Patent ID: 6523851
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A binding mechanism for a touring snowboard having at least first and second board sections to be arranged in either of a snowboard mode and an ascension mode, the binding mechanism comprising:a base configured and arranged to receive a snowboard boot; a first interface to mount to at least one of the first and second board sections; and a second interface mounted to the base and configured and arranged to engage with the first interface when the touring snowboard is in the snowboard mode to mount the base to the snowboard; wherein one of the first and second interfaces includes a clamp moveable between a closed configuration wherein the one of the first and second interfaces is adapted to engage with the other of the first and second interfaces and an open configuration wherein the one of the first and second interfaces is adapted to release the other of the first and second interfaces, wherein an amount of clearance exists between the first and second interfaces when the clamp is in the open configuration and wherein the amount of clearance is decreased when the clamp moves from the open configuration to the closed configuration.