Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting device (1) between a boot (2) and a board-like type of sports equipment (3), in particular a ski binding. The connecting device comprises a toe or front binding fixture (5) that can be associated with the tip (4) of the boot, and a heel or rear binding fixture (7) that can be associated with the heel area (6) the boot (2). The binding fixtures each have a sole holder (8,9) for engaging the boot (2). The boot is clamped between the sole holders with a pre-tensioning force that is applicable via a pre-tensioning spring (11).

Abstract: A sport board and a shock absorption system therefor, includes a glide board used in snow and aquatic sports or a roller or skate board, a rocker platform mounted in a seesaw fashion atop the sport board, whereupon opposite ends of the rocker platform may alternately move towards and away from the sport board, and a shock absorbing cushion disposed in respective spaces formed between the forward end portions and the rearward end portions of the sport board and platform. The cushions inhibit rocking of the rocker platform, absorb impact, and create a cushion sufficient for the rider to exert extreme pressures for balance, control, and maneuvers on any given terrain conditions. A hinge connection allows the upper rocker platform move in a teeter-totter fashion as well as to move vertically and/or tilt relative to the lower platform.

Abstract: Ski or similar device for sliding on snow having a mounting plate (12) for a binding or for parts thereof, such as a binding plate and/or heel plate, which mounting plate is mounted on, especially bonded or welded to, the top face of the ski, wherein the mounting plate (12) is of foil-like form and is bondable or weldable onto the top face of the ski in such a manner that it effectively defines a structural unit therewith.

Abstract: A sliding board, particularly a ski, comprising a sliding surface, an upper shell, a core, optional steel edges, an upper belt and a lower belt, and comprising at least one interface element, which is joined by means of at least one anchoring element to the sliding board body and which is provided for mounting at least one binding element on the top surface of the sliding board. The anchoring element sits inside a holding location, which is provided or made in the core and when the anchoring element is already inserted has been fixed in the holding location by foaming during the production of the sliding board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski (2) or a snowboard in the form of a board-type gliding device (1), comprising a multi-layered gliding board body. A force-transmitting element (13) is supported on the top face (7) of the gliding board body, the top face of which is provided as a means of supporting a binding mechanism (3) for a connection to a sports shoe which can be released as and when necessary. The force-transmitting element (13) is of a plate-type design and extends across more than 50% of the length of the gliding board body. Within its longitudinal extension, the plate-type force-transmitting element (14) is supported in at least part-portions on the top face (7) of the gliding board body so as to transmit load and is connected to the gliding board body by means of a plurality of connecting zones (30) disposed in the longitudinal direction of the plate-type force-transmitting element (13).

Abstract: A mechanism for attaching a boot to a ski with the heel end of the boot being height adjustable. The toe end portion of the boot is pivotly attaching to the ski. A pair of members extend from the heel end portion and the ski respectively and have serrated surfaces which face each other with serrations in one surface engaging complementary serrations in the other surface at various heights of the heel end portion. The members are fastened together at various heights to which the heel end portion is adjusted. A track on the heel end portion is slidably engaged by the heel end portion member. Alternatively, a pair of members are pivotly attached to the ski along a common pivot axis and are drawn together and apart by a screw, and a track structure on the boot is slidably engaged by end portions of the members. A boot plate is pivotly laterally adjustable. An extension member is attachable to an end portion of the boot plate for increasing boot plate length.

Abstract: A crosscountry ski (1), the lower face (3) of which is curved to form a wax zone (2) positioned substantially in the region lying below the user's boot, wherein its upper face (11) has at least one recess (10), and wherein each recess (10) holds a rigid longitudinal bar (12, 13) extending from the rear of the wax zone (2) to the front of said zone, with one of the ends (17) of each bar (12, 13) abutting (4) on an element (16) which is fixed relative to the ski, while complementary means (20) interacting with the other end (18) of each bar (12, 13) are provided in order to adjustably compress said bar (12, 13).

