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Herein taught is a new device for improving the overall function and/or aerodynamic qualities of a typical snowboard. The device may be manufactured independently as an accessory item, or it may be included in the snowboard at the point of manufacture. The main improvement being an elongated member

Herein taught is a new device for improving the overall function and/or aerodynamic qualities of a typical snowboard. The device may be manufactured independently as an accessory item, or it may be included in the snowboard at the point of manufacture. The main improvement being an elongated member which when combined with a snowboard, functions as a springboard respectively. Whereby, bodily movements and/or energies of a user are transferred from the springboard into the snowboard and greatly aid with overall performance, especially jumping and turning.

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1. An accessory device for use in combination with a snowboard comprising: said accessory device being an elongated member having a first end; a second end; a top surface; a bottom surface; a central region; and an attachment member; said first end and said second end defining an X-axis, said centra

1. An accessory device for use in combination with a snowboard comprising: said accessory device being an elongated member having a first end; a second end; a top surface; a bottom surface; a central region; and an attachment member; said first end and said second end defining an X-axis, said central region being located between each said end along a Y-axis relative to said X-axis, said snowboard comprising a nose portion; a tail portion; a base surface; a top surface; and a central section between each said portion; and said attachment member having attachment means for attaching and interconnecting said elongated member and said snowboard together; whereby when said elongated member is attached onto said snowboard, said elongated member functions as a spring board and increases overall performance of said snowboard; wherein said attachment member is formed from an integrally formed plug insert and a cap member in combination, said integrally formed plug insert having an enlarged bottom section which forms a protruding horizontal lip, said plug insert having a top section which forms an upraised vertical protrusion, said central section of said snowboard having a hole there through which is of a shape and size to receive and mate with said integrally formed plug insert, said cap member being of a shape and size to be attached onto and mate with said top section of said integrally formed plug insert; and said central region, said cap member, and said integrally formed plug insert are aligned in combination with each other to form at least one centralized vertical hole for receiving a fastener therein; wherein said elongated member and said snowboard having a spaced apart relationship. 2. The accessory device for use in combination with a snowboard of claim 1 wherein said elongated member further includes multiple foot binding mounting holes near each said end. 3. An accessory device for use in combination with a snowboard comprising: said accessory device being an elongated member having a first end; a second end; a top surface; a bottom surface; a central region; and an attachment member; said first end and said second end defining an X-axis, said central region being located between each said end along a Y-axis relative to said X-axis, said snowboard comprising a nose portion; a tail portion; a base surface; a top surface; and a central section between each said portion; and said attachment member having attachment means for attaching and interconnecting said elongated member and said snowboard together; whereby when said elongated member is attached onto said snowboard, said elongated member functions as a spring board and increases overall performance of said snowboard; wherein said central region of said elongated member is cut into a first half section and a second half section, said attachment member is formed from an integrally formed plug insert and a cap member in combination, said integrally formed plug insert having an enlarged bottom section which forms a protruding horizontal lip, said plug insert having a top section which forms an upraised vertical protrusion, said central section of said snowboard having a hole there through which is of a shape and size to receive and mate with said integrally formed plug insert, said cap member being of a shaped and size to be attached onto and mate with said top section of said integrally formed plug insert; said first half section, said cap member, and said integrally formed plug insert are aligned in combination with each other to form at least one vertical hole for receiving a fastener therein; and said second half section, said cap member, and said integrally formed plug insert are aligned in combination with each other to form at least one vertical hole for receiving a fastener therein; whereby said elongated member and said snowboard have a spaced apart relationship.