If anyone has a weird mind like mine and or understands anything about patents this can be a fun search. It is a good viewing if you have a spare 30mins or so :)

www.google.com/search?q=windsurfing&btnG=Search+Patents&tbm=pts&tbo=1&hl=en

For those of you who don't here are a few windsurfing inventions over the past 20 years- not surprising some of the the ideas have not come to fruition.

A air horn for your mast
patents.google.com/patent/US5136964?oq=windsurfing

Self propulsion
patents.google.com/patent/US4194458?oq=windsurfing

A favorite- the palm harness!!
patents.google.com/patent/US20030154538?oq=windsurfing

Collapsible board... with wheels

patents.google.com/patent/US20020166488?oq=windsurfing


Sail reefing

patents.google.com/patent/US5638763?oq=windsurfing

Rescue fin- where would you store it
patents.google.com/patent/US4789368?oq=windsurfing


Inflatable wing
patents.google.com/patent/US4858854?oq=windsurfing

Magnetic foot straps
patents.google.com/patent/US20060197311?oq=windsurfing

There are so many more interesting ones- robotic devices, power devices for motorizing your windsurfer.

Fascinating lecture !
hopefully windsurfing equipment manufactures will avoid the tablets patents war that only slow the progress...
not sure it coffee cup holders (must have in your car device) attached to the boom or mast are already invented ?
kiter spotter ?
on sail display ?
retractable fin?
solar sail?

dinsdale said...

h20 said...
A favorite- the palm harness!!
patents.google.com/patent/US20030154538?oq=windsurfing

I'd buy these if they were available. Multiple old injuries and subsequent surgeries have left me with residual weakness in my grip, so these look like just the beez neez. Alas .

Hey dins, look up Clincher they are a waterski glove and the idea is the same as what is posted in the link.

www.h2oproshop.com/waterski-gloves.html