METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A BOOT OR SHOE TO A WAKEBOARD OR THE LIKE

摘要

An apparatus for securing and releasing a rider's boots to a piece of leisure or sporting equipment, such as a wakeboard or a snowboard or the like (1), includes a mount (3) which locates between the board (1) and the user's boots, and defines a volume (4) in which there is a reduced pressure/partial vacuum for securing the rider's boots and board together. The apparatus includes means for releasing the connection between the boots and board when the reduced pressure exceeds a particular value. The apparatus includes a pump (13b), venturi pump (13a) or other means for creating and/or maintaining the reduced pressure in the volume which is operated by the natural movement of the rider or board itself when using the board.