Patent ID: 7621542
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A snowboard binding for securing a boot to a snowboard, the snowboard binding comprising: a base configured to be mounted to the snowboard, the base having a base plate and a pair of the side rails that extend upwardly from the base plate along lateral sides of the base plate; and a high-back pivotally secured to the base, the high-back being pivotable between a stowed position in which the high-back is disposed against the base and a use position in which the high-back extends away from the base in an upright position, the high-back having a leg engagement portion and a pair of descending arms, each arm including a surface configured to engage the base plate of the base adjacent the side rails to transfer a load from the leg engagement portion directly to the base plate when the high-back is in its use position.