Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifted fin apparatus comprising one or more lifted fin elements with foiled tin components for a reduction of pressure and drag and an increase in surfboard lift as well as a method of achieving surfboard lift through, the use of said apparatus. Generally, the lifted fin apparatus comprises two or more lifted fin elements exhibiting a foil design on one or more of the fin surfaces. The individual fin elements may comprise a substantially vertical fin attached to a first edge of a base member and oriented at a substantially 90° angle in relation to the bottom surface of the surfboard or to the first edge of the base member. The fin elements may further comprise an angular fin mounted to a second edge of the base member at one end and the lower portion of the first, fin at the other end. In said embodiment, a bend or elbow is formed between a first fin component of angular fin and base member proximate the point of attachment at second edge of base member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifted fin apparatus comprising one or more lifted fin elements with foiled tin components for a reduction of pressure and drag and an increase in surfboard lift as well as a method of achieving surfboard lift through, the use of said apparatus. Generally, the lifted fin apparatus comprises two or more lifted fin elements exhibiting a foil design on one or more of the fin surfaces. The individual fin elements may comprise a substantially vertical fin attached to a first edge of a base member and oriented at a substantially 90° angle in relation to the bottom surface of the surfboard or to the first edge of the base member. The fin elements may further comprise an angular fin mounted to a second edge of the base member at one end and the lower portion of the first, fin at the other end. In said embodiment, a bend or elbow is formed between a first fin component of angular fin and base member proximate the point of attachment at second edge of base member.

Abstract: A flatbed lead trailer is conventional except that it includes a articulating deck elevator mechanism for supporting and reversibly elevating the front end of the trailer. The articulating deck elevator mechanism is longitudinally symmetrical about its longitudinal center axis and includes spaced longitudinally extending hoisting arms each pivotally coupled at a proximal end to the deck, and a pair of spaced extensible members each preferably a hydraulic ram pivotally coupled at its upper end to the deck and at its lower end to the hoisting arm. The distal ends of the hoisting arms are provided with bushings or bearings in which a distal roller is rotatably mounted. The hydraulic rams are operable to pivot the hoisting arms between a lowered position and a raised position. In the lowered position, the front end of the trailer contacts the ground, permitting a tractor to drive onto the trailer for transport of the tractor atop the trailer or its pup.