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A combination of a ski boot and a releasable ski binding which attaches the boot to a ski. The binding includes first connecting portion secured to the ski, second connecting means secure to the boot, and a plunger combination for releasably coupling the first and second connecting portions so that

A combination of a ski boot and a releasable ski binding which attaches the boot to a ski. The binding includes first connecting portion secured to the ski, second connecting means secure to the boot, and a plunger combination for releasably coupling the first and second connecting portions so that the boot may release from the ski in the forward, backward or lateral directions. The coupling combination includes a pair of plungers aligned in a fore-and-aft arrangement which engage respective spaced sockets. A device is provided for temporarily withdrawing one of the plungers from its engaged socket to permit separation of the first and second connecting portions, and therefore separation of the boot from the ski, without load. The ski boot includes a living hinge in the sole to facilitate walking in the boot. The boot may be locked or unlocked to permit pivoting of boot parts about the living hinge. The boot also includes front and rear cuffs, and a releasable strap securing the two cuffs together which, under predetermined rearwardly-directed load conditions, separate the two cuffs and permits free movement of the rear cuff. The resistance of the ski boot to forward and rear lean is controlled by a pair of oppositely directed springs secured to the front cuff.

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In combination, a ski boot and a binding for releasably attaching the ski boot to a ski, comprising a. first connecting means secured to the ski beneath the boot, b. second connecting means secured to the boot, said second connecting means spanning said first connecting means with portions in a fore

In combination, a ski boot and a binding for releasably attaching the ski boot to a ski, comprising a. first connecting means secured to the ski beneath the boot, b. second connecting means secured to the boot, said second connecting means spanning said first connecting means with portions in a fore-and-aft relationship generally along the length of the ski, the fore portion being located beneath the boot and at least part of said aft portion being located beneath the boot, c. means for releasably coupling said first and second connecting means so that said first and second connecting means may be separated in the forward, backward, or lateral directions, or a combination thereof, under predetermined load conditions, said coupling means including i. a major plunger means and a minor plunger means aligned with one another in the same direction and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ski, one of said plunger means being located in said first connecting means and the other of said plunger means being located in said second connecting means, ii. first and second spaced and aligned socket means, each being engaged by one of said plunger means, one of said socket means being located in said first connecting means and the other of said socket means being located in said second connecting means, iii. each of said plunger means including means adjustably urging said plunger means into engagement with its respective engaged socket means, and d. means for temporarily withdrawing one of said plunger means from its engaged socket means to permit separation of said first and second connecting means without load thereon.