A device, suitable for providing support for sailors while hiking from a sailing vessel, comprises a lumbar support structure 22 which in use is positioned in the lower back region, and to which is attached a support structure 23 which is secured to a region of the lower leg or knee. A lower leg support 21may be connected to foot straps 51. The device may be incorporated into a garment that is shaped and/or configured to resist the backwards leaning moment of a sailor whilst hiking thereby reducing muscular strain and effort.


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    Title :

    Watersport hiking support system


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    Publication date :

    2015-07-01


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    A41D Oberbekleidung , OUTERWEAR / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING



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