Patent ID: 6679515
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A snowboard boot binding comprising:(a) a frame for receiving a snowboard boot, the frame being secured to a snowboard, the frame including a base plate, a lateral side and a medial side, and a high back portion extending upwardly from a rearward end of the base plate; (b) a first ankle strap having a proximal portion attached to the lateral side of the frame, and a distinct and relatively wide distal portion that is adapted to approximately conform to the received snowboard boot, the relatively wide distal portion hingedly connected to the proximal portion such that the distal portion is pivotable between a closed position disposed generally over the base plate, and an open position disposed not over the base plate, the first ankle strap further comprising a clasp; and (c) a second ankle strap having a proximal end connected to the medial side of the frame and a distal end adapted to engage the first ankle strap clasp when the distal portion of the first ankle strap is in the closed position.