Abstract

A swimming float has a first float portion and a second float portion interconnected by a middle portion. The middle portion includes an aperture for receiving a swimmers head. The aperture defines a left shoulder and a right shoulder. The left and right shoulders are flexible such that first and second float portions are able to be arranged against a front and back of the swimmer. The swimming float includes a strap that connects the first float portion to the second float portion. The swimming float is able to be arranged, in use, between a users legs in order to hold the swimming float to the swimmer. Advantageously, the swimming float is able to be worn by the swimmer without the need for material or floats between the arms and torso which would otherwise hinder the swimmers movements and can prevent the development of proper strokes. Furthermore, when the swimmer develops greater ability, the swimming float can be used as a separate float (e.g. not worn).

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 69/14 - Teaching frames for swimming
• A63B 31/00 - Swimming aids

Abstract

An article of sporting equipment for use as a training aid for the disciplines of shot, hammer, discus and javelin. The article of sporting equipment comprising a utility part and a shot part. The utility part has a shaft for replicating a portion of a shaft of a javelin. The shaft is connected at one end to a handle wherein the handle replicates the handle of a hammer. An end of the handle forms an edge to replicate an edge of a discus. The shot part is detachably connected to the other end of the shaft. When detached, the short part replicates a shot. The shot part can be connected to the shaft in a fixed and non fixed manner. When connected in the non fixed manner, the shot part is connected to the shaft by a flexible member in order for the article to replicate a hammer. When connected in the fixed manner, the shot part is held fast to the shaft in order to replicate a javelin and discus. Consequently, there is provided a method of using the article of sporting equipment as a javelin and discus when the utility part and shot part are connected in a fixed manner. The method comprising re-arranging the shot part to be attached in the non fixed manner to use the article as a hammer and detaching the shot part to use the shot part as a shot. Thus multiple disciplines can be practiced with one article.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 65/00 - Implements for throwing
• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• A63B 65/02 - Darts, spears or the like
• A63B 65/04 - Throwing-hammers
• A63B 65/06 - Heavy throwing-balls
• A63B 65/10 - Discus discsQuoits