Bobsledding - Skating - Skiing - Figure Skating
Feb. 26 Dynamic new dry land skis travel on rotating chains.: Latest development in the world of sport is a new ski-ing invention designed for travel over dry land. A cross between a roller skate and a ski the dry land ski shoes work on a chain belt principle similar to the track of an army tank. The shoes developed in the U.S.A. can be easily strapped over a pair of boots. Momentum is gained through use of conventional snow stick. Record down-hill travel on themini skis is possible at speed in excess of 25.mp.h. Apart from use as a serious new form of sports, the invention is also used to keep winter sport athletes in top condition by pormitting summer training despite the absence of snow. This picture show athlete Kent Thaxton demonstrating on grass the dry land ski during a recent debut at Cypress Gardens, Florida
