Kayak Mobility Tool

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nun-chuck-like kayaking mobility tool that enables easy maneuverability and repositioning of a kayak while obviating damage to a blade of a paddle or oar. The kayaking mobility tool includes a nun-chuck-like appearance, and includes a pair of shafts connected through a connecting cord. The shafts can be used for pushing off rocks, obstructions, the riverbed and other impediments in the kayaking path. The shafts and associated handles enable the kayaker to place the shafts on an underwater obstruction for turning the kayak in a desired direction while sitting in the kayak. The handles can include grips for comfortable holding of the shafts by the kayaker. The shafts can include caps at the respective bottom ends for secure gripping on the riverbed or obstruction. The mobility tool obviates the use of paddles/oars for pushing away from obstructions in order to reposition the kayak.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A watercraft mobility aid device comprising:
 a first shaft including a top end and a bottom end;   a second shaft including a top end and a bottom end;   a connecting cord attached to said top end of said first shaft at one end and attached to said top end of said second shaft at another end;   a first ergonomic grip proximal to said top end of said first shaft;   a second ergonomic grip proximal to said top end of said second shaft;   a first abrasion resistant cap at said bottom end of said first shaft;   a second abrasion resistant cap at said bottom end of said second shaft; and   said first shaft and said second shaft include a length generally from about 1.5 feet to about 4.0 feet.   
     
     
         2 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 1 , wherein said first shaft and said second shaft are tubular. 
     
     
         3 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 2 , wherein said first shaft and said second shaft are telescoping. 
     
     
         4 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 2 , wherein said first shaft and said second shaft include a diameter generally from about 1.0 inches to about 3.0 inches. 
     
     
         5 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 4 , wherein said first shaft and said second shaft include a length generally from about 2.0 feet to about 3.5 feet 
     
     
         6 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 5 , wherein said connecting cord includes a material selected from the group consisting of a metal, a stainless steel, a rope, and a nylon cord. 
     
     
         7 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 6 , wherein said connecting cord includes a length generally from about 3.0 feet to about 6.0 feet. 
     
     
         8 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 7 , wherein said first abrasion resistant cap and said second abrasion resistance cap include a material selected from the group consisting of a leather, a rubber, and a plastic. 
     
     
         9 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 8 , wherein said first shaft and said second shaft include a material selected from the group consisting of an oak, an loquat and an pasania. 
     
     
         10 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 8 , wherein said first shaft and said second shaft include a material selected from the group consisting of a plastic, a polymer, and a metal. 
     
     
         11 . A watercraft mobility aid device comprising:
 a first telescoping shaft including a top end and a bottom end, wherein said first telescoping shaft includes an inner member and an outer member;   said inner member of said first telescoping shaft selectively fixed at specific locations within said outer member of said first telescoping shaft to adjust a length of said first telescoping member;   a second telescoping shaft including a top end and a bottom end, wherein said second telescoping shaft includes an inner member and an outer member;   said inner member of said second telescoping shaft selectively fixed at specific locations within said outer member of said second telescoping shaft to adjust a length of said second telescoping member;   a connecting cord attached to said top end of said first telescoping shaft at one end and attached to said top end of said second telescoping shaft at another end;   a first ergonomic grip proximal to said top end of said first telescoping shaft;   a second ergonomic grip proximal to said top end of said second telescoping shaft;   a first abrasion resistant cap at said bottom end of said first telescoping shaft;   a second abrasion resistant cap at said bottom end of said second telescoping shaft; and   said first telescoping shaft and said second telescoping shaft include an adjustable length generally from about 1.5 feet to about 4.0 feet.   
     
     
         12 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 11 , wherein said first telescoping shaft and said second telescoping shaft are tubular. 
     
     
         13 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 12 , wherein said first telescoping shaft and said second telescoping shaft include a diameter generally from about 1.0 inches to about 3.0 inches. 
     
     
         14 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 13 , wherein said first telescoping shaft and said second telescoping shaft include an adjustable length generally from about 2.0 feet to about 3.5 feet. 
     
     
         15 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 14 , wherein said connecting cord includes a material selected from the group consisting of a metal, a stainless steel, a rope and a nylon cord. 
     
     
         16 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 15 , wherein said connecting cord includes a length generally from about 3.0 feet to about 6.0 feet. 
     
     
         17 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 16 , wherein said first abrasion resistant cap and said second abrasion resistance cap include a material selected from the group consisting of a leather, a rubber, and a plastic. 
     
     
         18 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 17 , wherein said first shaft and said second shaft include a material selected from the group consisting of a plastic, a polymer, and a metal. 
     
     
         19 . A watercraft mobility aid device comprising:
 a first telescoping shaft including a top end and a bottom end, wherein said first telescoping shaft includes an inner member and an outer member;   said inner member of said first telescoping shaft selectively fixed at specific locations within said outer member of said first telescoping shaft to adjust a length of said first telescoping member;   a second telescoping shaft including a top end and a bottom end, wherein said second telescoping shaft includes an inner member and an outer member;   said inner member of said second telescoping shaft selectively fixed at specific locations within said outer member of said second telescoping shaft to adjust a length of said second telescoping member;   said first telescoping shaft and said second telescoping shaft are tubular;   said first telescoping shaft and said second telescoping shaft include a diameter generally from about 1.0 inches to about 3.0 inches;   a connecting cord attached to said top end of said first telescoping shaft at one end and attached to said top end of said second telescoping shaft at another end;   a first ergonomic grip proximal to said top end of said first telescoping shaft;   a second ergonomic grip proximal to said top end of said second telescoping shaft;   a first abrasion resistant cap at said bottom end of said first telescoping shaft;   a second abrasion resistant cap at said bottom end of said second telescoping shaft; and   said first telescoping shaft and said second telescoping shaft include an adjustable length generally from about 1.5 feet to about 4.0 feet.   
     
     
         20 . The watercraft mobility aid device of  claim 19 , wherein said first telescoping shaft and said second telescoping shaft include an adjustable length generally from about 2.0 feet to about 3.5 feet.