The disclosed apparatus provides an enjoyable and safe way for a first rider and a second rider to ride tandem on a wheeled platform. The disclosed wheeled platform according to various embodiments may include a platform having a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of wheel assemblies coupled to the bottom surface. The wheeled platform may also include a first member and a second member for being grasped by the first rider and the second rider, respectively. The first member and the second member may each be coupled to the top surface of the platform and extend vertically therefrom.

Method of using a snowboard training apparatus for transferring the feel of toe side and heel side of a snowboard from an instructor to a snowboard learner is disclosed. The training apparatus includes a training rod having a first and second end. The first end and second end of the training rod can be adapted to be supported by a snowboarder's leg, snowboarder's boot, snowboard's bindings or a snowboard itself. The training apparatus can also include a second training rod.

Method of using a snowboard training apparatus for transferring the feel of toe side and heel side of a snowboard from an instructor to a snowboard learner is disclosed. The training apparatus includes a training rod having a first and second end. The first end and second end of the training rod can be adapted to be supported by a snowboarder's leg, snowboarder's boot, snowboard's bindings or a snowboard itself. The training apparatus can also include a second training rod.

A training harness for a downhill gliding sport comprising: a harness comprising a back panel, a pair of shoulder straps connected to the back panel, a waist strap connected to the back panel, and at least one sliding anchor point connecter; and a retractable tether comprising a casing supporting and storing a rotatable spool, a handle grip connected to the casing, a tether comprising a first end coupled to the spool and a second end configured for reversible coupling to the at least one sliding anchor point connecter, an elastic section at or proximal to the second end.