Hybrid board and methods of riding the same

Abstract

An improvement to a traditional skateboard or traditional longboard with the addition of an attached, low-lying handlebar and riding methods. A traditional skateboard or traditional longboard limits riding positions or choices amid a standing position being standard riding practice. Although some riders attempt other riding positions, such as squatting, these unconventional riding positions are not technically pursuant to the current design, purpose, proper usage or intended use of a traditional skateboard or traditional longboard. These unconventional practices restrict board control and therefore increase the risk of injuries overall. The purpose of this improvement is to present the rider of a traditional skateboard or traditional longboard flexibility to implement different riding positions. With the attachment of a low-lying handlebar, the traditional skateboard or traditional longboard ultimately becomes a hybrid board allowing to ride kneeling or squatted. Additionally, there is an increase of board control and safety while in alternate riding positions.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A hybrid board for riding, comprising:
 a. A fixed, low-lying handlebar   
     
     
         2 . A method of riding a hybrid board comprising:
 a. Holding the fixed, low-lying handlebar and;   b. kneeling on the top deck.   
     
     
         3 . A method of riding a hybrid board comprising:
 a. Holding the fixed, low-lying handlebar and;   b. squatting on the top deck.   
     
     
         4 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  wherein said hybrid board is an improvement of a traditional skateboard or/and a traditional longboard. 
     
     
         5 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  further comprising a deck, trucks, and wheels. 
     
     
         6 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  wherein said handlebar varies in styles to meet different riding needs or preferences. 
     
     
         7 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  wherein said handlebar is attached to the top deck of the board by utilizing the existing truck mounting hole pattern, partial or whole, new school or old school pattern. 
     
     
         8 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  wherein said handlebar is attached to any area of the board's deck: top, bottom, or sides. 
     
     
         9 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  wherein said handlebar is able to move and/or rotate. 
     
     
         10 . The hybrid board of  claim 1  further comprising a knee pad affixed to the top deck of the board. 
     
     
         11 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  wherein said hybrid board is a type of wheeled riding device or other riding device. 
     
     
         12 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  wherein a braking system is incorporated. 
     
     
         13 . The hybrid board from  claim 1  wherein said handlebar is attached with a removable system. 
     
     
         14 . The hybrid board from  claim 1 , wherein said handlebar is permanently affixed. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the rider uses said handlebar in conjunction with body movement and body weight to control and/or manipulate the board. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising the rider to maintain one leg kneeling on the top deck, pushing off from either side with preferred leg, and returning the pushing leg to the kneeling position. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the rider can transition to different riding positions such as but not limited to: squatting; releasing the handlebar to standing. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the rider uses said handlebar in conjunction with body movement and body weight to control or manipulate the board. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the rider propels the board forward by lifting body upwards, while maintaining a leaned over hold on said handlebars, pushing off from either side with preferred leg, and returning the pushing leg to the board and returning to squatted position. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the rider can transition to different riding positions such as but not limited to: kneeling; releasing the handlebar to standing.