DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE KNEE JOINT THAT IS ABLE TO ENGAGE WITH A SKI BOOT

摘要

A device for protecting the knee joint of a skier, the device being for installing on a ski boot having a footwear portion surmounted by a collar, the device having first connector designed to be fastened to the collar of the boot and a shell designed to cover the front of the tibia of the skier, the shell extending between a high portion for being situated level with the skier's knee and a low portion covering a portion of the collar of the boot, the shell supporting, on its high portion, lateral flanges suitable for being put into contact with the knee on either side of the knee being in contact at least with the condyles of the femur of the skier.