Kiteboard handle

Abstract

A kiteboard handle that may be used on kiteboards, surfboards as well as other recreational water boards or similar equipment. In some embodiments, the kiteboard handle may include a line segment where a kiter may grasp the kiteboard handle and an attachment segment whereby the kiteboard handle attaches to a recreational water board. In other embodiments, the kiteboard handle may include a handle bar, a neck segment and a base. If a kiter becomes separated from his or her board, he or she may grasp the kiteboard handle so that the board does not get away from the kiter.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of and claims priority U.S. Application No. 61 / 613,202, having a filing date of Mar. 20, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a handle system for surfboards and more particularly a handle system for surfboards used in kiteboarding.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A number of difficulties can arise when surfers become separated from their surfboards. For example, the board may travel some distance from the surfer, requiring the surfer to swim a considerable distance to retrieve the board. This can be inconvenient or even dangerous if the surfer becomes fatigued and is located a far distance from shore. Further, the surfer may be unable to find the board, resulting in the inconvenience and expense of a lost board in addition to the difficulty of having to swim back to shore without a board. Further still, the loss of a surfboard in a grou...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a handle system for kiteboards used in kiteboarding, a sport that involves using a kite to propel a surfer. The handle system is designed to make it easier and safer for surfers to use kiteboards. The technical effects of this invention include reducing the distance between the surfer and the board, making it more convenient for the surfer to retrieve the board, and minimizing the risk of injury or damage to the board or other surfers in collisions. The handle system includes a leash that attaches to the kiteboard and the surfer, allowing for easy removal and convenient use.

Problems solved by technology

A number of difficulties can arise when surfers become separated from their surfboards.

For example, the board may travel some distance from the surfer, requiring the surfer to swim a considerable distance to retrieve the board.

This can be inconvenient or even dangerous if the surfer becomes fatigued and is located a far distance from shore.

Further, the surfer may be unable to find the board, resulting in the inconvenience and expense of a lost board in addition to the difficulty of having to swim back to shore without a board.

Further still, the loss of a surfboard in a group of other surfers can result in collisions between the uncontrolled board and other surfers and / or their boards.

This can cause injury to other surfers as well as damage to any surfboards involved in such collisions.

In some situations, while a kiter is kiteboarding, the kiter may lose his or her balance and / or the sail may start to pull the kiter in a direction that makes the kiter uncomfortable, or in a direction that the kiter physically cannot manage.

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