Embodiments include a collapsible utility pole that snowboarders can carry easily in their pants pocket and can be quickly pulled out and extended to a completely rigid pole to push themselves over flat sections of downhill runs. The utility pole can also being useful when getting off the chair lift to move toward the slopes. Embodiments of the device have the capability of being converted into a small shovel or ice pick by detaching the snow basket and attaching a desired device.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. section 119(e) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/508,669, titled "SNOWBOARD UTILITY POLE", filed Oct. 2, 2003, by Justin M. Spragg and Joseph M. Parker, which is also incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
