Patent ID: 9119427
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: A41D,A63B

Abstract:
1. A surfing gear apparel comprising: a. a top apparel; and b. at least one supporting article; wherein said top apparel and said at least one supporting article are configured to be worn around a torso of a user; wherein said at least one supporting article comprises: a neoprene layer, a plurality of padding members, one or more adjustment straps, and an outside layer; wherein said outside layer is configured to increase a friction between said user and said surfboard; wherein said neoprene layer is configured to be applied directly to said torso of said user for enhanced gripping and to prevent said at least one supporting article from shifting when said user is performing a surfing activity; wherein said neoprene layer is configured to be positioned between said torso of said user and said plurality of padding members when said surfing gear apparel is worn by said user; wherein said plurality of padding members are constructed of a shock absorbing material and are positioned between said neoprene layer and said top apparel and wherein said plurality of padding members is configured to absorb shock and prevent undue pressure upon a user's torso when said user is lying on a surfboard; wherein said top apparel comprises an outer side; wherein said outside layer is positioned at said outer side of said top apparel and is configured to contact a surfboard when said user is lying on said surfboard; wherein said outside layer is constructed of a friction enhancer layer configured to increase a friction between said user and said surfboard; and wherein said one or more adjustment straps are configured to reposition, secure, and adapt said plurality of padding members on said torso of said user; wherein said one or more adjustment straps allow the plurality of padding members to be placed over a desired region of said torso of said user.