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding board, in particular alpine ski or snowboard, with a sliding-board basic body and a binding-receiving plate. According to the invention, the binding-receiving plate is integrated as a supporting part in the central region of the sliding-board basic body, in which it is used, by being surrounded positively at the sides by raised regions of the sliding-board basic body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski, in particular an alpine ski, with a basic ski body and a binding plate. According to the invention, lateral guide elements are positioned in the mid-section of the basic ski body where the binding plate is to be inserted, and these lateral guide elements each form a lateral guide groove for the binding plates that are inserted in a form-fitting manner between them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding board, in particular a ski (1), with a running surface (2), steel edges(3), an upper shell (5), a core (6), and also with at least one interface element connected to the sliding board body by means of at least two anchoring elements (11), for example a guide element profiled in rail-like fashion, for arranging a binding element on the upper side of the sliding board, the anchoring elements (11) comprising anchoring parts (12, 12?, 12?, 12??) which have been foamed in during manufacture of the sliding board. In order to improve the integration of the anchoring elements (11) retained in the core (6) by hardening foam, the anchoring parts (12, 12?, 12?, 12??) of the anchoring elements (11), which parts are retained in the foam, comprise portions or elements through which and/or, in relation to the upper side of the sliding board, over which the still liquid foam has flowed.

Abstract: A ski sport apparatus having a ski with a middle section and two outer sections. An interface device connected to the ski, with a binding region for accommodating a ski binding is arranged in the middle section. The ski sport apparatus has at least two force introduction regions distanced to one another in the longitudinal direction, for introducing forces from the interface device into the ski. The ski in the longitudinal direction has several regions of lower or higher flexibility alternating in the longitudinal direction. The middle section of the ski has a region with a higher flexibility. A frontmost and/or a rearmost force introduction region is allocated to a region with a lower flexibility of the ski and in the longitudinal direction is arranged further to the front or further to the rear than the binding region. The ski has good curve dynamics, has a good ski guiding and excels with an incomparable running smoothness.

Abstract: A device for receiving a foot or a boot onto a sports apparatus, the device including a support adapted to be located between the sole of the foot or the boot sole and the apparatus. The support includes a retractable abutment and a shock-absorbing arrangement, the abutment opposing the compression of the support up to a set value of the support compression force, the abutment retracting when the support compression force exceeds the set value, the shock-absorbing arrangement being biased beyond this set value.

Abstract: An assembly for affixing footwear to a gliding board, such as fixing a boot to a cross-country ski, such assembly including a retention device, or binding, an interface to be positioned between the retention device and the gliding board, the interface having a receiving surface for receiving the retention device and the retention device having a support surface to be supported on the interface, the receiving surface of the interface and the support surface of the retention device being mechanically non-compatible.

Abstract: A sliding board, such as a ski, with at least one interface element or guide element, connected to the sliding board via fastening elements, for arranging binding elements or the like on the upper side of the sliding board. The sliding board has a single-ply or multi-ply upper and lower skin, a running surface, and if appropriate, steel edges, and a foamed core. The interface element or guide element is arranged in a positionally fixed manner on the sliding board by at least one of the fastening elements and is allowed limited mobility in the longitudinal direction of the sliding board by at least one of the other fastening elements. The at least one fastening element fixing the interface element or guide element in a positionally fixed manner is advantageously integrated into the foam during foaming of the core and hardening of the foam.

Abstract: A combination of a ski and a ski binding wherein a long part extends in the longitudinal direction of a ski, the long part being fixed at one end and movable at the other end in response to movement of the ski, with a damping device having a fixed part fixed to the ski and a movable piston movable in response to bending of the ski, and an easily removable adapter device for changing the piston. The fixed part of the long part can be changed in length. Guiding structure can also be provided for guiding movement of the long part on the ski.

Abstract: A snowboard binding interface assembly for connecting a snowboard binding to a snowboard, the snowboard binding interface assembly facilitating rotational movement of the snowboard binding relative to the snowboard and having a locking element attached to the snowboard leash where the locking element can be disengaged by the rider pulling on the leash such that the rider may then rotate his snowboard boot.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a board for gliding over snow comprises producing a decorative and protective exterior assembly with at least one additional piece. At least one opening is made in the exterior assembly. The additional piece or pieces are placed on an outer surface of the exterior assembly, each piece having at least one through-fixing zone, passing through the opening or openings. The through-fixing zone or zones penetrate an inner structure of the board and constitutes one or more securing means for the piece or pieces.

