Patent ID: 7673885
Filing Date: 2010-03-09
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A device for controlling the steering of a snowboard with the user's foot, comprising a grip step mounted on the snowboard ( 11 ), said snowboard having at least one binding ( 10 ), and wherein the grip step comprises a lever ( 1 ) and fulcrum ( 6 ) system to counteract a downward force on one longitudinal edge of the snowboard and divert the downward force through the lever and fulcrum system to lift an opposite longitudinal edge of the snowboard; wherein the grip step includes a platform ( 5 ) for the user's foot; wherein the platform is connected by the lever and fulcrum system to a base ( 4 ); wherein the base lies on the upper surface of the snowboard; wherein the base is hingedly attached to a plate, and wherein said plate mounts underneath the binding.