Patent ID: 7481689
Filing Date: 2009-01-27
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A method for a surfer to surf with a rein, comprising: securing a bottom end of a flexible strap to a surfboard; securing the top end of the flexible strap to the surfer; pulling the flexible strap tight and loose; securing the bottom end of the flexible strap to the surfboard via a leash plug; inserting the leash plug into a deck of the surfboard; inserting the leash plug between 12 inches and 30 inches from a forward most fin of the surfboard; locating the leash plug midway between the feet of the surfer, the feet of the surfer positioned as they would be when the surfer is riding the surfboard; connecting the bottom end of the flexible strap to a bar located in the middle of the leash plug; orienting the bar across the width of the surfboard; connecting the bottom end of the flexible strap to the bar of the leash plug so that the bottom end of the flexible strap lays flat when the surfer lies on the surfboard to paddle; configuring all points of the flexible strap that are attached to the surfer to break away from the surfer upon the surfer falling when the flexible strap is in use during surfing; securing the top end of the flexible strap to the surfer using a sliding mechanism; removing the sliding mechanism; moving the sliding mechanism along the flexible strap as the upper body of the surfer moves farther or closer to the deck of the surfboard; and maintaining the flexible strap taut and accessible but with some slack when the surfer stands upright with the upper body of the surfer at a farthest point from the deck of the surfboard.