Abstract: Alpine ski (1) having a sidecut (9) which has a radius smaller than 24 meters, wherein the front (10) and/or rear (18) ends have a cavity (11, 15) opening longitudinally at said end, the dimensions of the cavity (11, 15) allowing the deformation of said end when a transverse force is exerted at the front and/or rear contact lines so as to permit the inner and outer edges of the ski to move closer to one another.

Abstract: An interface device between an element for retaining a boot and a gliding board, the interface device including a raising platform having an upper surface with at least one zone for receiving the retaining element, as well as a lower surface; a planar longitudinal stiffener having a thickness less than the thickness of the raising platform, the longitudinal stiffener being positioned beneath the raising platform. The raising platform includes two parallel rails on which the retaining element of the boot can slide. The longitudinal stiffener includes a first planar portion sandwiched between the raising platform and the upper surface of the gliding board, and the planar portion is parallel to the upper surface of the gliding board. The invention also includes a gliding board equipped with the interface device, as well as a method of manufacturing a gliding apparatus that includes the interface device.

Abstract: A gliding or rolling board, having a length measured along a longitudinal direction between a first end and a second end, a width measured along a transverse direction between a first slide and a second slide, and a height measured between a bottom and a top, the board including a first zone for receiving a foot or a boot, and a second zone for receiving a foot or boot. Between the receiving zones, the board includes a first flexing zone located toward the first receiving zone, as well as a second flexing zone located toward the second receiving zone.

Abstract: Ski (1) including at least one zone (5), for raising the binding, formed by a thickening of the structure of the ski, forming a protuberance in the region of the underfoot zone (2), which includes an insert (12) arranged over at least a fraction of the length of each of its lateral faces (11), said insert (12) being located between the upper face (6) of the raising zone (5) and the edges (9), the outer face (14) of this insert (12) being flush on the lateral face (11) of the ski.

Abstract: A downhill ski having a ski body, which has a running surface on its under side, comprises on its upper side a support structure, on which a compressive force-absorbing upper chord element is mounted. The support structure is formed from an elongate flat component that is bent, preferably in an undulating manner, at intervals in alternating directions in each case at an angle to the running surface, about substantially parallel axes, which extend transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski.

Abstract: Adjustable support apparatus between a boot and a snowboard, comprising in combination a lower support plate connectible to a snowboard, an upper plate carried by the lower plate to be rotatable about a main upright axis, the upper plate connectible to a boot, a retainer connected to the support plate and holding the upper plate in position for rotation, about the axis, and an adjustable holder carried by one of the plates to project upwardly relative to the retainer, the holder having different positions of selectable connection to the other of the plates about the axis.

Abstract: An all-terrain ski upon which various cross-country skiing techniques can be used by having a sliding member (2) slide over a base member (1) to simulate gliding on snow. The sliding member is held down by medium washers (6) and uses wheel and bearing assemblies (5) to glide. There is a return mechanism (3) that is connected to sliding member (2) and base member (1) which provides resistance and returns the sliding member (2) and base member (1) to their original position before the sliding member was slid.

Abstract: An articulated snowboard includes first and second members that are joined at a first end by an articulation mechanism that permits vertical offset between the members while preserving parallel orientation of at least one of a longitudinal axis through each member and a leading edge of each member. Articulation enhances stability, user control, and braking action. Further, the articulation mechanism permits folding the articulated snowboard in half for storage and transport, and also permits separating the two members. When separated the two members can be worn by a user as emergency snowshoes or short skis.

