Wakesurfing systems and methods
a wakesurfing and wake technology, applied in the field of wakesurfing systems, can solve the problems of boat driver and rider, affecting wake and ride quality, and getting caught in the propeller of the boa
Inactive Publication Date: 2020-08-20
DECKER SAM TRAVIS
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The invention is a new system for wakesurfing that solves the problem of what to do with a discarded surf rope. The system has reel assemblies that can pull in the rope and retract it back up to the watercraft, reducing the risk of damage or interference. There is a boom that guides the rope through the system and rollers to protect it from wear. The boom can extend or retract, and there are multiple rotation positions for the reel assemblies. These features make the system easier to store and use, and allow for better management when the watercraft is not in use.
Problems solved by technology
A rope left in the water causes numerous problems for the boat driver and the rider, including creating drag that interferes with the wake and the quality of the ride, and, more dangerously, getting caught in the boat's propeller.
Both of these potential issues can significantly impact the wakesurfing experience for the driver and rider, and the previous solution required the presence of an additional person to pull in the rope.
As such, this greatly decreases the time to restart the rider after a falling, etc.
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[0022]Although certain embodiments and examples are disclosed below, inventive subject matter extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and / or uses, and to modifications and equivalents thereof. Thus, the scope of the claims appended hereto is not limited by any of the particular embodiments described below. For example, in any system or device disclosed herein, the acts or operations of the system or device may be performed in any suitable sequence and are not necessarily limited to any particular disclosed sequence. Various operations may be described as multiple discrete operations in turn, in a manner that may be helpful in understanding certain embodiments; however, the order of description should not be construed to imply that these operations are order dependent. Additionally, the structures, methods, and / or procedures described herein may be embodied as integrated components or as separate components.
[0023]For purposes of comparin...
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Many embodiments described herein prevent damage to a surf rope and / or watercraft due to a surf rope remaining in the water after it is released by a wakesurfer. The wakesurfing system may include a first and second reel assembly arranged and configured to retract a discarded surf rope. The first reel assembly may have a telescoping and rotatable boom and may be coupled to a side of the watercraft. The second reel assembly may be coupled to a tower, pylon, or ski hook of the watercraft. The first reel assembly may have a first cord reel coupled to a handle of the surf rope, and the second reel assembly may have a second cord reel coupled to a proximal location of the surf rope. The first and second cord reels, and the surf rope, may be in a retracted position when not in use, and in an extended position when used by a wakesurfer.
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BACKGROUNDField[0001]Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to wakesurfing systems. Certain embodiments relate to reel assemblies for wakesurfing systems.Description of Related Art[0002]Wakesurfing is a water sport where an individual uses a wakesurfing board to surf the wake created by a boat. To begin wakesurfing, a person typically enters the water behind the boat and holds onto a surf rope attached to the boat. As the boat accelerates, the rider is pulled to a standing position atop the wakesurfing board, at which point the rider releases the surf rope and begins surfing the wake. The sport is quickly gaining popularity but is faced by one major issue: how to best deal with the surf rope both before and after it is released by a rider. The two presently existing solutions are using an additional person to distribute and collect the discarded rope or leave the rope in the water during the ride. The use of a person to collect the rope is only an option when an additional pers...
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IPC IPC(8): B63B34/67B63B21/56
CPCB63B2021/566B63B34/67B63B21/56
Inventor DECKER, SAM TRAVIS
Owner DECKER SAM TRAVIS