Suspension System for a Ski

Abstract

Suspension systems are provided for skis. In some implementations, the suspension system includes a spring-like element and a support structure configured to attach one end of the spring-like element to the central half of the longitudinal running length of a ski body. The spring-like element is configured so that the opposite end of the spring-like element contacts the ski body at a contact point on the front-most or rear-most fifth of the longitudinal running length of the ski body, and applies a downward force at the contact point such that the degree of free camber of the ski is increased relative to the natural free camber of the ski body without the suspension system attached.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A suspension system for a ski comprising:
 a spring-like element; and   a support structure configured to attach one end of the spring-like element to the central half of the longitudinal running length of a ski body;   the spring-like element being configured so that the opposite end of the spring-like element contacts the ski body at a contact point on the front-most or rear-most fifth of the longitudinal running length of the ski body, and applies a downward force at said contact point such that the degree of free camber of the ski is increased relative to the natural free camber of the ski body without said suspension system attached.