Handboard for bodysurfing

Abstract

A handboard (1) that provides an improved configuration of hand holds and forearm holds to provide users with easier hold and control of the handboard while bodysurfing.

Claims

1. A handboard for use while bodysurfing, said handboard comprising: a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a right side edge, a left side edge, a rear edge, a center axis, and an apex; wherein said right side edge and said left side edge each curve outward from the apex and the center axis to form a nose section and a center section before said right side edge and said left side edge each curve back inward toward the center axis to form a tail section; said top surface of the body having a convex surface; said bottom surface of the body having a concave surface; a handhold cutout located between the nose section and the center section of the body to provide a handgrip for a user; and said body having grooved holds located on said top surface of the body and each being adjacent to the right side edge and the left side edge, respectively.

2. The handboard of claim 1 wherein: said handhold cutout having a back edge that is curved toward said tail section of the body.

3. The handboard of claim 1 further comprising: non-slip surfaces located within the grooved holds.

4. The handboard of claim 1 further comprising: at least one fin located on the bottom surface of the body.

5. The handboard of claim 1 further comprising: an attachment point for a leash located on the tail section of the body.

6. A handboard for use while bodysurfing, said handboard comprising: a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a right side edge, a left side edge, a rear edge, a center axis, and an apex; wherein said right side edge and said left side edge each curve outward from the apex and the center axis to form a nose section and a center section before said right side edge and said left side edge each curve back inward toward the center axis to form a tail section; said top surface of the body having a convex surface; said bottom surface of the body having a concave surface; a handhold cutout located between the nose section and the center section of the body to provide a handgrip for a user; said body having grooved holds located on said top surface of the body and each being adjacent to the right side edge and the left side edge, respectively; and said handhold cutout having a back edge that is curved toward said tail section of the body.

7. The handboard of claim 6 further comprising: non-slip surfaces located within the grooved holds.

8. The handboard of claim 6 further comprising: at least one fin located on the bottom surface of the body.

9. The handboard of claim 6 further comprising: an attachment point for a leash located on the tail section of the body.

10. A handboard for use while bodysurfing, said handboard comprising: a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a right side edge, a left side edge, a rear edge, a center axis, and an apex; wherein said right side edge and said left side edge each curve outward from the apex and the center axis to form a nose section and a center section before said right side edge and said left side edge each curve back inward toward the center axis to form a tail section; said top surface of the body having a convex surface; said bottom surface of the body having a concave surface; a handhold cutout located between the nose section and the center section of the body to provide a handgrip for a user; said body having grooved holds located on said top surface of the body and each being adjacent to the right side edge and the left side edge, respectively; and non-slip surfaces located within the grooved holds.

11. The handboard of claim 10 wherein: said handhold cutout having a back edge that is curved toward said tail section of the body.

12. The handboard of claim 10 further comprising: at least one fin located on the bottom surface of the body.

13. The handboard of claim 10 further comprising: an attachment point for a leash located on the tail section of the body.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the attached drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a handboard present invention;

(3) FIG. 2 is a top view of the handboard present invention;

(4) FIG. 3 is a front view of the handboard present invention;

(5) FIG. 4 is a right side view of the handboard present invention; and

(6) FIG. 5 is a left side view of the handboard present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(7) For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered accessories in the drawings is as follows: 1. handboard, generally 2. body 3. top surface 4. bottom surface 5. right side edge 6. left side edge 7. rear edge 8. center axis 9. apex 10. nose section 11. center section 12. tail section 13. handhold cutout 14. back edge 15. side grooved hold 16. non-slip surface 17. fin 18. attachment point 19. leash

(8) With general reference to FIGS. 1-5, a handboard 1 of the present invention is illustrated. The handboard 1 comprises a body 2 with a top surface 3, a bottom surface 4, a right side edge 5, a left side edge 6, a rear edge 7, and a center axis 8. The right side edge 5 and left side edge 6 meet to form an apex 9 and then each extend rearwardly to outline a nose section 10, a center section 11, and a tail section 12 of the body 2. The right side edge 5 and the left side edge 6 each curve outward from the apex 9 and the center axis 8 to form the nose section 10 and the center section 11 before each curve back inward toward the center axis 8 to form the tail section 12.

(9) The top surface 3 of the body 2 is preferably convex-shaped and/or rounded over on the right side edge 5 and the left side edge 6. In contrast, the bottom surface 4 of the body 2 is preferably concave or curved inward to increase the surface area of the bottom surface 4, which makes it easier to grab a wave and increases lift and control.

(10) A handhold cutout 13 is preferably located between the nose section 10 and the center section 11 of the body 2 to provide a handgrip 13 for one or both hands of the user. The handhold cutout 13 comprises a back edge 14 that is preferably curved toward the tail section 13 of the body 2. The curved shape of the handhold cutout 13 forces the hand or hands and wrists of the user into proper position on the handboard 1 to allow for increased control while steering.

(11) Side grooved holds 15 are located on the top surface 3 of the body 2 adjacent to each side edge 5 and 6 and on opposing sides of the body 2. A user may rest his or her forearms in the side grooved holds 15 and hold the side edge 5 and 6 of the body 2 or grasp the hand hold cutout 13. As illustrated herein, the side grooved holds 15 are curved grooves. A user may cradle his or her forearms therein to increase control and maneuverability while using the handboard 1 in a superman-style position with both arms extended over the head. A non-slip surfaces 16 are preferably located within the grooved holds 15 to provide better grip between the body 2 and a user.

(12) One or more fins 17 may be located on the bottom surface 8 of the body 2 for added maneuverability, stability, and propulsion through the water. An attachment point 18 for a leash 19 is preferably provided on the tail section 12 of the body 2 to allow a user to secure the handboard 1 to his or her wrist during use so it will not be lost during use.

(13) It is to be understood that while a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and drawings.