A rowing seat

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rowing seat (1) for rowing and kayaking boats and exercise equipment, comprising a first face (2) adapted to support and carry a user, a second face (3) arranged opposite the first face, a first end (4) and a second end (5), a first side (6) and a second side (7), and a longitudinal axis (8) extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first face (2) comprises a middle section (9) arranged substantially between the first and second sides (6, 7) and extending from the first end (4) towards the second end (5) with a length of at least 8 cm, the middle section (9) having a substantially convex support face (10) extending along the longitudinal axis, the support face (10) being adapted to support at least 50% of the user's weight during use of the rowing seat. The present invention also relates to a rowing, kayaking or exercise system comprising a rowing seat according to the present invention.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a rowing seat for rowing and kayaking boats and exercise equipment. The present invention also relates to a rowing, kayaking or exercise system comprising a rowing seat according to the present invention.BACKGROUND ART[0002]The tuber ischiadicum in Latin, also known as the sitting bone, is a large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the ischium. It marks the lateral boundary of the pelvic outlet. When sitting down, the weight is frequently placed upon the ischial tuberosity. The gluteus maximus covers it in the upright posture, but leaves it free in the seated position.[0003]Thus, when a rower is rowing, either in a rowing boat or in a rowing machine, he or she is sitting on a rowing seat, which is adapted to be moved back and forth during the rowing strokes. During a rowing stroke, the rower has a certain movement in relation to the rowing seat, which again may exert loads on the tuber ischiadicum, the areas aro...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]It is an object of the present invention to wholly or partly overcome the above disadvantages and drawbacks of the prior art. More specifically, it is an object to provide an improved rowing position, increasing the comfort and limiting the irritation of the sciatic nerves, making the user capable of rowing for a longer period of time.

Problems solved by technology

However, the above-mentioned discomfort is also experienced by less trained rowers using the known rowing seats.

However, the known rowing seats available today in the market place do not overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages and problems for the rower.

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