Abstract: In an alpine ski with an elongate ski body (1) forming a running surface (5), a mounting (7) for fastening a binding arranged on the upper face of the ski body (1) and rigidly connected therewith and attached to the ski body (1), extending in the longitudinal direction of the ski body (1) and receiving pressure forces, at least one upper cord element (11), the ends thereof being supported on the ski body (1), the upper cord element (11) being movably mounted relative to the ski body (1) between its ends and constructed such that under the impact of pressure forces it endeavours to deform elastically by flexural buckling and to carry out a deflection movement relative to the ski body (1). Support elements (17) are provided on the ski body (1) which counteract the deflection movement of the upper cord element (11) by exerting a counterforce.

Abstract: A ski binding, in particular for cross-country skiing, having a sliding element displaceable in the running direction, as well as at least two spring-loaded latching pins movable transversely to the running direction for latching engagement in corresponding fittings in the tip region of the ski boot. Each of the two latching pins is carried by a spring-loaded molded part, the molded parts being oppositely arranged relative to one another and guided in links of the sliding element.

Abstract: A short ski (1) having a length LT of less than 110 cm, in particular for skiing by children, having a reduced-thickness region (3) in its central zone (2), which is bounded at the front and the rear by maximum-thickness regions (4, 5) each capable of holding the elements (6, 7) of a safety binding, said ski having an overall flexibility (SG), that is to say a flexure under deformation by a force F of 20 decanewtons applied to the upper surface of the ski midway between the two supporting points respectively lying level with the front contact line (LCFR) and rear contact line (LCRE), which is between: L p 3 H max 2 × 10 - 5 ? ? and ? ? L p 3 H max 2 × 2.10 - 5 expressed in millimeters, where Lp is the bearing length as defined between the front and rear contact lines and Hmax is the maximum thickness of the ski, both expressed in millimeters.

Abstract: A set of at least two boards for gliding over snow has dimensions, structures and/or upper faces of different geometries. Each board for gliding over snow is equipped with a platform for raising the binding elements. The platform is identical for all the boards for gliding over snow of the set. Each board for gliding over snow includes a special joint interposed between the platfonn and the upper face of the board for gliding over snow.

Abstract: A snow ski has at least one channel formed in the running surface to expose the inner sides of the ski edges for translating the force exerted by the ski during a turn and creating positive engagement with the skiing surface. The channel may extend the length of the ski or only a portion thereof. The channel forms edge tips on the ski edges where the inner sides are exposed. The edge tips may have different shapes to improve the bite on the skiing surface.

Abstract: A snowboard binding comprises base plate with an extension in the peripheral regions on either side of its longitudinal axis, and a U-shaped support element, each extension retaining a respective leg of the support element, which supports a back support pivotably disposed in the region of the support element base and/or which is a stop restriction for a back support mounted on the extensions of the base plate. A pivot bearing mounts the support element so as to be pivotable in a limited pivot path about a pivot axis extending transversely to the longitudinal axis and parallel to the base plate. The binding comprises an adjusting and locking mechanism for fixing the support element in a desired angular position relative to the base plate, and/or an elastically resilient damping mechanism for rebounding the support element into a pre-defined angular position relative to the base plate.

Abstract: A snow sliding board (1) such as a ski, a snow board or a surf board has a vertical plane of general symmetry (P). A principal portion, called body or base, includes at least in the area of the sole a complementary, longitudinal element intended to receive the binding for retention of the user's boot The base (2) has the shape of an elongated beam, comprising a sliding sole, whose front extremity is raised in order to form a spatula, with the complementary longitudinal element having the shape of an elongated plate, limited laterally by a lateral left rim and a lateral right rim. The complementary element additionally includes a front portion connected to a rear portion by means of a middle portion. At least one of the lateral rims of the complementary element acts as lateral support, via at least its middle portion, on a lateral shock absorbing stop of deformable elastic material.

Abstract: A support device for a binding element securing a user's boot to a board for gliding over snow has a zone for mounting on the board for gliding over snow and a zone of contact with the lower face of the sole of the boot. The support device is divided into two longitudinal parts at least in the region of the zone of contact with the lower face of the sole of the boot.

