Abstract: Snowboard binding comprising a base (1) intended to be fixed to a snowboard and having side walls (2, 3) connected at the rear by a bow shaped structure (4), a curved support plate (5) articulated relative to the base between the side walls at two opposed points. This support plate (5) is articulated to an auxiliary support (6) secured to the base (1) either by being fixed directly to the base or by being fixed to the base via an intermediate component. The auxiliary support is preferably between the side walls (2, 3). Greater versatility in the mounting of the support plate on the base is achieved, and the mounting enables the fore-aft adjustments to be dissociated from the other adjustments.

Abstract: A Snowboard binding includes a baseplate intended to be mounted on a snowboard. A rear bow, is mounted on the baseplate (2) at two attachment points and a highback is mounted so that it can pivot with respect to the rear bow. Further included are means for independently modifying the vertical position of each point of attachment of the bow (3) to the baseplate (2).

Abstract: A ski boot consisting of a flexible upper (1) in the form of a shoe fixed to a rigid intermediate sole (4) on which smooth bearing surfaces (6a, 7a) are formed, the intermediate sole being covered by a walking sole (11) leaving free the bearing surfaces which are preferably set back from the walking surface. These bearing surfaces are intended to bear on and slide over the corresponding surfaces of a safety binding.

Abstract: Snowboard binding comprising a base (1) intended to be fixed to a snowboard and having side walls (2, 3) connected at the rear by a bow shaped structure (4), a curved support plate (5) articulated relative to the base between the side walls at two opposed points. This support plate (5) is articulated to an auxiliary support (6) secured to the base (1) either by being fixed directly to the base or by being fixed to the base via an intermediate component. The auxiliary support is preferably between the side walls (2, 3). Greater versatility in the mounting of the support plate on the base is achieved, and the mounting enables the fore-aft adjustments to be dissociated from the other adjustments.

Abstract: A combination boot and skate having an interfacing mechanism for releasably securing the plate of the skate to the sole of the boot. A rigid stirrup piece is rotatably mounted in the plate having a contour that complements that of the upper part of the boot. The stirrup is rotatable to a boot engaging position and held in that position by a releasable lock to restrain the boot against lateral and longitudinal movement when the skate is in use.

Abstract: Apparatus for use with a gliding board that includes a shoe having an upper and a sole. A binding for mounting the shoe upon the board having an upwardly raised rear piece and attaching pieces securable to similar pieces on the binding. The upper further includes a frame having a stirrup that encircles the upper and securing mechanism for closing the frame about the shoe.

Abstract: A snowboarding shoe comprising an upper portion and a sole having a central portion. The central portion includes a housing and components for interacting with a binding located on a snowboard. An adaptation piece is removably secured to the housing. The adaptation piece is configured to receive the components for interacting with the binding.

Abstract: A shoe for use in a gliding sport employing a board that includes a flexible boot having an upper section for securing the boot to a wearer's leg and a sole having a transverse recess level with arch of the wearer's foot. A block is arranged under the sole and is intended to interact with a binding on the board. A stirrup piece passes under the sole and has arms that rise to either side of the boot. A spoiler is mounted for articulation upon the stirrup piece. The rearward inclination of the spoiler is limited in assembly and wherein the lower face of the stirrup piece receives the block.

Abstract: Ski boot comprising a shell (1) and a shaft (3) articulated on the shell, the shaft consisting of a first part (5) forming a stirrup (6) extending around and above the heel, and a second part (7) surrounding at least the rear of the leg. These two parts may be fixed together with respect to rotation by connecting structure consisting of a rocker (9) articulated on the second part so as to be able to bear on the stirrup (6). The rocker may also enable the shaft to be locked onto the shell in the downhill position.

Abstract: A ski boot comprising a lower shell (1) on which a boot leg (5) in the form of a collar fitted with tightening buckles (6, 7) is articulated. At the rear, the boot leg (5) is provided with a slot (9) extending, from the upper edge, over most of its height. This slot has overthicknesses (12, 13) of matching profile which are fitted into each other under the effect of a slide (20) whose movement closes and opens the slot in the manner of a zipper. This construction allows wide opening of the boot leg for putting the boot on the taking it off.

Abstract: The device comprises a tensioning lever which acts on a traction member connected to the tensioning lever by means of a slide. At the time of opening of the tensioning lever, the traction member is held at the end of the slide close to the axis by an automatic retention member, such as a catch articulated on the tensioning lever. Pressure on the tensioning lever has the effect of acting on the catch which then frees the traction member which slides to the other end of the slide. Three positions can thus be obtained: closed, relaxation, open. A second traction member can be connected to the same tensioning lever.