Pivoting telemark ski binding, ski crampon, and heel lifter

Details Pivoting telemark ski binding, ski crampon, and heel lifter Pivoting telemark ski binding, ski crampon, and heel lifter

2006-08-25

2010-06-15

Phan, Hau V (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Skates

Shoe attaching means

C280S613000, C280S618000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735851

ABSTRACT:
A pivoting telemark binding is provided which includes a toe piece pivotally connected to a base plate and a mechanism for locking the toe piece relative to the base plate to prevent pivoting. An actuator for the locking mechanism is placed at the front end of the binding to be positioned over the ski. Also provided is a ski crampon for use with this binding, as well as a heel lifter device for use with any telemark binding.

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