EP1226848B1 - Planche de glisse - Google Patents

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EP1226848B1
EP1226848B1 EP02001149A EP02001149A EP1226848B1 EP 1226848 B1 EP1226848 B1 EP 1226848B1 EP 02001149 A EP02001149 A EP 02001149A EP 02001149 A EP02001149 A EP 02001149A EP 1226848 B1 EP1226848 B1 EP 1226848B1
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  • the present invention relates generally to a gliding board and, more particularly, to a snowboard.
  • a method of manufacturing a snowboard having the features of the preamble of claim 1 further below is disclosed in FR 2 748 400 A1.
  • gliding board refers generally to any of the foregoing boards as well as to other devices which allow a rider to traverse a surface.
  • Snowboards are ridden on many different surface conditions, such as deep powder as well as dense groomed or hard packed snow.
  • a snowboarder may enjoy both freestyle and freeride styles of riding and may find herself in powder conditions on one run and groomed terrain on the next.
  • Snowboards have been designed to enhance performance in a particular snow condition or for a particular style of riding.
  • longer boards typically greater than 160 cm or 162 cm are preferred for powder riding since the greater length enhances the ability of the board to "float", that is, to remain within or on top of the powder rather than sinking deeply into the snow.
  • Longer boards are more difficult to spin in the air, making it harder to ride in a terrain park or in the half pipe.
  • Commercially available snowboards consequently, typically are tailored for a particular terrain or riding style, and while the snowboard may be ridden in other conditions or using a different riding form, the performance properties of the board may be less desirable than when ridden in the intended fashion or targeted condition.
  • FR 2 748 400 A 1 discloses a method of manufacturing a snowboard.
  • the snowboard is manufactured from, inter alia, a polycarbonate plate having a length of 160 cm and a width of 30 cm near the tip end and near the tail end of the polycarbonate plate. Both ends of the plates are curved upwardly.
  • the plate is symmetrical both to its longitudinal and its transverse center lines.
  • US 5,782,475 relates to a board for gliding on the snow with a raised tip.
  • US 5,782,475 discloses that the maximum width of the board is on the order of 230 mm at the widest part of the tip and on the order of 220 mm at the widest part of the heel.
  • the invention seeks to provide a gliding board that is amenable to spinning in the half pipe or park as well as deep powder riding.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, a waist, a running length extending between the nose and the tail, an edge to edge direction, wherein the nose and the tail are curved upwardly away from the running length, and binding positions for securing two feet to the elongated member simultaneously such that one foot is secured forward of the other foot in relation to the nose.
  • the elongated member has an overall length of less than about 162 cm, the nose and the tail each has a length in a nose to tail direction, the nose and the tail each has a largest width in the edge to edge direction, and the waist has a narrowest waist width in the edge to edge direction.
  • the elongated member has a largest nose width in the edge to edge direction of at least about 3 0 cm, wherein the largest nose width is at least about 1.5 cm greater than the largest tail width.
  • the nose length is greater than about 22 cm.
  • the nose length is greater than about 23.5 cm.
  • the nose length is greater than about 25 cm.
  • the tail length is less than about 19.0 cm.
  • the tail length is less than about 1 7.5 cm.
  • the tail length is less than about 16.0 cm.
  • a ratio of the nose length to the tail length is at least about 1.45.
  • a ratio of the nose length to the tail length is greater than about 1.48.
  • a ratio of the nose length to the tail length is greater than about 1.5.
  • a ratio of the nose length to the tail length is greater than about 1.53.
  • a ratio of the nose length to the tail length is greater than about 1.56.
  • the largest nose width is at least about 2.0 cm greater than the largest width of the tail.
  • the largest nose width is at least about 2.5 cm greater than the largest width of the tail.
  • the largest nose width is at least about 3.0 cm greater than the largest tail width.
  • a ratio of the largest nose width to the largest tail width is greater than about 1.05.
  • a ratio of the largest nose width to the largest tail width is greater than about 1.07.
  • a ratio of the largest nose width to the largest tail width is greater than about 1.09.
  • a ratio of the largest nose width to the largest tail width is greater than about 1.1.
