Abstract: There is disclosed a connector consisting of a male coupler having a shank and head member and a female coupler including a cylindrical member having a bore and being open at one end for receiving the shank of the male coupling member. The female coupler is also provided with a head member affixed to the cylindrical member at the end opposite the open end. Both head members define a flat outer and inner face. The shank of the male coupler is preferably threaded for engaging corresponding mating threads or for self-tapping threads in the bore of the female coupler for retaining the shank in the bore. The female coupler, which is normally positioned at the upper surface of the surfboard, is provided with a head member having an axially extending opening which communicates between the outer surface of the head member and the bore and a normally extending passage which communicates between the bore and the exterior of the cylindrical member.

Abstract: A combination leash attachment and lock for surfboard includes a generally cylindrical plug receptacle having an outwardly extending annular lip and cylindrical end portions is received within a cylindrical aperture within a surfboard foam core. An assembly process shows the fabrication of a surfboard in a manner securing the plug receptacle within the foam core. Following the fiberglassing step of surfboard fabrication, the extending end portions of the plug receptacle are removed by sanding, grinding or other suitable processes. The plug receptacle defines an interior recess which receives a generally cylindrical leash plug to which an ankle leash may be secured and extend from the upper surface of the surfboard. With the leash plug removed, the plug receptacle provides a convenient passage through the surfboard which may be used to carry a locking mechanism or other security apparatus to prevent theft of the surfboard.

Abstract: An adjustable release arrangement which can be added to existing footstraps on sailboards and the like. The existing footstrap nylon webbing is threaded through the metal tongue of the mechanism which engages a heavy spring latch in the mechanism box. The mechanism box is attached by nylon webbing to the buckle on the other end of the footstrap. The preferred method for adjusting the force required to pop open the footstrap is a thumbscrew which bears directly on the spring latch. The thumbscrew has markings corresponding to the release force and is prevented from inadvertent movement by means of a retaining arm. The entire mechanism is housed within the neoprene padding of the existing footstrap.

Abstract: A combination rail saver and key holder in which a pocket end of the rail saver is folded over on itself to define a pocket. A first fastener element is attached to the front interior surface and the front exterior surface of the pocket and a complementary second fastener element is attached at an anchor part to the back interior surface of the pocket, leaving a flap part free and projecting outwardly from the opening. A key inserted in the pocket is retained by two independent mechanisms: the fastener element on the front interior surface can be attached to the anchor part of the second fastener element and the flap part can be folded over and engage with the first fastener element on the front exterior surface of the pocket. Alternatively, the pocket can be formed with a separate pocket segment attached to the strap instead of folding over one end of the strap.

Abstract: A foot loop for a windsurfing board comprises a loop strip, which arches between two holders, which are adapted to be secured to the top surface of the board at spaced apart locations. The strip is adjustable to change the length of its arched portion and is preferably provided with upholstery. To provide a foot loop which can easily be manipulated and can exactly be adapted to the foot, at least one of the holders comprises an eyelet and the strip and disposed adjacent to said one holder is constituted by a freely terminating strap, which is threaded through said eyelet and is folded about said one holder and is detachably fixed in any of different positions to the top surface of the loop strip or of its upholstery in the arched portion of the loop.

Abstract: An elastic bridle attachable to a skateboard assumes a normally snapped-down, retracted position closely adjacent the top stand-on surface of the skateboard platform. The bridle is grasped and pulled upward for use during jumping. When released, the bridle snaps back to the retracted position against the skateboard stand-on platform surface.

Abstract: A sailboard footstrap track which provides an adjustable position, securely held footstrap in a sailboard. The footstrap in the track is movable only on the application of downward pressure on the slide member of the device. Normally, the slide member is raised in a locked position to prevent undesired movement of the footstrap.

Abstract: This invention is a hand grip provided with two spaced apart mounting pads for adhesive mounting to the surface of a surfboard. A strap extends between the mounts, and the mounts normally space the strap from the board surface. The strap is flexible and has limited elasticity.

Abstract: A jet ski safety device includes a flexible tube of elongate material, which may be made of rubber. The ends of the elongate material are securely attached, by means of plates or brackets, to the surface of a jet ski, so that the material bridges across the top of the foot of the user or rider for the clearance. A spring is provided between the elongate material and the attachment bracket to maintain the elongate material out of contact with the foot of the user, thereby avoiding discomfort during normal use of the jet ski. When the rider is catapulted in the forward direction, at least one foot of the rider engages the elongate material to prevent the rider from being thrown over a handle bar or similar structure.

Abstract: A safety device for the foot-holder of a sailboard or the like in which the foot-holder has a strap in the form of a loop fixed at one end on the sailboard. The other end of the strap is secured to a latch which can be engaged in a locking body with a first elasticity in a first predetermined direction and then locked in the locking body with a second elasticity in a second direction perpendicular to the first predetermined direction. The latch and locking body are so arranged that under the action of a pulling stress exerted on the latch in the second direction, the latch is unlocked in a direction to enlarge the loop while remaining engaged in the locking body. But under the action of a shearing stress exerted on the latch in the first direction, the latch is released from the locking body and opens the hoop.

Abstract: A leash including a cord to attach a surfer to his surfboard. The cord is retractable by spring action into a housing so as to eliminate slack or excess cord length and thereby reduce both the potential for tangling and drag through the water. The housing is detachably connected to the surfboard at the existing crossbar which is typically embedded therewithin.

