Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a convertible standup paddle board (SUP) paddle. The convertible SUP paddle includes a first paddle end with a first, fixed blade, a second paddle end with a handle for gripping, and a shaft connecting the first paddle end to the second paddle end. Incorporated and housed within the handle end of the paddle shaft is a second, folding blade comprised of a plurality of overlapping/interlocking fan blades. The second folding blade is collapsed for SUP styles paddling and expanded for kayak-style paddling. Means for expanding, collapsing and locking the fan blades in either an expanded or collapsed format are also disclosed.
CONVERTIBLE STANDUP PADDLE BOARD PADDLE
2023-07-13
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING |