The disclosure includes a ski and ski pole carrying device that in many embodiments comprises two ski ties and lanyard. A ski pole strap with the proximal end coupled to a ski sleeve forms the ski tie. The ski ties may leave enough space between the sheaths and the bases to allow a portion of the skis' tips and tails to be slideably received by the ski tie as to secure the skis together. The ski ties may be arranged and configured for the skis' bases to be facing the same direction or in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the ski pole straps are a double sided hook and loop fastener arranged and configured to securely wrap around the respective ski tie and a pair of ski poles. The lanyard may be used in conjunction with the ski ties or independently to aid in carrying the skis and ski poles.

A ski carrying apparatus that includes a first strap securable around a set of primary skis and a second strap securable around a first set of secondary skis. The ski carrying apparatus can also include a linkage assembly that connects the first strap to the second strap that permits the second strap to be positioned substantially perpendicular to the first strap when the ski carrying apparatus is in use. Another embodiment of a ski carrying apparatus for supporting sets of secondary skis. The ski carrying apparatus includes a first strap securable around a first set of secondary skis and a second strap securable around a second set of secondary skis. The ski carrying apparatus can also include a handle that can be removably attached to the first or second strap for carrying the two sets of secondary skis.

An accessory rack assembly for connecting to a vehicle including a rack structure including: a first rack component; a second rack component connected to the first rack component; and at least one protrusion, the first rack component and the second rack component extending in a same direction from the first and third end portions, the first rack component and the second rack component defining an accessory passage therebetween, the at least one protrusion extending from the first rack component into the accessory passage, the at least one protrusion separating the accessory passage into a first passage portion and a second passage portion, the at least one protrusion being configured for separating one object disposed in the first passage portion from another object disposed in the second passage portion, and a securing member selectively extending over the top end portions to selectively partially close the top opening.

A detachable snowboard and snowboard pole with a collapsible shaft divided into segments, a basket tip, and a handle. In exemplary embodiments, the pole affixes to a planar top surface of the snowboard using a mounting system comprising a plurality of clamps at staggered attachment points, each clamp adapted to form a friction fit with segments of the snowboard pole, each clamp oriented in parallel with one another.

The disclosure includes a ski and ski pole carrying device that in many embodiments comprises two ski ties and lanyard. A ski pole strap with the proximal end coupled to a ski sleeve forms the ski tie. The ski ties may leave enough space between the sheaths and the bases to allow a portion of the skis' tips and tails to be slideably received by the ski tie as to secure the skis together. The ski ties may be arranged and configured for the skis' bases to be facing the same direction or in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the ski pole straps are a double sided hook and loop fastener arranged and configured to securely wrap around the respective ski tie and a pair of ski poles. The lanyard may be used in conjunction with the ski ties or independently to aid in carrying the skis and ski poles.

A novel security tether includes an intermediate flexible substrate, a first loop, and a second loop. The first loop is fixed to a first end of the intermediate flexible substrate and is switchable between a closed position and an open position. The first loop further includes a lock to retain the first loop in the closed position when engaged. The second loop is a fixed, closed loop that is coupled to a second end of the intermediate flexible substrate and is configured to allow the first loop to pass therethrough to create a secondary loop to encircle an anchor object. The first loop can be closed around an object to be secured, thereby securing the object to be secured to the anchor object when the lock is engaged. The security tether is conveniently portable and particularly useful for securing skis to an anchor object.

The following describes an assembly for a ski strap. The assembly comprises a first portion comprising a first outer block, a first inner tab extending from the first outer block, a first retaining mechanism for a strap. The assembly also comprises a second portion comprising a second outer block, a second inner tab extending from the second outer block, and a second retaining mechanism for the strap. A ski strap assembly is also provided that comprises a ski strap and the assembly.

The following describes an assembly for a ski strap. The assembly comprises a first portion comprising a first outer block, a first inner tab extending from the first outer block, a first retaining mechanism for a strap. The assembly also comprises a second portion comprising a second outer block, a second inner tab extending from the second outer block, and a second retaining mechanism for the strap. A ski strap assembly is also provided that comprises a ski strap and the assembly.

The disclosure includes a ski and ski pole carrying device that in many embodiments comprises two ski ties and lanyard. A ski pole strap with the proximal end coupled to a ski sleeve forms the ski tie. The ski ties may leave enough space between the sheaths and the bases to allow a portion of the skis' tips and tails to be slideably received by the ski tie as to secure the skis together. The ski ties may be arranged and configured for the skis' bases to be facing the same direction or in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the ski pole straps are a double sided hook and loop fastener arranged and configured to securely wrap around the respective ski tie and a pair of ski poles. The lanyard may be used in conjunction with the ski ties or independently to aid in carrying the skis and ski poles.

A detachable snowboard and snowboard pole with a collapsible shaft divided into segments, a basket tip, and a handle. In exemplary embodiments, the pole affixes to a planar top surface of the snowboard using a mounting system comprising a plurality of clamps at staggered attachment points, each clamp adapted to form a friction fit with segments of the snowboard pole, each clamp oriented in parallel with one another.