Patent ID: 9266010
Filing Date: 2016-02-23
CPC Classification: A63C

Claim Text:
1. A splitboard binding for use on a splitboard and configured to receive a boot, the splitboard binding comprising a highback, an ankle portion, and a lateral leverage device, wherein the lateral leverage device comprises a first attachment portion at or near an upper portion of the highback, a second attachment portion on an opposing side of the binding at or near the ankle portion of the binding, and an adjustable tension element extending between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion, wherein the splitboard binding is configured for use in a ride mode configuration and in a tour mode configuration, wherein the lateral leverage device is configured to provide lateral support to a boot in the tour mode configuration such that when the tension in the lateral leverage device is increased the lateral support to the boot is increased, and wherein the lateral leverage device is configured to provide lateral support to a boot in the ride mode configuration such that when the tension in the lateral leverage device is decreased the lateral support to the boot is decreased.