Protective cover for surf craft

Abstract

A protective cover (10) for a surf craft, the cover (10) having au upper surface (15) and a lower surface (20) and being formed primarily of a substantially inelastic material (25) and including an elastic portion (30) formed of an elastic material, wherein the elastic portion (30, 35) is configured to allow a dimension of the cover (10) to be expanded.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a cover for a surf craft, such as a surfboard and, in particular, it relates to a surf craft cover which allows for some expansion of the cover in at least one dimension.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Surfing and other similar activities which rely on the use of surf craft have become very popular in recent times. A significant proportion of the population in Australia (and in other countries which enjoy sections of coastline which are exposed to the sea) engages in such activities at least on an occasional basis.[0003]Surf craft, such as surfboards, are not inexpensive and therefore it is desirable to keep such products in good repair for as long as possible. However, surfboards and other surf craft are often made out of materials (such as polyester foam, fibreglass, resin and epoxy resin) which are quite susceptible to damage, particularly when bumped into or struck by other hard objects. When such surf craft are being...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention provides a cover that can be expanded to fit different needs. This is accomplished by using an elastic portion that allows the cover to widen or a portion that can be extended near the opening to increase the distance between the two surfaces. This makes it easier to use the cover for different purposes and ensures a better fit.

Problems solved by technology

However, surfboards and other surf craft are often made out of materials (such as polyester foam, fibreglass, resin and epoxy resin) which are quite susceptible to damage, particularly when bumped into or struck by other hard objects.

When such surf craft are being transported from one location to another, either by foot, by vehicle or by aeroplane, the risks of being bumped into or struck by a hard object are substantially increased.

A cover formed of thin, elastic material, such as nylon and / or acrylic material, is little more than a textile skin which covers the surf craft and which provides only a small degree of protection to the surf craft, being limited protection against minor bumps and scratches.

Accordingly, this limits the usefulness of the protective covers and they are limited for use with surf craft of the specified dimension (or smaller).

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