Abstract: A board for gliding for downhill skiing, having, at least in its underfoot zone: a lower gliding surface composed of a sole plate bordered by metal edges; a topsheet substantially parallel to the lower gliding surface, on either side of the center longitudinal plane of the board; lateral reinforcement elements located in line with at least one part of the bead of the metal edges; lateral faces extending between the top part of the lateral reinforcement elements and the topsheet, said lateral faces having recesses located below the plane of the topsheet and opening out in the latter; wherein these recesses form a hollowed zone connected to the reinforcement elements, and wherein the lower part of the recesses has a slope that is inclined longitudinally relative to the lower gliding surface and the topsheet.

Abstract: A board for gliding that has an underfoot zone for receiving the foot or feet of the user that extends toward the front of the board by a tip zone and to the rear of the board by a heel zone. The board further including a lower assembly containing a protective layer and reinforcement. An intermediate core is located between the two assemblies. A plate is located in the underfoot zone that is displaceable in the direction of the lower assembly by foot pressure exerted by the user. A rigid arm is mounted in the board transverse to the core so that one end of the other end bears upon the underside of the plate. Forces exerted by the user on the upper surface of the board are transmitted to the lower surface of the board by the ends of the arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a board-type runner device (1), in particular a ski (2) or a snowboard, comprising several layers disposed between a running surface facing (4) and a top layer (6) and a core component (15). At least a bottom face (19) of the core component (15) adjoins a layer (20) that is elastically flexible and rebounds when forces are applied to it. The core component (15), which is mounted on the elastic layer (20) so as to be flexible at least in the direction perpendicular to a running surface (3) of the runner device (1), has compression-resistant projections (21) formed on its top face (23) or separate compression-resistant spacing elements (22) are supported directly on its top face (23).

Abstract: A toe ramp system for use with a snowboard binding. The system includes a toe ramp for adjustable attachment to a front portion of a base plate of the snowboard binding and including a toe ramp interlocking structure associated with a toe ramp rear wall. Also included is a first spacer having a first interlocking structure associated with a first wall for removable attachment to the toe ramp interlocking structure and having a second interlocking structure associated with a second wall for removable attachment to a base plate wall. In an implementation, the system also includes at least a second spacer having a third interlocking structure associated with a front wall for removable attachment to the second interlocking structure of the first spacer, and having a fourth interlocking structure associated with a rear wall for removable attachment to the base plate wall.

Abstract: A snowboard binding includes a highback that is pivotally mounted relative to a base and movable between a riding position and a folded position. In the folded position, the highback may be positioned lower than an uppermost portion of a heel hoop. In one embodiment, all portions of the binding when the highback is in a folded position may lie within a maximum distance of 3 inches or less.

Abstract: A ski construction such as a ski, monoski, or snow board includes a principal base support (2) which has a sliding sole (6) that is raised to form a tip (8) at its front end. An upper surface of the ski defines a housing or pocket (20) with a central contracted region defined by lateral projections (18a, 18b). One of a family of elongated complementary elements (3) with hollow profiles (12a, 12b) is frictionally received in the pocket. The complementary elements can have different lengths, thicknesses, stiffness, constructions, or material properties. By selecting among the family of complementary elements, a common principal support base can be configured to have a variety of skiing characteristics which complement the skiing abilities of a variety of skiers, skiing conditions, and the like.

Abstract: A wakeboard binding plate assembly includes a disc and ring. The disc is sized to fit within the opening of the ring, with each of the disc and ring including irregular surfaces, respectively positioned to engage each other. The disc is mounted to a portion of a boot assembly of the wakeboard. The ring is adapted to be fastened to a wakeboard, with the disc held in place between the disc and a boot assembly for the wakeboard, engagement between the irregular surfaces of the disc and the ring preventing rotation of the disc. Loosening the ring allows the disc to rotate so that the boot assembly can be easily moved to a desired alignment.

Abstract: A snowboard binding has a support structure with a base plate and side plates that project from the base plate. Tension cables, which hold a single instep element, are attached to the side plates. The instep element extends from a toe region of the boot up to at least its instep region. A single tensioning device for the tension cables is independent of a pivoting position of a heel element.

