Land vehicles – Skates – Runner type
Patent
1985-08-29
1988-01-12
Mitchell, David M.
Land vehicles
Skates
Runner type
280614, A63C 710
Patent
active
047186941
ABSTRACT:
A backcountry ski binding having a boot-receiving frame (10) and a climbing attachment (40) is detachably mountable (24, 26) upon a ski and convertible between a plurality of climbing modes (L) and a stored mode (C). The frame includes adjustable rear support means (28) that permit free heel operation at a plurality of boot positions to accommodate slopes of differing grade. The climbing attachment is pivotal about a main mounting pin and has an articulated plate (42) and arm (44) so that a climbing scoop (46) can be moved between not only the plurality of different climbing positions, but also between those positions and the stored position. Locking means (56, 58) are included to releasably and selectively lock the scoop in these positions.
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Ski Flash Magazine, p. 74, vol. 43, Mar. 1980.
Brice Ralph E.
Green Ronald G.
Lawrence Ronald L.
Miller James D.
Brice Ralph E.
Mitchell David M.
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