Wakesurfing systems and methods
US10640181B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2021/566
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Many embodiments described herein prevent damage to a surf rope and/or watercraft due to a surf rope remaining in the water after it is released by a wakesurfer. The wakesurfing system may include a first and second reel assembly arranged and configured to retract a discarded surf rope. The first reel assembly may have a telescoping and rotatable boom and may be coupled to a side of the watercraft. The second reel assembly may be coupled to a tower, pylon, or ski hook of the watercraft. The first reel assembly may have a first cord reel coupled to a handle of the surf rope, and the second reel assembly may have a second cord reel coupled to a proximal location of the surf rope. The first and second cord reels, and the surf rope, may be in a retracted position when not in use, and in an extended position when used by a wakesurfer.
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