); said lift group (G) comprising an engine unit (M) comprising a motor (2) and a drum (4) moved by the motor (2), a management and control unit (U) connected to the motor (2), a first roller (51) arranged on the tip (11) of the ski (1), a second roller (52) arranged on the tail (12) of the ski (1) and a belt (6) closed on itself and wound longitudinally around the ski under a condition for which it slides around the two rollers (51, 52), being dragged in rotation by the above-mentioned drum (4) and being slidingly inserted on the duct (16); the belt (6) is equipped with a rib sliding in a groove of the ski (1).

A mechanically propelled snowboard for recreational enjoyment includes a board and a propulsion assembly. A pair of bindings that is coupled to the upper face of the board is configured to couple to feet of a user. The propulsion assembly is coupled to a frame that is coupled to the board and extends from an upper face proximate to a tail section of the board. The propulsion assembly comprises an engine, a pair of wheels, one of which is operationally coupled to the engine, and an endless track that is operationally coupled to the pair of wheels. A lower limit of the endless track is substantially coplanar with a lower face of the board. The engine is positioned to rotate the endless track to propel the board along a surface. A controller is operationally coupled to the engine and is positioned to selectively throttle, brake, and shift the engine.

The subject invention provides a snowboard that is propelled over the snow by a battery powered motor/wheel array. The preferred embodiments include a pair of motor/wheel arrays disposed on both sides of the board, on which are fitted specialized snow propellers designed for various snow conditions. The motor and wheel array are attached to the snowboard with a universal mounting plate, which utilizes any snowboard's standard binding mounting holes or channels.

The subject invention provides a snowboard that is propelled over the snow by a battery powered motor/wheel array. The preferred embodiments include a pair of motor/wheel arrays disposed on both sides of the board, on which are fitted specialized snow propellers designed for various snow conditions. The motor and wheel array are attached to the snowboard with a universal mounting plate, which utilizes any snowboard's standard binding mounting holes or channels. The motor/wheel array can be mounted to the board with L shaped brackets, or alternatively with spring loaded hinges. The motor/wheel arrays can be elevated with spacers, which position the wheels slightly lower than the deck of the board to provide traction during propulsion. Shock absorbers can also be utilized to provide downward force to the motor/wheel arrays, and allow upward articulation to accommodate inclined terrain.

A torque stick apparatus for driving a personal transporter across a transport surface by positioning the torque stick apparatus against a drive surface is described. The torque stick apparatus includes a tubular housing, throttle control, battery pack, motor coupled to a wheel, and motor controller. The motor controller is coupled to the motor, the battery pack, and the throttle control. The motor controller determines whether to select regenerative braking mode based at least in part on the position of the throttle control. The motor controller supplies power from the battery pack to the motor in accordance with the throttle control when regenerative braking mode is not selected. The motor controller provides power from the motor to the battery pack when regenerative braking is selected. The battery pack and the motor controller are contained within the housing.

Detachable propelling apparatus to be fastened to a snowboard in order to propel it uphill. Said apparatus is equipped with foldable or removable tracks, being these tracks powered by either an engine, or a motor or a turbine. The apparatus is integral with an apt adjustable attachment plate, that is directly fastenable to the feet rests (boots attachments) holes of the snowboard. The invention is completed by a rucksack for transporting tracks and batteries, with an opportune frame for protecting the back of the wearer in case of fall and a remote control, in case equipped with movement sensors. The invention is a solution for the technical problem of powering a snowboard limiting the impact of such fixture on the snowboard itself.

A method of operating a personal transporter includes mounting the personal transporter. A torque stick apparatus having a rotating wheel is provided. The wheel of the torque stick apparatus is positioned against a drive surface to drive the personal transporter across a transport surface.

The subject invention provides a snowboard that is propelled over the snow by a battery powered motor/wheel array. The preferred embodiments include a pair of motor/wheel arrays disposed on both sides of the board, on which are fitted specialized snow propellers designed for various snow conditions. The motor and wheel array are attached to the snowboard with a universal mounting plate, which utilizes any snowboard's standard binding mounting holes or channels. The motor/wheel array can be mounted to the board with L shaped brackets, or alternatively with spring loaded hinges. The motor/wheel arrays can be elevated with spacers, which position the wheels slightly lower than the deck of the board to provide traction during propulsion. Shock absorbers can also be utilized to provide downward force to the motor/wheel arrays, and allow upward articulation to accommodate inclined terrain.

The invention relates to a sporting device (1), in particular a touring ski assembly. The sporting device (1) comprises a sliding body (2) on which a bottom side (3) is designed as a sliding surface (4). Furthermore, the sporting device (1) comprises a binding apparatus (6) disposed on the top face (5) of the sliding body (2) for fastening to a sporting shoe (7) of a user (8) in such a way that the fastening can be released as and when necessary, a circulating belt (13) having a first segment (14) for establishing a relative motion between the sliding body (2) and the ground (12) and a second, returning segment (15), as well as a drive apparatus (17) and at least one first deflecting apparatus (18) for the belt (13). The first segment (14) is disposed next to the bottom side (3) of the sliding body (2) and the second, returning segment (15) is disposed next to the top face (5) of the sliding body (2). At least the majority of the length (9) of the sliding body (2) is surrounded by the circulating, intrinsically closed belt (13). By means of this design, a user can be supported with regard to his advancing movement, in particular the overcoming of ascents and mountain routes can thereby be made easier, such that the body force or performance capacity to be applied by the user can be lower.

A method of operating a personal transporter includes mounting the personal transporter. A torque stick apparatus having a rotating wheel is provided. The wheel of the torque stick apparatus is positioned against a drive surface to drive the personal transporter across a transport surface.