Hybrid board and methods of riding the same

Abstract

An improvement to a traditional skateboard or traditional longboard with the addition of an attached, low-lying handlebar and riding methods. A traditional skateboard or traditional longboard limits riding positions or choices amid a standing position being standard riding practice. Although some riders attempt other riding positions, such as squatting, these unconventional riding positions are not technically pursuant to the current design, purpose, proper usage or intended use of a traditional skateboard or traditional longboard. These unconventional practices restrict board control and therefore increase the risk of injuries overall. The purpose of this improvement is to present the rider of a traditional skateboard or traditional longboard flexibility to implement different riding positions. With the attachment of a low-lying handlebar, the traditional skateboard or traditional longboard ultimately becomes a hybrid board allowing to ride kneeling or squatted. Additionally, there is an increase of board control and safety while in alternate riding positions.

Claims

1. A hybrid board for riding, comprising: a. A fixed, low-lying handlebar

2. A method of riding a hybrid board comprising: a. Holding the fixed, low-lying handlebar and; b. kneeling on the top deck.

3. A method of riding a hybrid board comprising: a. Holding the fixed, low-lying handlebar and; b. squatting on the top deck.

4. The hybrid board from claim 1 wherein said hybrid board is an improvement of a traditional skateboard or/and a traditional longboard.

5. The hybrid board from claim 1 further comprising a deck, trucks, and wheels.

6. The hybrid board from claim 1 wherein said handlebar varies in styles to meet different riding needs or preferences.

7. The hybrid board from claim 1 wherein said handlebar is attached to the top deck of the board by utilizing the existing truck mounting hole pattern, partial or whole, new school or old school pattern.

8. The hybrid board from claim 1 wherein said handlebar is attached to any area of the board's deck: top, bottom, or sides.

9. The hybrid board from claim 1 wherein said handlebar is able to move and/or rotate.

10. The hybrid board of claim 1 further comprising a knee pad affixed to the top deck of the board.

11. The hybrid board from claim 1 wherein said hybrid board is a type of wheeled riding device or other riding device.

12. The hybrid board from claim 1 wherein a braking system is incorporated.

13. The hybrid board from claim 1 wherein said handlebar is attached with a removable system.

14. The hybrid board from claim 1, wherein said handlebar is permanently affixed.

15. The method of claim 2 wherein the rider uses said handlebar in conjunction with body movement and body weight to control and/or manipulate the board.

16. The method of claim 2 further comprising the rider to maintain one leg kneeling on the top deck, pushing off from either side with preferred leg, and returning the pushing leg to the kneeling position.

17. The method of claim 2 wherein the rider can transition to different riding positions such as but not limited to: squatting; releasing the handlebar to standing.

18. The method of claim 3 wherein the rider uses said handlebar in conjunction with body movement and body weight to control or manipulate the board.

19. The method of claim 3 wherein the rider propels the board forward by lifting body upwards, while maintaining a leaned over hold on said handlebars, pushing off from either side with preferred leg, and returning the pushing leg to the board and returning to squatted position.

20. The method of claim 3 wherein the rider can transition to different riding positions such as but not limited to: kneeling; releasing the handlebar to standing.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 shows a top view of the hybrid board in its preferred embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 shows a side view of the hybrid board in its preferred embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING IN PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0010] While this invention is illustrated and described in a preferred embodiment, this description is not to be taken in limiting sense. The embodiment(s) of the present invention has been depicted in the drawings and will here be described in detail as a preferred embodiment. These descriptions merely serve the purpose of describing one or more preferred embodiments. It is understood that any single feature or combination features in any of the examples may constitute additional examples. These descriptions are not intended to limit the invention to the embodiment illustrated.

[0011] FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view and FIG. 2 shows a side perspective view of the hybrid board 10. The hybrid board 10 includes a deck 12, trucks 14 mounted to the front and rear ends of the deck 12, and wheels 16 mounted to the trucks 14. The handlebar 18 is attached to the deck 12 using a clamp 20. In its preferred embodiment, the handlebar 18 is attached to the top deck 12 with the clamp 20 utilizing the existing truck hole mounting pattern used to attached the trucks 14 to the deck 12. It is foreseen that there are various areas and methods of attaching a handlebar 18. In its preferred embodiment, the style of the handlebar 18 would be a drop handlebar type. It is foreseen that other types, styles and shapes of handlebars could be used. The handlebar 18 is fixed but in other embodiments movement could be allowed for different riding purposes. For rider comfort, a knee pad 24 can be attached to the top deck and handlebar grips 22 can attached to the end of the handlebar 18. The knee pad 22 can be composed of different materials and attached to the deck 12 using different methods. The grips 22 can be composed of different materials and attached to the handlebar 18 using various methods or even as part of the handlebar.

[0012] The deck 12 is preferably an elongated board made of wood however there are many other suitable shapes and materials that can be used. The integration of a handlebar 18 allows riders to ride in new ways such as kneeling or squatted with added board control and an increase in safety. Although the invention is illustrated with respect to a skateboard or longboard, a fixed, low-lying handlebar could be used on other wheeled riding devices or other riding devices such as but not limited to water boards, snowboard, etc.

[0013] While the inventors' above description contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limitations of the scope but rather as an exemplification of several preferred embodiments thereof. With the present invention thus explained, it is apparent that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. Even though numerous characteristics of the present invention have been set forth in the preceding description, all disclosures are illustrative only. It is understood that changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of size, shape, arrangement, composition, assembly, attachment, and so on within the principles of the invention to the full extent as indicated by the broad general meanings of the terms expressed in the following claims.