Apparatus for training skiers the apparatus including a frame mounting a pair of resilient cords which interconnect the frame and the tails of the individual skis for supporting the tails of skis in elevated relation, and pivot assemblies mounted on the tips of the skis and rested on a supporting surface and operable to allow a skier wearing the skis to swing the skis and pivot the skis about their respective longitudinal axes for purposes of simulating various ski maneuvers.

A pre-skiing exercise device which permits body and leg movements similar to those performed when turning (Christiania-like) to the right and to the left during a downhill run. The device comprises two support bars (2) in parallel, side-by-side relation and arranged for attachment of ski-boots, either directly or through the respective ski (4). The rear sections of the support bars (2) slidably bear on an inverted V-shaped supporting cross member (6), and at an intermediate position on an articulated bar-supporting device (7), in which each of the bars (2) can rock independently of the other about an associated horizontal axis of inclination (X) transversal thereto, and both bars (2) can simultaneously perform concordant equal angular movements around associated upstanding axes of rotation (Y), which are vertical or preferably inclined rearwardly toward the inverted V rear supporting cross member (6).

An exercise device is provided which simulates the action of skiing for training and developing the muscles used in skiing. The device includes a leg having at least one aperture into which a round peg is inserted. A board is provided which has a slot which fits over the leg and rests on the peg. The end of the board is pivotally rested on the floor. Straps are provided to hold the user's feet. The board wll rock back and forth in a limited manner when user is on it, simulating a ski action. Several apertures may be provided to change the position of the peg and hence the action of the board.

An exercising device for use in conditioning muscles used in the sport of skiing is disclosed. The exercising device may be used indoors or outdoors and is comprised of a platform with an oval shaped body secured beneath the platform. Suitable boot engaging clamps are provided on the platform and are used to secure a ski boot or the like to the platform. The exercising device permits lateral pivotal movement of the body as well as forward tilt.

An exercise machine which simulates snow skiing so as to especially develop the muscles of a person particular to snow skiing. A tubular support frame pivotally supports a pair of elongate foot support arms the front end of which are pivotally connected to the frame for multiple axes rotation. The rear end of the foot support arms each have a foot pedal which support the user in an elevated position. A pair of generally vertical pivot arms are pivotally connected at an upper end of each to the support frame with the lower end of each connected to a respective foot support arm. The pivot arms are interconnected by a tie bar for coordinated movement thereof. The movement of the foot support arms is simultaneously about multiple axes comprising lateral horizontal and upward vertical components wherein the foot support arms trace a conical path and the foot pedals trace generally upwardly directed arcuate paths with the foot support arms tilting inwardly to simulate edging of skis. Handle bars on a post which is pivotally attached to the frame and tie bar creates a lateral motion of the handle bars oppositely timed with the foot support arms for upper body balance and conditioning. A pair of damping cylinders or elastic bands add variable resistance during a workout.