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A system for anchoring a binding to a ski by incorporating a backing plate within the laminated structure of the ski. The backing plate has holes formed therein to receive internally threaded inserts therethrough and each of such holes is countersunk in a configuration to rotationally lock the inser

A system for anchoring a binding to a ski by incorporating a backing plate within the laminated structure of the ski. The backing plate has holes formed therein to receive internally threaded inserts therethrough and each of such holes is countersunk in a configuration to rotationally lock the insert in position. The binding is attached by engaging the appropriate inserts with threaded fasteners.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A ski device having an anchoring system incorporated therein for mounting a binding thereto, comprising:a ski having a core disposed therein;a flexible, stamped backing plate, disposed within the ski below said core, said plate having countersunk holes formed therein, eac

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A ski device having an anchoring system incorporated therein for mounting a binding thereto, comprising:a ski having a core disposed therein;a flexible, stamped backing plate, disposed within the ski below said core, said plate having countersunk holes formed therein, each said countersink having a non-circular shape; anda plurality of rigid inserts, each having an internally threaded shank extending through one of said holes in said plate and each insert having a head of a cross-section greater than said shank and configured to cooperate with the countersink so as to preclude rotation of said insert.