Ski binding having toe shaped guard element

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract, Ski binding having a bottom member for mounting on a ski and receiving a sole of a ski shoe, and a guard element of essentially shoe toe shape mounted on upwardly projecting ears of the bottom member to pivot between upward inactive and downward active positions. The guard element has a lateral side form opposite ends of which longitudinal sides thereof converge. The lateral side faces the pivotal axis of the guard element and its under edge is designed in the upward position to permit insertion of the sole of the shoe on the bottom member and in the downward position to clamp the edge of the sole against the bottom member. The binding is also retainingly engageable on the sole …