Patent ID: 6773021
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A sliding device for supporting a rider when sliding on a surface, comprising:a runner having an upper surface, first and second ends, an intermediate portion between the ends, a width, and a length; a deck elevated from the runner, the deck having a front to back direction, an upper surface that supports a rider, and a lower surface, wherein a width of at least a portion of the deck is greater than the width of the runner; a first spacer secured to the runner at a runner attachment position and secured to the deck at a deck attachment position so that forces applied by a rider on the deck are transmitted to the runner, and so that the deck is restrained from pivoting about an axis running in the front to back direction; and a second spacer secured to the runner and the deck; wherein at least one of the spacers is constructed and arranged to allow the runner and the deck to pivot in the front to back direction.