Semi step in binding attachment

Abstract

An attachment that when added to a hard shelled snowboard binding converts the binding to a semi step-in binding. The step-in binding allows the rider to exit the ski lift chair with complete control because the rear boot can be placed and held in the rear binding rather than on the stomp pad which is normal in snowboarding. The rider can lift their heel and step out of the rear binding when reaching the bottom of the incline and use the freed foot to push away from the drop off point. Stepping into and locking the binding down is greatly facilitated when the rider is ready to make a run.

1 . A semi step-in binding attachment for mounting on a hard shelled boot binding cap receiving a hard shelled boot, the attachment comprising: 
 a toe bail spring adapted for mounting on the toe bail and anchored on said binding cap. Said spring holding said bale in a fixed position,    a cam lever locking toe clip mounted on said toe bale including means for rotating said clip to an open or a closed position,    a hold down plate to provide attachment means for attachment and tensioning,    a pair of barrels mounted on said locking clip to provide rotation means, and    a pair of guide bars mounted on said binding cap to guide boot.    
     
     
         2 . A semi step-in binding attachment for mounting on a hard shell (ski) boot binding cap, receiving a hard shelled boot, the attachment comprising: 
 a heel bale spring adapted for mounting on the heel bale and anchored on the heel binding cap providing means for holding said heel bale in a forward position when said cam lever locking toe clip is in a closed position, and    a pair of guide bars positioned on said heel binding cap providing boot guide means.