Ski binding having a dynamically variable upward heel release threshold

A ski boot binding securable to an alpine ski. The binding includes a heel unit having a base heel release threshold in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the ski to which the binding is attached. The heel unit includes a compensation mechanism that dynamically changes the base heel r...

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Main Authors DODGE DAVID J, ETTLINGER CARL F
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.10.2010
Subjects
AMUSEMENTS
DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
GAMES
HUMAN NECESSITIES
ROLLER SKATES
SKATES
SKIS
SPORTS
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Summary:A ski boot binding securable to an alpine ski. The binding includes a heel unit having a base heel release threshold in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the ski to which the binding is attached. The heel unit includes a compensation mechanism that dynamically changes the base heel release threshold as a function of force conditions encountered by the ski during skiing.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060353827