  • the largest nose width is between 5 and 20 percent greater than the largest tail width.
  • the largest nose width is between 7.5 and 15 percent greater than the largest tail width.
  • the largest nose width is between 20 and 25 percent greater than the narrowest waist width.
  • the largest nose width is about 22 percent greater than the narrowest waist width.
  • the largest nose width is less than 1.30 times the narrowest waist width.
  • a ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest nose width is greater than about 0.77.
  • a ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest tail width is greater than about 0.85.
  • a sidecut extending along the running length, the sidecut comprising a sidecut depth and a sidecut length, a ratio of the sidecut depth to the sidecut length being about 0.02.
  • the overall length is less than about 160 cm.
  • the overall length is less than about 158 cm.
  • the overall length is less than about 155 cm.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, a running length extending between the nose and the tail, and a mid-line defining the center of the running length.
  • the nose and tail may be curved upwardly away from the running length.
  • the elongated member includes a first and a second binding mounting location corresponding to a front and a back binding, the first binding mounting location positioned between the mid-line and the tail and the second binding mounting location positioned between the mid-line and the nose, wherein the first and second binding mounting locations are offset in a direction of the tail more than 25 mm from the mid-line.
  • first and second mounting locations are offset by at least about 30 mm from the mid-line in a direction of the tail.
  • first and second mounting locations are offset by at least about 50 mm from the mid-line in a direction of the tail.
  • first and second mounting locations are offset by at least about 75 mm from the mid-line in a direction of the tail.
  • first and second mounting locations are offset by at least about 100 mm from the mid-line in a direction of the tail.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, and a running length extending between the nose and the tail.
  • the nose and the tail are curved upwardly away from the running length and each have a largest width in an edge to edge direction of the board and a length.
  • the board includes a mid-line defining the center of the running length and first and second binding mounting locations preformed in the board.
  • the first binding mounting location is positioned between the mid-line and the tail, and the second binding mounting location is positioned between the mid-line and the nose.
  • the gliding board has at least three of the following dimensions and structural arrangements:
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, and a running length extending between the nose and the tail.
  • the nose and the tail are curved upwardly away from the running length and each have a largest width in an edge to edge direction of the board and a length.
  • the board includes a mid-line defining the center of the running length and first and second binding mounting locations preformed in the board.
  • the first binding mounting location is positioned between the mid-line and the tail, and the second binding mounting location is positioned between the mid-line and the nose.
  • the gliding board has at least three of the following dimensions and structural arrangements:
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard
  • an elongated member having a nose, a tail, a running length extending between the nose and the tail, and an edge to edge direction.
  • the nose has a largest width in the edge to edge direction that is at least about 2 cm greater than a largest width of the tail in the edge to edge direction.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, a running length extending between the nose and the tail, and an edge to edge direction.
  • the nose and tail may be curved upwardly away from the running length.
  • the elongated member has an overall length of less than about 162 cm, a largest nose width in the edge to edge direction of at least about 30 cm, a tail length of less than about 19.0 cm, and a largest tail width in said edge to edge direction of at least about 25 cm.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, a running length extending between the nose and the tail, and an edge to edge direction.
  • the nose and tail may be curved upwardly away from the running length.
  • the elongated member has an overall length of less than about 160 cm, a largest nose width in the edge to edge direction of at least about 30 cm, and a tail length of less than about 19.0 cm, and a largest tail width in said edge to edge direction of at least about 25 cm.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, and a running length extending between the nose and the tail.
  • the nose and tail may be curved upwardly away from the running length.
  • the nose and the tail each having a length in a nose to tail direction, a ratio of the nose length to the tail length being at least about 1.45.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an'elongated member having a nose, a tail, and a running length extending between the nose and the tail.
  • the nose and tail may be curved upwardly away from the running length.
  • the nose and the tail each having a length in a nose to tail direction, a ratio of the nose length to the tail length being at least about 1.5.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, a waist, and a running length extending between the nose and the tail.
  • the nose and the tail are curved upwardly away from the running length and each has a largest width in an edge to edge direction of the board.
  • the waist has a narrowest waist width in the edge to edge direction.
