Patent ID: 8821203

Claim:
A body surfing hydrofoil comprising: a breastplate having a buoyant material extending between a first side of an inner surface and an outer surface, the breastplate having a planar shape defined by a perimeter having opposing sides diverging outwardly from a top portion to a bottom portion, wherein the breastplate has a generally rigid construction; a first spacer affixed to and extending lengthwise along a second side of the inner surface of the breastplate, wherein the first side of the inner surface is opposite the second side; a second spacer affixed to and extending lengthwise along the second side of the inner surface of the breastplate and spaced apart from and positioned parallel to the first spacer creating an open space therebetween, wherein the first and second spacers are sufficiently flexible for compressing and retracting as a result of breathing by a person biased against the spacers and of sufficient thickness to provide a separation of the person's torso from the water surface when a hydrofoil effect occurs; and a rear flotation member having an integral connection with the breastplate.