Unitary security accessory for a surfboard

Abstract

Provided herein are improvements in surfboard security.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A unitary security accessory for a surfboard which comprises:
 a retractable leash assembly including a retractable leash having a first end anchored to an interior anchor location within said leash assembly and a second, free end for attaching to the ankle of a surfer;   a generally wedge shaped body having formed therein a storage compartment for housing said retractable leash assembly, said storage compartment communicating with the exterior so as to facilitate extension and retraction of said leash, said body further having an upper surface for supporting the surfer and a lower surface juxtaposed to an upper rear surface of the surfboard; and   fastening means for fastening said lower surface of said body and thus said accessory to the upper rear surface of the surfboard.   
     
     
         2 . An accessory according to  claim 1 , wherein said wedge shaped body has a tapered configuration from a rear edge portion to a front edge portion thereof. 
     
     
         3 . An accessory according to  claim 2 , wherein said storage compartment has an opening formed in said lower surface of said body. 
     
     
         4 . An accessory according to  claim 3 , wherein said leash assembly further includes:
 a spring-retained winding mechanism for winding thereon said leash; and   a generally disk-shaped casing configured to store said leash in a generally flat wound arrangement, wherein said winding mechanism is mounted within said casing and said casing has a lateral opening adapted to facilitate passage of said leash when being retracted or paid out.   
     
     
         5 . An accessory according to  claim 4 , wherein said disk-shaped casing has an overall thickness which is less than the thickness of said body at the location of said storage compartment.