Abstract: A composite laminate bamboo sporting implement with an elongated handle having multiple layers of bamboo and an impact portion having multiple laminate layers affixed to the elongated handle suitable to strike, carry or throw a sporting object. Each of the elongated handle bamboo layers has an average thickness of 1.0 to 3.0 mm and both the handle and impact portion alternates in grain direction between adjoining bamboo layers at an angle between 30 to 90 degrees. Bamboo layers may be treated with a hydrogen peroxide solution to remove impurities and excess moisture thereby reducing the weight and maintaining the strength of the at least one impact portion bamboo layer. Additionally, at least one internal impact portion layer has at least a portion of aircraft-grade titanium alloy for strengthening the impact portion.

Abstract: This technical disclosure is for a carrying case for a skateboard having an elongate body including forward and rearward wheel assemblies longitudinally aligned medially on a bottom portion of the skateboard body. The carrying case includes an enclosure that provides an inner storage area for enclosing the skateboard body and an opening on the enclosure for storing and retrieving the skateboard into and out of the storage area. A zipper closure located around a peripheral edge of the opening allows for secure closing and opening of the carrying case. The carrying case has two apertures for receiving the forward and rearward wheel assemblies of the skateboard therethrough when the skateboard is placed in the inner storage area of the carrying case. A covering member covers each apertures and covers the forward and rearward wheel assemblies that project through the apertures when the skateboard is located in the inner storage area of the carrying case.