| 摘要 |
<p>A two-piece snowboard (10) includes an improved bottom shape and connector (12). The bottom surface of each snowboard section (11a and 11b) facilitates three primary functions: riding in a straight line, turning, and stopping. The bottom surfaces are concave or substantially flat, and grooves (40) or ridges (26) are provided along bottom edges of the sections (11a and 11b) to provide for turning and/or braking. Thus placed, the grooves (40) and/or ridges (26) do not interfere with straight line riding. The connector (12) is somewhat stiff, and resists twisting. An example of a suitable connector (12) is a length of reinforced hydraulic hose. The connector (12) allows both vertical and horizontal flexing to facilitate riding over irregular terrain, while resisting twisting between sections to facilitate control.</p> |
