A release binding (20) is shown for releasably attaching a ski boot to a telemark or cross-country ski (22). A load spool (50) having a circumferential groove (56) is attached perpendicular to the bottom of a standard toe plate (24) used to secure the toe of the boot. A release plate (40) having a planar...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6092830?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6092830 - Release binding for telemark and cross-country skis
