Patent ID: 6076287
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: A43B,A63C

Abstract:
A stance-support system for a boot fitted for fastening into a snowboard binding, the stance-support system comprising:a bearing mount formed with a stop, said bearing mount supporting a cylindrical element, at least a portion of said cylindrical element defining a pivotal bearing surface, said bearing mount being adapted for attachment to a snowboard boot heel portion;a link retainer for attachment to a leg portion of the snowboard boot; anda link for riding on said pivotal bearing surface, said link having a rocker end formed for rocking on said pivotal bearing surface and a lever end for engagement with said link retainer, wherein at least said rocker and of said link is detachable from said bearing mount and said bearing mount is further formed with a catch for releasably retaining said rocker end of said link in contact with said bearing surface.