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 a base comprising a plurality of separate base portions having at least 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 a base configured for attachment to a platform such that the base is disposed beneath the platform and the base comprising a plurality of separate base portions having a at least 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 a 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 1 , wherein a surfboard comprises the elongated platform and wherein the base is removably attached to the surfboard. 
   
   
       6 . 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. 
   
   
       7 . 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. 
   
   
       8 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the distance between the front pivot area and the rear pivot area is at least two feet. 
   
   
       9 . 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. 
   
   
       10 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the base portions comprise the front pivot area and the rear pivot area. 
   
   
       11 . The device according to  claim 10 , wherein the base portions comprise at least one pivot area between the front pivot area and the rear pivot area. 
   
   
       12 . A board sport training device comprising:
 an elongated platform for receiving a user; and   a plurality of separate base portions disposed beneath the platform and the base portions comprising a plurality of pivot areas being spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the platform and separated by a distance from the platform, such that the platform is pivotable from side-to-side when the plurality of pivot areas are in contact with a ground surface and the user steps to various positions between a front one of the pivot areas and a rear one of the pivot areas.   
   
   
       13 . The device according to  claim 12 , wherein 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 the front pivot area is lifted off the ground surface. 
   
   
       14 . The device according to  claim 12 , wherein each base portion comprises two semicircular convex protrusions separated by a swale, each convex protrusion forming one of the pivot areas, and each base portion having a substantially flat top perimeter for contacting a lower surface of the platform. 
   
   
       15 . The device according to  claim 12 , wherein the base portions are separable from the platform. 
   
   
       16 . The device according to  claim 15 , wherein each of the base portions is attached to the platform by one or more straps. 
   
   
       17 . The device according to  claim 15 , wherein the platform comprises a surfboard. 
   
   
       18 . The device according to  claim 14 , wherein the base portions are substantially identical to each other. 
   
   
       19 . The device according to  claim 14 , wherein the base portions are stackable by the two semicircular convex protrusions of one or more of the base portions extending into two concave indentations of another one of the base portions. 
   
   
       20 . The device according to  claim 12 , wherein the base portions are substantially identical to each other. 
   
   
       21 . A board sport training device comprising a plurality of separate base portions configured for attachment to a bottom surface of a sport board by straps, each base portion comprising at least one convex protrusions and each base portion having a substantially flat top perimeter for contacting a lower surface of the platform and, when attached to the sport board, the convex protrusions form a plurality of pivot areas spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the sport board and separated by a distance from the platform such that the platform is pivotable from side-to-side when the plurality of pivot areas are in contact with a ground surface and a user steps to various positions on the sport board. 
   
   
       22 . The device according to  claim 21 , wherein the base portions are substantially identical to each other. 
   
   
       23 . The device according to  claim 22 , wherein base portions are stackable by the convex protrusions of one or more of the separable portions extending into the concave indentations of another one of the separable portions. 
   
   
       24 . The device according to  claim 21 , wherein each of the base portions is attached to the platform by one or more straps. 
   
   
       25 . The device according to  claim 21 , wherein each base portion comprises two semicircular convex protrusions separated by a swale, each convex protrusion forming one of the pivot areas, and each base portion having a substantially flat top perimeter for contacting a lower surface of the platform. 
   
   
       26 . 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 comprising a plurality of separate base portions having at least 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.   
   
   
       27 . The method according to  claim 26 , further comprising the user moving from a prone paddling position to a standing position while performing side-to-side balancing. 
   
   
       28 . The method according to  claim 26 , further comprising the user stepping along the device while performing side-to-side balancing. 
   
   
       29 . The method according to  claim 26 , further comprising placing the device on a hard ground surface. 
   
   
       30 . The method according to  claim 26 , further comprising placing the device on a soft ground surface. 
   
   
       31 . The method according to  claim 30 , wherein the soft ground surface comprises wet sand of a beach.