Patent ID: 7118117
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A skateboard tension strap for temporarily connecting a skateboard to the body of a user, allowing the user to perform “hands-free” stunts without having to use his or her hands to hold or control the skateboard, comprising: a waist belt adapted to be worn by the user around his or her waist, tension strap means for resiliently and adjustably connecting said waist belt directly to said skateboard whereby tension may be maintained between the skateboard and the waist belt without requiring the user to hold said tension strap means with a hand, so that both of the user's hands are free for stunts, said tension strap means having a first end adapted to be anchored to said skateboard and a second end for adjustably connecting said tension strap means to said waist belt, and connecting means for adjustably connecting said second end of said tension strap means to said waist belt, thereby allowing said skateboard user to perform hands-free stunts without having to use his or her hands to hold or control said skateboard, said connecting means comprising a multi-level buckle through which said second end of said tension strap is threaded and whereby tension in said tension strap is increased and maintained by the user pulling upwardly on said second end of said tension strap.