Board sport training device and method of use

Abstract

The present invention provides a board sport training device and a method of use. In accordance with an embodiment, a board sport training device comprises an elongated platform for receiving a user and a base disposed beneath the platform. The base has a front pivot area and a rear pivot area. The front pivot area and the rear pivot area are positioned along a longitudinal axis of the platform and separated by a distance from the platform. The front pivot area and the rear pivot area are also separated by a distance from each other such that the platform is pivotable from side-to-side when the front pivot area and the rear pivot area are in contact with a ground surface and the user steps to various positions between the front pivot area and the rear pivot area. The rear pivot area is inset from a rear end of the platform such that the platform is rotatable about the rear pivot area when the user steps to a position such that only the rear pivot area is in contact with the ground surface.

1 . A board sport training device comprising: 
 an elongated platform for receiving a user; and    a base disposed beneath the platform and having a front pivot area and a rear pivot area, the front pivot area and the rear pivot area being positioned along a longitudinal axis of the platform and separated by a distance from the platform, the front pivot area and the rear pivot area being separated by a distance from each other such that the platform is pivotable from side-to-side when the front pivot area and the rear pivot area are in contact with a ground surface and the user steps to various positions between the front pivot area and the rear pivot area, and the rear pivot area being inset from a rear end of the platform, such that the platform is rotatable about the rear pivot area when the user steps to a position such that only the rear pivot area is in contact with the ground surface.    
   
   
       2 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the base at the front pivot area and at the rear pivot area is substantially semi-elliptical in cross-section.  
   
   
       3 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the base at the front pivot area and at the rear pivot area is substantially semi-circular in cross-section.  
   
   
       4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the rear pivot area is separated by a distance from the platform by a first distance and the front pivot area is separated by a distance from the platform by a second distance and wherein the first distance is substantially greater than the second distance.  
   
   
       5 . The device according to  claim 4 , wherein the base has a maximum height of approximately 7-8′ at the rear pivot area and a maximum height of approximately 4-5 inches at the front pivot area.  
   
   
       6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein a surfboard comprises the elongated platform and wherein the base is removably attached to the surfboard.  
   
   
       7 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the elongated platform and the base are constructed as a unitary body.  
   
   
       8 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the front pivot area and the rear pivot area are in contact with the ground surface when a center of gravity of the device and the user is positioned between the front and rear pivot areas.  
   
   
       9 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein only the rear pivot area is in contact with the ground surface when a center of gravity of the device and the user is positioned over the rear pivot area.  
   
   
       10 . The device according to  claim 9 , wherein the platform is substantially parallel with the ground surface when only the rear pivot area is in contact with the ground surface.  
   
   
       11 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the base is formed of a substantially rigid material.  
   
   
       12 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the base is substantially hollow.  
   
   
       13 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the base is substantially solid.  
   
   
       14 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the base at the rear pivot area is substantially rounded as seen from the side and front.  
   
   
       15 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the distance between the front pivot area and the rear pivot area is at least two feet.  
   
   
       16 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the distance between the front pivot area and the rear pivot area is between approximately three and seven feet.  
   
   
       17 . A method of board sport training using a training device, comprising steps of: 
 obtaining a training device, the training device comprising an elongated platform for receiving a user and a base disposed beneath the platform, the base having a front pivot area and a rear pivot area, the front pivot area and the rear pivot area being positioned along a longitudinal axis of the platform and separated by a distance from the platform, and the rear pivot area being separated by a distance from a rear end of the platform;    positioning the user on the platform at various positions between the front pivot area and the rear pivot area such that a center of gravity of the device and the user is between the front and rear pivot areas and the user performs side-to-side balancing; and    positioning the user on the platform such that a center of gravity of the device and the user is over the rear pivot area such that the user rotates the device about the rear pivot area.    
   
   
       18 . The method according to  claim 9 , further comprising the user moving from a prone paddling position to a standing position while performing side-to-side balancing.  
   
   
       19 . The method according to  claim 9 , further comprising the user stepping along the device while performing side-to-side balancing.  
   
   
       20 . The method according to  claim 9 , further comprising placing the device on a hard ground surface.  
   
   
       21 . The method according to  claim 9 , further comprising placing the device on a soft ground surface.  
   
   
       22 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein the soft ground surface comprises wet sand of a beach.