INFLATABLE RAFT Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: sportive equipment. SUBSTANCE: small inflatable raft has multisectional vessel with rubber casings located in each section and communicated one with another via air channel. Vessel has base of solid flexible material, fastening belts for attachment to user's thighs, back and shoulders, as well as pockets fixed to fastening belt and to inflatable raft sides. Age size of inflatable raft depends on width of user's chest. Raft of such construction may be used for training swimming, for improvement of sportive results and as rescue means. EFFECT: simplified construction, wider operational capabilities, increased swimming speed and convenient use. 3 dwg