tapered portions 16m 39 for mating with the hole 14h 39 an extension 15 39 may be used at the end of strap 14 39 the holes 14h and portion 16m function as securing means as do the holes 14h 39 and portions 16m 39 as shown in the views of fig1 and fig2 the article 10 or 10 39 according to the present invention is disposed in its natural flat position the article is of unitary or integral construction and is made of rubber molded as a unit except for the spherical portions 16m on the embodiment of fig1 either of the articles 10 or 10 39 may be disposed in a completely flat or planar condition the article 10 or 10 39 may be easily rolled up from its flat position to form a roll which may easily fit in a skier 39 s pocket or otherwise be stored in a small space as shown each of the straps 15 and 16 is integral with an oppositely extending strap 16 and 15 respectively the operation of the present invention will now be discussed with reference to fig3 and 5 fig3 shows a side view lengthwise of two skis with the present invention secured thereto fig4 shows a cross section view taken along lines 4 4 of fig3 prior to the tightening of the straps whereas fig5 shows the same view after the straps have been tightened as shown the body portion 12 has a solid i e not hollow cross section the article may be used to protect the skis by first placing the flat body portion 12 directly in between two bottom to bottom skis 20a and 20b.