Patent ID: 6149479
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A wakeboard for use behind a watercraft, which wakeboard comprises:a) a longitudinal axis and perpendicular axis; a generally planar bottom surface; opposite side edges; and a front end and a rear end; andb) at least one pair of side fins, each having an interior, generally planar side surface and an exterior, generally arcuate, convex side surface, wherein the side fins are characterized by an inwardly turned tip, and extending downwardly from the bottom surface, and generally aligned with the longitudinal axis; the pair of side fins at the front end, rear end, or both ends of the wakeboard are spaced apart and positioned in a generally parallel relationship toward a front or a rear corner of the wakeboard, the interior side surface of the side fins canted outwardly at an angle from the perpendicular axis of the wakeboard, toward the side edges sufficient to provide improved hold and control to a rider in use.