초록

A three point step-in snowboard binding includes medial and lateral binding pin engagers that interact with corresponding pins in a boot. The binding latches the boot after the snowboarder steps into the binding, and remains latched until a release control is actuated.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A binding system for a snowboard comprising:a frame defining a longitudinal axis and first and second sides;a first boot engager mounted to the frame;a second boot engager mounted to the frame; anda third boot engager mounted to the frame, wherein said first and second en

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A binding system for a snowboard comprising:a frame defining a longitudinal axis and first and second sides;a first boot engager mounted to the frame;a second boot engager mounted to the frame; anda third boot engager mounted to the frame, wherein said first and second engagers are positioned to engage a boot at a first side, the first and second engagers being spaced apart longitudinally on the first side of the frame and wherein said third engager is positioned on the second side of the frame and disposed longitudinally between the first and second engagers to engage the boot at a second side thereof, wherein the third engager moves independently of the first and second engagers to engage the boot.