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Skis Rossignol

Olivier Haupt

Jean-Marc Pascal

Christophe Papon

Laurent Perret

Philippe Gouzes

Snowboard binding (), comprising a base () on which a foot-gripping strap () is mounted, and in which strap () is capable of moving around a transversal axis () to enable strap () to be folded towards base (), and in which at least part of strap () is capable of pivoting relative to the base to enable the said section of strap () to move outwards when shoes are put on, characterized in that the said section of the strap is connected to the base via a mechanism () which is hinged relative to the base around an axis () which is more or less parallel to the longitudinal middle plane of the binding, such that it enables this section of strap () to move outwards, said mechanism () also comprising a pivot hinge () with the said section of the strap to enable this section of the strap to pivot in a folding movement towards base ().

Snowboarding binding

A binding () which retains a boot () on a snowboard () includes a base member (). Rear walls () and a rear arch () with a rear portion () of the base member support a heel of the boot. A front support piece () to which a toe strap () is pivotally mounted (), is adjustably mounted to a front part () of the base member. The front support piece is longitudinally adjustable and a length of the toe strap is adjustable to enable the binding to receive boots of different length and style.

Bindings for ski boots for snowboards

A ski boot binding for snowboards includes a base ( ) to which a back piece ( ) is pivotally mounted. The back piece ( ) extends upward from the base and supports the user's ankle. The degree to which the back piece flexes affects an amount of support which it provides to the user's ankle. A reinforcement ( ) is mounted on a central part of a rear face ( ) of the back piece. The reinforcement is adjustably mounted for vertical movement relative to the back piece to adjust the flexibility of the back piece, hence the amount of rearward ankle support.

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Grenoble, France

Olivier Haupt