Abstract: A recreational power and stabilizing apparatus according to various aspects of the present technology includes an elongated handle body, a spring member coupled to the elongated handle body, and a traction element. The spring member comprises a compound curving element having a lower power region and a high power region. The traction element is coupled to the spring member and engages the ground during use.

Abstract: An eyestay coupling device according to various aspects of the present technology include a center body portion and a plurality of coupling elements arranged along an outer edge or periphery of the center body portion. The coupling elements are configured to be connected to the eyelets of a shoe in place of a shoelace. The center body portion is flexible in at least one direction to allow a user to insert or remove their foot from the shoe. When a foot is positioned within the shoe, the center body portion pulls the coupling elements inwards towards each other to provide a secure fit around the user's foot.

Abstract: A recreational power and stabilizing apparatus according to various aspects of the present technology includes an elongated handle body, a spring member coupled to the elongated handle body, and a traction element. The spring member comprises a compound curving element having a lower power region and a high power region. The traction element is coupled to the spring member and engages the ground during use.

Abstract: A power and stabilizing apparatus for rolling or sliding-based recreational activities is disclosed. The apparatus may include a shafted body coupled to a biased member. The biased member may be a bowed biased member or any other biased member configured to store and release energy during use of the apparatus. The apparatus may also include a shoe coupled to the biased member opposite the body, the shoe having a traction element coupled thereto. The body may be a shafted telescoping body configured to lock in an extended position and lock in a retracted position. The body may be coupled to the bowed biased member with a coupling member having a first leg coupled to the body and a second leg coupled to the bowed biased member.