Abstract: An elastic strap, housed in a well in the upper surface of a surfboard, is pulled on by a surfer to press the surfboard against his feet to facilitate doing aerials with the surfboard. When pulled by the surfer the strap has a length, in elonagated condition, sufficient for the surfer to hold the strap while standing. The well is located rearward of the center of the surfboard in the area where the surfer stands and the well extends longitudinally of the surfboard. The strap is secured by Velcro fasteners to rods secured in the well and the strap is secured to and wrapped around at least three rods so that the strap can be longer than if its ends were simply secured in the ends of the wall. A pliable handle is located centrally of the strap. A cover removably fits over the well so that the strap and handle are covered when not in use.

Abstract: A skateboard apparatus is adapted to be held against the riders feet when the rider is performing maneuvers on the skateboard. The skateboard has an elongated platform having a pair of wheel trucks thereof. A flexible cord is attached through a center aperture in the platform to the bottom of the platform and has a handle attached to the end extending through the platform, so that a rider can pull on the handle to hold the skateboard against his feet when performing maneuvers. A spring loaded reel may be attached to the platform underside between the skateboard wheel trucks. The platform aperture may include a self-lubricating grommet for the cord to pass through.

Abstract: An adjustable footstrap for attachment to the surface of a riding device such as a sailboard, or the like. There is an inner strap member comprising a pair of centrally overlapping straps having provision for attaching outer ends thereof to the surface of the riding device and provision for adjustably fastening inner ends thereof together. There is also an outer padded sheath for covering the inner strap member between the outer ends. The padded sheath comprises a generally rectangular piece of a fabric-covered foam material having provision on facing opposite edges extending between facing opposite ends for releasably fastening the facing opposite edges together. The padded sheath further has provision for releasably fastening the sheath to the inner strap member.

Abstract: This invention comprises a strap attachable to a surfer, having a foot band, an ankle band and a connecting band therebetween, while a suction cup on an underside of the foot band is attachable upon a surfboard.

Abstract: A versatile, lightweight bar is shown, with multiple places for attachment, to be worn in conjunction with a sailboarding harness, which is fastened to the sail assembly of a sailboard to support a person during sailing. The bar consists of two or more connecting members attached to a rigid curved bar which is, in turn, fastened to the straps of a conventional body harness in the preferred embodiment. The connecting members hook onto the harness lines of the boom to support the person's weight, thereby decreasing forearm fatigue and stress to the hands. The support bar with the spaced apart connecting members has the advantage of allowing significant control of the sail assembly using body movements rather than the arms or hands.

Abstract: A release arrangement for a sailboard footstrap (10) which has a female member (22) and a male member (74). The female member (22) is composed of two identical components (38,40) which locate together by means of pins (52,152) locating in apertures (154,54). Chamfered apertures (48,148) in resilient arm portions (46,146) of the female member (22) are adapted to receive and retain frusto-conical bosses (94,90) on the male member (74). The bosses (94,90) are located on a portion (82) of the male member (74), the sides (84,86) of which abut pins (52,152) when relative rotation of the members (22,74) about the engaged bosses and apertures (94,48; 90,148) occurs, the abutment serving to lever the bosses (94,90) from the apertures (48,148) at a predetermined magnitude of force exerted to cause rotation. The male (74) and female (22) members may also disengage at other predetermined magnitudes of forces exerted upon the arrangement in other directions.

Abstract: A lightweight portable rowing apparatus structure, which, when positioned in the lower interior portion of a watercraft's hull, is held in place by the weight of an oarsman. The rowing apparatus does not attach to the hull and may be easily removed from the watercraft. The apparatus includes an oar rigger, a captively held roller seat, a foot rest for each foot of the oarsman and a control network for simultaneously disengaging the bindings from the oarsman's feet during emergencies. The structural configuration of the rowing apparatus allows forces, when they are exerted by the feet of the oarsman, to be directly transmitted to the oar riggers.

Abstract: The present invention entails a combination surfboard-kneeboard. The multi-purpose aquatic board of the present invention is provided with detachable fins, ankle strap, and knee strap in order that the same can be utilized for either surfing or kneeboarding. Further, the board is elongated and includes a lower base portion and a raised upper deck having a cavity formed therein. A resilient pad, such as a neoprene pad, is secured within said cavity to form a resilient upper deck about a substantial portion of the board.

Abstract: The present invention aims at connecting one end of a surfboard and the ankle of a rider by a cord in a freely attachable/detachable manner at both ends, enabling the rider to detach the surfboard by a simple operation. The ankle strap and the cord tip are directly connected via a swivel mechanism to prevent entanglement of the two and twist of the cord, achieving excellent safety and operability as well as preventing accidents. A pocket to store small articles is provided to the ankle strap to allow the rider carry keys, coins, etc.

Abstract: A water ski board having two feet engaging assemblies which allow a user of the board to orient his feet so as to extend generally transversely of the board.

Abstract: A readily assembled and disassembled cargo carrier for sailboards. The carrier structure permits easy loading and unloading of gear on the sailboard while creating minimal interference with sailing use.

Abstract: A leg rope to secure a surf board to a surfer includes a cuff to engage around the leg of a surfer, an anchoring member to secure the leg rope to a surf board, the cuff being connected to the anchoring member by a helically coiled extensible member fixed at one end to the anchoring member and at its other end to a swivel which is connected to the cuff, and a catch on the swivel to prevent relative rotational movement between the swivel parts while the helically coiled member is under tension.