Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Swimming aid to increase stroke efficiency
Patent
1990-06-18
1992-04-21
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Swimming aid to increase stroke efficiency
441 74, 2 2, 2 21R, A63C 1502
Patent
active
051063310
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for body surfing and method of making the same are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a garment for covering at least a portion of the torso of the user during use and a rigid outer shell securely attached to a torso portion of an outer surface of the garment. The outer shell is located adjacent the torso of the user during use thereof for providing hydro-dynamic lift for the user while traveling with the forward motion of a wave. The apparatus preferably includes an inner unit locatable adjacent an inner surface of the garment. The inner unit is located between the garment and at least a portion of the user's torso during use. The inner unit provides increased protection for the user and added lift during use.
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Bartz Clifford T.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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