Abstract: A mounting assembly in accordance with the invention provides rotational adjustment of a board binding, such as a binding of a snowboard, wakeboard, or the like, without the use of external tools. A spacer plate which enables the mounting of the binding in a position above the board is combined with a mechanism which can change its thickness on demand, thereby locking or unlocking the binding from a freely rotatable position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a heel shim and lifter assembly adapted for use in ski mountaineering. In one embodiment, the heel shim and lifter assembly is adapted for use with a ski such as, for example, a telemark ski, and comprises: a mounting plate for attaching the heel shim and lifter assembly onto the ski; and a heel shim block or component that is pivotably connected to the mounting plate. In this embodiment, the heel shim block or component is pivotably connected to the mounting plate along an axis of rotation that runs perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the ski and parallel to the top surface of the ski when the heel shim and lifter assembly is attached onto the ski, and wherein the heel shim block is pivotable between a heel shim skiing position and an elevated hiking position when the heel shim and lifter assembly is attached onto the ski.

Abstract: A raising platform is intended for mounting on the upper surface (3) of a board (1) for gliding over snow in order to receive and to raise the bindings securing a user's boot to a board (1) for gliding over snow. The raising platform is divided into two longitudinal parts (9, 11).

Abstract: A snowboard includes a slide board and a step board which are joined by a connecting member in a substantially parallel and spaced relationship. Because of the elevated position of the step board, the snowboarder gains a leverage in controlling the edges of the slide board without any substantial effort. Therefore, the snowboarder is enabled to control the snowboard without requiring his or her boots to be fixed to the snowboard. Also, because the snowboarder can move his or her feet on the deck at will, this additionally increases the freedom in shifting of the weight. Therefore, as opposed to the conventional snowboard which does not provide any such leverage, and restrains the snowboarder's feet to fixed positions thereon, the snowboarder is allowed to shift his or her weight much more effortlessly, and perform a greater variety of tricks.

Abstract: A rotatable snowboard boot binding anchor apparatus consisting of a base disc component with peripherally positioned screw holes and centrally positioned circularly and elliptically shaped anchoring holes for anchoring the apparatus to a snowboard and reservoirs located therein for receipt of a pair of latch plates, which base disc component supports, resting upon it, a rotatable top plate with a spring loaded pull-pin located in housing affixed to the top side of the top plate which pull-pin is insertable into holes within the latch plates and which top plate with centrally located circularly and elliptically shaped mounting holes to facilitate, together with mounting insert units press fitted to such centrally located mounting holes, an anchoring to the top plate, of a boot binding; together with a top locking ring with peripherally positioned screw holes, to, with screws, be affixed to the base disc component while circumscribing and accordingly holding the top plate, with a pull-strap component leashable

Abstract: Device for raising the elements (12, 44) of a ski binding consisting of two platforms (1, 4) articulated together in a median zone of the device. One of the platforms (4) has an extension (5) extending beyond the axis of articulation (7) of the platforms, via which extension a part of the force exerted by the skier on the binding may be applied to the ski in the median zone of the binding so as to improve grip and behavior of the ski during a turn.

Abstract: A device for gliding over snow includes a runner equipped with a gliding sole, on which is mounted a plate for receiving the user's two free feet. A projection over the plane of the gliding sole of the rear end of the plate is offset rearward by at least 20 millimeters relative to a projection of the rear end of the runner.

Abstract: A method is provided for coupling a shoe worn by a user onto a coupling mount on a wakeboard by a step-in action. A binding comprises a coupler on either the shoe or wakeboard and a corresponding coupling mount on the other of the shoe or wakeboard to receive the coupler.

Abstract: A raising platform (6) is intended for mounting on the upper surface (3) of a board (1) for gliding over snow in order to receive and to raise the bindings securing a user's boot to a board (1) for gliding over snow. The raising platform (6) is divided into two longitudinal parts (9, 10) that are each placed directly on the upper surface (3) of the board (1) for gliding over snow and that are connected together by at least one bridge (11).