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The present invention provides a turf board for simulating snowboarding on snowless terrain. The turf board includes a platform, two wheel assemblies and two bindings. Each of the wheel assemblies includes tires independently attached to a bottom surface of the platform by a shock absorber suspensio

The present invention provides a turf board for simulating snowboarding on snowless terrain. The turf board includes a platform, two wheel assemblies and two bindings. Each of the wheel assemblies includes tires independently attached to a bottom surface of the platform by a shock absorber suspension. In a preferred embodiment, each of the wheel assemblies include a unique, three-piece rim which maintains the tire. The two bindings are attached to a top surface of the platform for securing a user to the turf board.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for simulating snowboarding on snowless terrain, the device comprising:a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface and means connected to the upper surface for securing the platform to a user; anda pair of spaced wheel assemblies connected to the lower su

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for simulating snowboarding on snowless terrain, the device comprising:a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface and means connected to the upper surface for securing the platform to a user; anda pair of spaced wheel assemblies connected to the lower surface of the platform, wherein each of the wheel assemblies comprises:a pair of spaced lever arms having pivot ends pivotally connected to the first end of a hinge plate, each of the lever arms having base ends configured to carry a wheel;a pair of spaced shock absorbers having first ends connected to the spaced lever arms, respectively, at a point spaced from the pivot ends, each shock absorber farther having second ends connected to the hinge plates; anda pair of wheels rotatably connected to the base ends, respectively, of the spaced lever arms.