Snow recreation device

Abstract

A snow recreation device is provided. The device is defined by a convex bottom surface that includes tracking and steering ridges. In some embodiments, the device includes raised handles configured to position a rider's grip above the bottom surface of the device.

1 . A snowboard, comprising: 
 a body having a generally convex bottom surface configured to slide over snow and an opposing top surface configured to support a rider; wherein the body includes a middle portion having a substantially flat top surface, and opposing end portions, each having an upwardly curving concave top surface; and    a pair of raised handles mounted to opposite sides of the body, wherein each handle is configured to position a rider's grip above the bottom surface of the body.    
     
     
         2 . The snowboard of  claim 1 , wherein each handle is centered between opposing ends of the body.  
     
     
         3 . The snowboard of  claim 1 , wherein each handle is at least 10 inches long.  
     
     
         4 . A snowboard, comprising: 
 a body defined by a perimeter with a generally rectilinear middle portion flanked by opposing elliptical end portions;    a handle assembly including a handle running along each side of the body, wherein each handle is configured to position a rider's grip above the bottom surface of the body.    
     
     
         5 . The snowboard of  claim 4 , wherein the rectilinear middle portion has a maximum width between 7 and 10 inches, and the elliptical end portions each have a maximum width between 11 and 14 inches.  
     
     
         6 . The snowboard of  claim 4 , wherein each handle of the handle assembly is centered between opposing ends of the body.  
     
     
         7 . The snowboard of  claim 4 , wherein each handle of the handle assembly is at least 10 inches long.  
     
     
         8 . A snow sled, comprising: 
 a body having a central area with a top surface configured to receive a rider and a bottom surface configured to contact snow;    a plurality of handles positioned along each side of the body for a rider to grip when riding; and    a plurality of arcuate steering ridges extending along the bottom surface and configured to aid in steering the sled.    
     
     
         9 . The snow sled of  claim 8 , wherein the body includes: 
 a nose portion at the front end of the body;    a tail portion at the rear end of the body; and    a central portion between the nose portion and the tail portion.    
     
     
         10 . The snow sled of  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of handles includes three pairs of handles: 
 a first pair positioned near the nose portion on opposite sides of the body;    a second pair positioned near the tail portion on opposite sides of the body; and    a third pair positioned between the nose portion and the central portion on opposite sides of the body.    
     
     
         11 . The snow sled of  claim 10 , wherein a rider in a prone position may grip one of the first pair of handles on one side of the sled body and one of the third pair of handles on the other side of the sled body and use this grip to shift the rider's weight and cause the sled to turn.  
     
     
         12 . The snow sled of  claim 10 , wherein a rider in a seated position may grip both of the second pair of handles to shift the rider's weight toward one side and to cause the sled to turn towards that side.  
     
     
         13 . The snow sled of  claim 8 , wherein the body includes a sheet of foam plastic adhered to the top surface of the sled.