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Splitboard binding apparatus

a technology of skis and skis, applied in the field of ski skis, can solve the problems of difficulty for skiers, poor snow travel adaptability of both techniques, and completely different foot positioning

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-01-15
RAYNER CHRISTOPHER GARY
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The invention is a system for attaching boots to a split snowboard. The system has two options: one for attaching the boots across the two halves of the board for a more typical snowboarding experience, and another for attaching the boots to each half for a more ski-like experience. This allows the snowboard to be used in a wider range of conditions, especially when paddling or skimming.

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One problem that snow boarders experience is difficulty when moving on flat or uphill terrain.
Both techniques are poorly suited to snow travel.
One problem that is faced by split boarders is that the positioning of the feet is completely different when the board is used as a snowboard compared to when it is used as skis.
This is typically time consuming and requires a high degree of dexterity.

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[0106]With reference to FIGS. 1a, 2 and 3 there is shown a split board in a ride mode configuration, as generally indicated by designator 100. Split board 101 comprises first half 12 and second half 14. First half 12 and second half 14 are joined together by latching devices 20 (not shown in FIG. 3) and boot binding first attachment portions 16 which are clamped to second attachment portions 21 (not shown in FIG. 1a or 2). Split board 101 also includes third attachment portions 18, as shown in FIGS. 1a and 2.

[0107]With reference to FIG. 1b there is shown a split board assembly in a ski mode as generally indicated by designator 200. Split board 200 comprises separate first half 12 and second half 14. First half 12 and second half 14 include boot binding first attachment portions 16 which are clamped to third attachment portions 18. First half 12 also includes second attachment portion 21 first clampable members 24 and latching devices 20 second base portions 76. Second half 14 includ...

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Abstract

A boot attachment system is provided for a split board, wherein the boot attachment provides two alternative attachment configurations. The first configuration provides a ‘ride mode’ in which the rider's boots are attached across the two halves of the split board allowing the joined board halves to be used as a complete snowboard for riding downhill. The second configuration provides a ‘ski mode’ in which the rider's boots are attached one on each half of the split board. This system allows the halves of the board to be used in a similar manner to traditional skis. This system is particularly useful when travelling uphill or on terrain that is insufficiently steep for the board configuration to be useable.

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STATEMENT OF CORRESPONDING APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is based on the Provisional specification filed in relation to United States Patent Application Number US 61 / 597,165, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to improvements in and relating to splitboard bindings.BACKGROUND ART[0003]Snowboarding is a relatively recent snow sport in which a single board is used to slide over the snow surface rather than the traditional form of skiing which utilizes two separate skis.[0004]One problem that snow boarders experience is difficulty when moving on flat or uphill terrain. Users of skis have the ability to independently move each ski; this allows them to push with one ski whilst sliding with the other. This technique is typically enhanced by adding a skin to the lower surface of each ski in order to gain greater traction with the snow.[0005]Typically a snow board comprises a single board, which means a sn...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63C10/18A63C5/16A63C9/00
CPCY10T29/49716A63C9/00A63C10/18A63C5/16A63C5/031A63C10/145A63C2203/06
Inventor RAYNER, CHRISTOPHER GARY
Owner RAYNER CHRISTOPHER GARY
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