Kayak having improved thighstrap assembly
US5493982A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B34/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A open cockpit kayak is provided including an improved thighstrap arrangement. The arrangement includes left and right thighstraps situated on respective sides of the cockpit area and extending in the longitudinal direction of the hull. Opposite ends of each thighstrap are movably connected to the hull at respective fore and aft connection locations. Each of the thighstraps includes an elastic element to maintain it in tension between the respective fore and aft connection locations. As a result, the thighstraps will generally remain taut against the hull when not in use. Further, the thighstraps will remain in engagement with a paddler's knees during use so that the paddler may easily achieve positive control of the kayak.
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