Adjustable binding strap for securing a snowboard boot within a baseplate
US6062576A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A binding strap for use in a soft boot snowboard binding is provided, the binding strap including a flexible, unitary binding member having an ankle section connected to a toe section by a midsection. The binding strap may be configured and dimensioned to preferably provide a rider with easy entry and exit from the strap. In addition, the shape and flexible nature of the binding makes it comfortable to use, while also allowing it to perform well by securely engaging the rider's boot to the snowboard. The unitary construction allows the binding strap to move in an integrated manner, while the surface area of the binding strap reduces pressure points by distributing pressure exerted by the binding over a relatively large surface area of the boot, and hence foot, of the rider.
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