Patent ID: 6042439
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A rigid water recreation board for towing behind a water vessel comprising:a board portion;an eyelet extending through the board portion;a rope for attachment to the vessel, the rope freely passing through the eyelet; anda handle for attachment to the rope, the handle being dimensioned such that it is larger than the eyelet;wherein the board is operable in at least the following modes of operation:(a) a first prone mode, wherein a user lies face down on the board portion, the user further holding onto the handle;(b) a second prone mode, wherein the user lies face down on the board portion, the user further allowing the handle to be pulled by the vessel until it makes contact with the board portion;(c) a first kneeling mode, wherein a user kneels on the board portion, the user further holding onto the handle;(d) a second kneeling mode, wherein the user kneels on the board portion, the user further allowing the handle to be pulled by the vessel until it makes contact with the board portion;(e) a first sitting mode, wherein a user sits on the board portion, the user further holding onto the handle;(f) a second sitting mode, wherein the user sits on the board portion, the user further allowing the handle to be pulled by the vessel until it makes contact with the board portion;(g) a first standing mode, wherein a user stands on the board portion, the user further holding onto the handle; and(h) a second standing mode, wherein the user stands on the board portion, the user further allowing the handle to be pulled by the vessel until it makes contact with the board portion.