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.

A skiing equipment (1) is provided, comprising two skis (3) each including a base body (31), a fastening group (32) for attaching (3d, 3e) to the base body (31); a track (4) closed around the base body (31); a mover (5) for the said track (4) around the base body (31); sensors configured to detect a movement of said ski (3) relative to said terrain (1a); and a control unit (6) for said mover (5) of each of said skis (3) and thus the sliding of said track (4) around said base body (31) based on said movement of said ski (3) relative to said terrain (1a).

A skiing equipment (1) is provided, comprising two skis (3) each including a base body (31), a fastening group (32) for attaching (3d, 3e) to the base body (31); a track (4) closed around the base body (31); a mover (5) for the said track (4) around the base body (31); sensors configured to detect a movement of said ski (3) relative to said terrain (1a); and a control unit (6) for said mover (5) of each of said skis (3) and thus the sliding of said track (4) around said base body (31) based on said movement of said ski (3) relative to said terrain (1a).

Skiing equipment (1) is provided comprising a ski (2); a track (3) closed on itself and wound around the ski (2); a mover of the track (3) around the ski (2); a fastening group (4) for at least one binding (4a, 4b) defining together with the ski (2) a channel (4c) for the sliding of the track (3); and wherein the track (3) comprises a belt (31) wound longitudinally around the ski (2) and defining two ends (31a, 31b); and a hinge (32) constraining the ends (31a, 31b).

Skiing equipment (1) is provided comprising a ski (2); a track (3) closed on itself and wound around the ski (2); a mover of the track (3) around the ski (2); a fastening group (4) for at least one binding (4a, 4b) defining together with the ski (2) a channel (4c) for the sliding of the track (3); and wherein the track (3) comprises a belt (31) wound longitudinally around the ski (2) and defining two ends (31a, 31b); and a hinge (32) constraining the ends (31a, 31b).

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.

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 wheel assembly comprises a wheel, a transmission assembly mounted on the wheel, and a motor coupled to the wheel through the transmission assembly. The motor includes an axle extending in a radial direction of the wheel. The transmission assembly transmits a rotational motion of the axle to a rotational motion of the wheel.

An air propulsion system for propelling snow equipment such as snowboards, skis, snow bikes, and the like comprises at least one electric ducted fan motor, and a self-contained power source, such as a battery pack configured to power the fan motor. In certain embodiments, the fan motor(s) and battery pack are mounted in a manner which avoids unwanted interference with the operation of the equipment. In further embodiments, the system may include a signal receiver and a signal transmitter configured to enable user control of the system. In some further embodiments, the system may optionally comprise a rotation gear and/or servo motor(s).

An air propulsion system for propelling snow equipment such as snowboards, skis, snow bikes, and the like comprises at least one electric ducted fan motor, and a self-contained power source, such as a battery pack configured to power the fan motor. In certain embodiments, the fan motor(s) and battery pack are mounted in a manner which avoids unwanted interference with the operation of the equipment. In further embodiments, the system may include a signal receiver and a signal transmitter configured to enable user control of the system. In some further embodiments, the system may optionally comprise a rotation gear and/or servo motor(s).