Abstract: A cockpit assembly for providing enhanced traction and stability for an inflatable material is disclosed. The cockpit assembly includes a cavity defined partially by the inflatable material, a support structure suspended within the cavity, and a cover material configured to cover the cavity. The inflatable material defines portion of side walls of the cavity. The support structure may be configured to be free of any contact with a bottom surface of the cavity and the cover material in a relaxed state.

Abstract: An inflatable device is disclosed. The inflatable device includes an airtight inflatable mat. The airtight inflatable mat has a first surface member, a second surface member and at least one side member. A plurality of support structures is substantially evenly disposed internally within the airtight inflatable mat. Each support structure is generally parallel to each other and is coupled to the first surface member and the second surface member of the airtight inflatable mat. Furthermore, a plurality of fastening mechanisms is disposed on the at least one side member of the airtight inflatable mat. The fastening mechanisms are positioned on a plane substantially centrally located between the first surface member and the second surface member, and each fastening mechanism is configured for removably connecting with another fastening mechanism disposed on a side member of another airtight inflatable mat.

Abstract: A towable aquatic vehicle with flexible wings is disclosed. The towable aquatic vehicle includes one or more elongated inflatable tubes and two flexible inflatable wings. The one or more elongated inflatable tubes have first and second outer sides, each defining an elongated edge of the one or more elongated inflatable tubes. A first inflatable wing is pivotally secured to the first side of the one or more elongated inflatable tubes, and a second inflatable wing is pivotally secured to the second side of the one or more elongated inflatable tubes. The first inflatable wing and the second inflatable wing are positioned opposite with respect to each other. The towable aquatic vehicle with flexible wings provides steerability to the rider/user and allows the user to ride the towable aquatic vehicle in various different riding positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing enhanced traction for an inflatable device is disclosed. The apparatus includes an inflatable gear assembly attachable to the inflatable device. The inflatable gear assembly defines an outside diameter that is greater than the largest cross-sectional distance of the inflatable device. The inflatable gear assembly and the inflatable device may be configured as totally integrated, partially integrated, or totally separated air chambers.