Paddling training device and board
AssigneeSurfinshape LLC
InventorJohn R. Haldeman, Jr.
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Abstract
A board paddling training apparatus for assisting in improving a user's paddling technique and strength. In particular, the board paddling training apparatus includes a buoyant board, such as a board adapted for surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, or other board-related sport that entails paddling, and includes a resistance mechanism that creates drag or resistance against a user's paddle stroke. Some implementations of the resistance mechanism can be adjustable in order to create a variety of resistance against the user's paddle stroke and board movement.
Claims15
A board paddling training apparatus comprising:
- a board having a top surface, a bottom surface, a nose and a tail, the board further having left and right side rails coupled between the nose and the tail, the board having a buoyancy configured to support a rider laying on the top surface of the board at substantially a surface of a body of water;
- a resistance mechanism extending down from the bottom surface of the board and attached to the board in a first position or a second position, the resistance mechanism providing a resistance against a forward movement of the board along the surface of the body of water, wherein the resistance mechanism comprises a hollow bucket shape having an opening, the resistance mechanism being configured to attach to the bottom surface of the board in the first position where the opening of the resistance mechanism is directed toward the nose of the board, the resistance mechanism being further configured to attach to the bottom surface of the board in the second position where the opening of the resistance mechanism is directed toward the tail of the board.
A board paddling training apparatus comprising:
- a board having a top surface, a bottom surface, a nose and a tail, the board further having left and right side rails coupled between the nose and the tail, the board having a buoyancy configured to support a rider laying on the top surface of the board at substantially a surface of a body of water;
- a resistance mechanism extending down from the bottom surface of the board and attached to the board in a first position or a second position, the resistance mechanism providing a resistance against a forward movement of the board along the surface of the body of water, wherein the resistance mechanism comprises a hollow bucket shape having an opening, the resistance mechanism being configured to attach to the bottom surface of the board in the first position where the opening of the resistance mechanism is directed toward the nose of the board, the resistance mechanism being further configured to attach to the bottom surface of the board in the second position where the opening of the resistance mechanism is directed toward the tail of the board;
- an attachment feature for coupling the resistance mechanism to the bottom surface of the board.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.