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An adjustable flex ski for snowmobiles and similar vehicles. This is molded in one piece entirely of ultra high molecular weight plastic or similar materials. The adjustable flex ski is made up of a ski body, which forms the majority of the invention and provides the base to which the other componen

An adjustable flex ski for snowmobiles and similar vehicles. This is molded in one piece entirely of ultra high molecular weight plastic or similar materials. The adjustable flex ski is made up of a ski body, which forms the majority of the invention and provides the base to which the other components are attached. The front portion of this ski is given a pre-load function by bending the forward most portion of the ski body in an upward fashion. It is then held in this position by the use of the gas pre-load shock or dampener, which extends pivotally rearward from the tip of the ski to a ski saddle located on the upper center surface of the ski body. This saddle provides various attachment points for the gas pre-load shock and thus, can vary the amount of pre-load on the ski. The adjustability of the ski body can also be enhanced by the use of internally adjustable gas shocks commonly found on the market today. These shocks may be adjustable on the body of the shock or by a remote mechanism. This configuration allows the tip of the adjustable flex ski to flex in an upwardly fashion when confronting obstacles and, thus, keep the base in contact with the ground, which provides the operator with a greater degree of control in rough terrain.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An adjustable flex ski for use on a vehicle said ski comprising:A flexible substantially flat elongate ski having a front tapering into a pointed tip, a middle and rear portion, and a top and bottom side;A first connection means at the front portion of the ski at said tip

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An adjustable flex ski for use on a vehicle said ski comprising:A flexible substantially flat elongate ski having a front tapering into a pointed tip, a middle and rear portion, and a top and bottom side;A first connection means at the front portion of the ski at said tip;A second connection means in the middle top portion of the ski; andA dampener means having an upper and lower portion with said upper portion pivotally connected to said first connection means and said lower portion pivotally connected to said second connection means said dampener means being connected so as to upwardly bend said tip of said ski so as to place an upward curving pre-load on said ski between said first and second connection means, such that when said dampener means is disconnected from said ski said ski returns to a substantially flat section.