SLIER TOWING DEVICE Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC A63C5/08 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed device comprises frame 1 with at least two skis 2 connected therewith. Engine 3 is secured at said frame 1. Propeller 4 is engaged with engine 3. Rod-like pusher 5 is secured to frame 1 while pusher 5 axis 15 is aligned with propeller axis 6. Frame 1 can be furnished with ring guard rail secured to frame 1. Said guard rail can be composed of cowling 14. Handle 11 shaped to half the circle arc can be attached to the end of said pusher 5. Loop-like fastener 12 can be arranged at handle 11 opposite pusher 5 to be connected with the belt or special strap of the skier. Loop centre is located at propeller 4 axis 6. Propeller 4 is started to make the device move forward at permanent maintenance of thrust direction irrespective of skier position since said skier is not coupled with said device.

EFFECT: better controllability.

5 cl, 9 dwg