Patent ID: 8523484
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: A63B,A63G

Abstract:
1. A wave generating apparatus, comprising: a channel having a first side and a second side separated by a bottom, the channel adapted to direct a flow of water into contact with a first object, the first object removably fastened to the channel so as to be repositioned at different locations on the base of the channel, and located at least partially between the first side and the second side of the channel, the channel and the first object together adapted to generate a standing barreling wave capable of supporting a person surfing when the flow of water contacts the first object; wherein the first object comprises a leading edge and a vertical plane substantially parallel to the leading edge and the first object is substantially symmetrical about that plane, wherein the vertical plane is positioned at an angle oblique to a primary direction of the flow of the water in the channel, wherein the primary direction is the direction of oncoming water flow in the channel.