Abstract: The invention relates to a snowboard binding comprising a base plate (1) and a central plate (6) that is situated in a circular central opening (5) in the center of the base plate (1). The peripheral section of the central plate (6), which tapers towards the snowboard (8), lies against an edge section (9) of the base plate (1), which widens away from the snowboard (8) and is equipped with fixing openings (11) for the fixing elements that fix said plate to the snowboard (8). A locking device (B) on the edge section (9) of the base plate (1) around the central opening (5) locks the central plate (6) in position on the base plate (1), preventing torsion.

Abstract: In a snowboard boot having a soft inner shoe and a soft outer shoe, a tension member connected to the sole of the outer shoe is provided which is guided on the inner side of the outer shoe from one side over the inner shoe to a turning point connected to the sole on the other side on the inner side of the outer shoe. For operation, the tension means extends out of the outer shoe, whereby it is fixable in the tightened state.

Abstract: A turning fastener for a shoe has a pulling means with two end portions, which act on a take-up reel, which is provided with an annular groove for receiving the pulling means, a rotatable mounting of the take-up reel with a bearing journal, which engages in a bearing, a holder, which can be fastened to the shoe, for the rotatable mounting, and an engageable and disengageable directional locking mechanism, which in the engaged position blocks the take-up reel in one direction of rotation for closing the shoe and in the disengaged position releases it in this direction of rotation. The take-up reel is formed as a rotary grip, wherein two through-openings, extending from the annular groove to the end face of the take-up reel that is facing away from the holder, are provided for leading one or the other end portion of the pulling means through.

Abstract: The invention relates to a snowboard binding comprising a base plate (1) and a central plate (6) that is situated in a circular central opening (5) in the centre of the base plate (1). The peripheral section of the central plate (6), which tapers towards the snowboard (8), lies against an edge section (9) of the base plate (1), which widens away from the snowboard (8) and is equipped with fixing openings (11) for the fixing elements that fix said plate to the snowboard (8). A locking device (B) on the edge section (9) of the base plate (1) around the central opening (5) locks the central plate (6) in position on the base plate (1), preventing torsion.

Abstract: In a snowboard boot (1) having a soft inner shoe (3) and a soft outer shoe (2), a tension means (16) connected to the sole (4) of the outer shoe (2) is provided which is guided on the inner side of the outer shoe (2) from one side over the inner shoe (3) to a turning point (18) connected to the sole (4) on the other side on the inner side of the outer shoe (2). For operation, the tension means (16) extends out of the outer shoe (2), whereby it is fixable in the tightened state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a snowboard binding for soft boots. The fixing straps can be pivoted by means of a joint from a closed position to an open position close to the opening for entry. The straps are kept in an open position by means of a holding device. The holding power of the holding device stems from the resistance of the joint.

Abstract: Disclosed is a snowboard binding in which the heel strap (5) is fixed to the base plate (1) so as to be pivotable about an axis (6) that extends perpendicular to the base plate (1). Even the center of the lower edge portion of the high-back shell (7) rests against the heel strap (5) in the riding position. A fixing device is provided for fixing the pivot angle of the heel strap (5).

Abstract: A method of transmitting data includes receiving a plurality of downstream wavelength streams from a first optical fiber, each wavelength stream corresponding to a separate downstream data transmission, passing all downstream streams but at least one downstream targeted-wavelength stream to a second optical fiber, and routing the downstream targeted-wavelength stream to a subscriber on a third optical fiber, wherein the first optical fiber, the second optical fiber, and the third optical fiber are connected to a single device, and wherein the third optical fiber is a drop cable.

Abstract: A snowboard boot for freestyle riding includes, as usual, a soft boot-shaped inside portion and a boot-shaped outside portion that is provided with a soft shaft. To transmit the force for backside turns with legs bent to the side, a rigid insert is provided between the inside portion and the outside portion that extends about the heel area. At the height of the ankle a rigid back portion embracing the calf is movable on the insert about an area positioned approximately in the longitudinal center plane of the boot.

Abstract: A snowboard boot for freestyle riding includes, as usual, a soft boot-shaped inside portion and a boot-shaped outside portion that is provided with a soft shaft. To transmit the force for backside turns with legs bent to the side, a rigid insert is provided between the inside portion and the outside portion that extends about the heel area. At the height of the ankle a rigid back portion embracing the calf is pivoted on the insert about an axis extending approximately in the longitudinal center plane of the boot.

Abstract: A snowboard boot for freestyle riding includes a soft boot-shaped inside portion and a boot-shaped outside portion that is provided with a soft shaft. To transmit the force for backside turns with legs bent to the side, a rigid insert is provided between the inside portion and the outside portion that extends about the heel area. At the height of the ankle a rigid back portion embracing the calf is pivoted on the insert about an axis extending in the longitudinal boot plane.