Water sports airfoil

A water sports device adapted for use on and about the surface of the water, the water sports device being for carrying a rider and for being towed by a tow device through an airstream moving relative thereto, the water sports device comprising:

• an elongated airfoil having a polystyrene support structure defining a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite said top portion, said top portion defining a platform for completely supporting the rider thereon, and said elongated airfoil including a longitudinally extending spar extending through said support structure;
• a handle connected to said elongated airfoil for grasping by the rider, said handle being connectable to the tow device;
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• said elongated airfoil having an aerodynamic shape causing it to receive an upward lift reaction from the airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device and to leave entirely the surface of the water.

A method of providing an airborne platform in an airstream for a rider above a surface of a body of water, the method comprising:

• providing a tow device;
• providing an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite said top portion, said top portion defining a platform for completely supporting the rider thereon;
• connecting said tow device to said elongated airfoil;
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• towing said elongated airfoil with said tow device a speed sufficient for causing said elongated airfoil to receive an upward lift reaction from the airstream such that said elongated airfoil leaves the surface of the water entirely.

A water sports device adapted for use on and about the surface of the water, the water sports device being for carrying a rider and for being towed by a tow device through an airstream moving relative thereto, the water sports device comprising:

• an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite said top portion, said top portion defining a platform for supporting the rider thereon;
• at least one tow connector attached to said elongated airfoil;
• said elongated airfoil having an aerodynamic shape causing it to receive an upward lift reaction from the airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device and to leave entirely the surface of the water;
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• at least one pontoon connected to said bottom of said elongated airfoil.

A water sports device adapted for use on and about the surface of the water, the water sports device being for carrying a rider and for being towed by a tow device through an airstream moving relative thereto, the water sports device comprising:

• an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite said top portion, said top portion defining a platform for supporting the rider thereon;
• at least one tow connector attached to said elongated airfoil;
• said elongated airfoil having an aerodynamic shape causing it to receive an upward lift reaction from the airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device and to leave entirely the surface of the water;
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• at least one aileron connected to said elongated airfoil and an aileron control connected to said aileron for controlling the movement thereof.

A water sports device adapted for use on and about the surface of the water, the water sports device being for carrying a rider and for being towed by a tow device through an airstream moving relative thereto, the water sports device comprising:

• an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite said top portion, said top portion defining a platform for supporting the rider thereon;
• at least one tow connector attached to said elongated airfoil;
• said elongated airfoil having an aerodynamic shape causing it to receive an upward lift reaction from the airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device and to leave entirely the surface of the water;
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• at least one downwardly extending fin connected to said elongated airfoil, said fin being selectively moveable with respect to said elongated airfoil.

A water sports device adapted for use on and about the surface of the water, the water sports device being for carrying a rider and for being towed by a tow device through an airstream moving relative thereto, the water sports device comprising:

• an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite said top portion, said top portion defining a platform for supporting the rider thereon;
• at least one tow connector attached to said elongated airfoil;
• said elongated airfoil having an aerodynamic shape causing it to receive an upward lift reaction from the airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device and to leave entirely the surface of the water;
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• at least one rudder connected to said elongated airfoil and a rudder control linkage connected to said rudder for controlling the movement thereof.

A water sports device adapted for use on and about the surface of the water, the water sports device being for carrying a rider and for being towed by a tow device through an airstream moving relative thereto, the water sports device comprising:

• an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite said top portion, said top portion defining a platform for supporting the rider thereon;
• at least one tow connector attached to said elongated airfoil;
• said elongated airfoil having an aerodynamic shape causing it to receive an upward lift reaction from the airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device and to leave entirely the surface of the water;
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• at least one spoiler connected to said elongated airfoil and a spoiler control connected to said spoiler for controlling the movement thereof.