Grip strip half chaps

Abstract

A half chap to provide a better grip to the rider's leg is discussed. The half chap includes a calf portion configured to encircle a rider's calf. The calf portion has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface has at least one grip strip. The grip strip is designed to improve grip of the half chap to the rider's leg. A strap extends below a lower end of the calf portion and configured to fit in front of the heel of the riders' boot to keep the half chap down and in place. A fastener is provided to close the calf portion.

1 . A half chap comprising:
 a calf portion configured to encircle a user's calf, the calf portion having an interior surface and an exterior surface,   wherein the interior surface includes at least one grip strip;   wherein the at least one grip strip extends horizontally around the circumference of the calf portion configured and is configured for gripping the calf portion against a leg of the wearer; and   wherein the at least one grip strip is disposed in an area of the calf portion separate from a top end circumference and a bottom end circumference of the calf portion;   a strap extends below a lower end of the calf portion; and   a fastener configured to close the calf portion.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one grip strip comprises a portion which is fixed vertically in the half chap. 
     
     
         4 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one grip strip comprises a plurality of grip patches. 
     
     
         5 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the calf portion further comprises a flexible calf panel extending vertically from an upper end of the calf portion to the lower end of the calf portion. 
     
     
         6 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one grip strip comprises a Silicone strip. 
     
     
         7 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the calf portion comprises at least one of: nylon, eco leather, leather and suede. 
     
     
         8 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises an elastic band. 
     
     
         9 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises at least one of: a zipper, buttons, hook-and-loop, Velcro and laces. 
     
     
         10 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises a zipper, and the half chaps further comprise a strap configured to secure the zipper when closed. 
     
     
         11 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface of the half chap further comprises a gripping surface. 
     
     
         12 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the gripping surface comprises ribbed structure. 
     
     
         13 . The half chap of  claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a gripping surface on an interior side of the strap.