Patent ID: 7762573
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A binding for use with a gliding board, comprising: a footbed constructed and arranged to support a rider's foot; a base constructed and arranged to be secured to a gliding board and to releasably engage with the footbed portion, the base being constructed and arranged to allow a rider's foot to directly contact the gliding board when the base is secured to the gliding board for riding without the footbed; at least one foot engagement member secured to the base and constructed and arranged to secure the rider's foot relative to the base; a highback secured to the base and constructed and arranged to support a rider's leg; and an adjustment indicator that cooperates with the footbed and base and allows for determination of a heel-to-toe position of the base relative to a gliding board or an angular position of the base relative to a gliding board when the base is secured to the gliding board, the adjustment indicator including an indicator element that is adapted to move relative to the base as the base is moved in a heel-to-toe direction relative to the gliding board, the indicator element including at least one visible feature indicating a heel-to-toe position or angular position of the base relative to the gliding board, wherein the indicator element is arranged to indicate a heel-to-toe position or angular position of the base relative to the gliding board for a plurality of different longitudinal positions of the base relative to the gliding board.