  • the largest nose width is greater than 30 cm and between 20 and 25 percent greater than the narrowest waist width.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, a waist, a running length extending between the nose and the tail, and an edge to edge direction.
  • the nose and tail are curved upwardly away from the running length and each has a largest width in the edge to edge direction.
  • the waist has a narrowest width in the edge to edge direction.
  • the largest nose width is greater than about 25 cm, at least 2 cm greater than the largest tail width and less than 1.30 times the narrowest waist width.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, a waist, a running length extending between the nose and the tail, and an edge to edge direction.
  • the nose and tail are curved upwardly away from the running length and each has a largest width in the edge to edge direction.
  • the waist has a narrowest waist width in the edge to edge direction.
  • the largest nose width is greater than about 30 cm, and a ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest nose width is greater than about 0.77.
  • a ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest tail width is greater than about 0.85.
  • a ratio of the largest nose width to the largest tail width is about 1.10.
  • a gliding board such as a snowboard, includes an elongated member having a nose, a tail, an edge to edge direction, a running length extending between the nose and the tail, and a sidecut extending along the running length.
  • the nose and tail are curved upwardly away from the running length and each has a largest nose width in the edge to edge direction.
  • the sidecut includes a side cut depth and a sidecut length.
  • the largest nose width is greater than about 30 cm and at least 2 cm greater than the largest tail width.
  • a ratio of the sidecut depth to the side cut length is about 0.02.
  • the invention is directed to a versatile gliding board characterized by performance properties suitable for two or more riding styles and/or use in two or more surface conditions.
  • the inventive board has particular application to a gliding implement that is rideable in both coarse and dense conditions, such as powder and either hard packed or groomed trails, when the gliding board is a snowboard.
  • the inventive board also is suited to a gliding implement that may be spun in the air as well as ridden along a trail, and where the gliding implement is a snowboard may be ridden freeride all over a mountain and freestyle, performing spins and other aerial maneuvers, in the half pipe or park.
  • inventive gliding board For ease of understanding, and without limiting the scope of the invention, illustrative embodiments of the inventive gliding board to which this patent is addressed are disclosed below particularly in connection with a snowboard. It should be appreciated, however, that the inventive board may be embodied in a gliding implement that is used to traverse a terrain other than snow, such as grass, dirt, ice, water, sand, and other surfaces. Further, while the gliding board for use on snow is discussed in connection with a snowboard, the invention is not limited in that respect and other devices for traversing snow also are contemplated.
  • the snowboard of the present invention is particularly suited for riding in deep powder as well as for traversing more dense terrain such as hard packed or groomed trails. It should be appreciated, however, that the two or more disparate conditions in which the inventive snowboard is designed for riding are not limited only to powder and compact snow as should be apparent to one of skill in the art. Although embodiments of the inventive snowboard permit a snowboarder to ride freestyle and freeride, the two or more different riding styles enabled by the present invention are not limited only to these two riding preferences but include other riding forms as should be apparent to one of skill in the art.
  • a gliding board allows a rider to use his or her board on different terrains that demand different board performance properties and to switch amongst different riding styles that, too, emphasize different board characteristics.
  • the subject board may be arranged for any one of the riding conditions and/or riding styles indicated above, or may be configured for a combination of such riding styles and/or conditions.
  • the gliding board where embodied as a snowboard, may be arranged for riding in powder, riding in powder and on hard pack, riding in powder and in the half pipe (free style), or riding in powder, on hard pack and in the half pipe.
  • the exact specification and construction of a particular board encompassed by the invention ultimately will depend upon the performance properties that are desired.
  • a snowboard 10, as illustrated in Fig. 1, includes a nose 12, a tail 14, and a running length 16 extending between the nose and the tail that defines the effective length of the board that actually contacts the snow on flat terrain.
  • the dimensions and relative dimensions of the board are especially designed to provide the desired balance in performance properties, and the relevant variables include the overall length, nose width and length, tail width and length, waist width, taper, and binding mounting location offset.
  • the overall length 18 is the distance between the absolute tip of the tail to the absolute tip of the nose.
  • the nose width NW is defined as the largest distance in an edge to edge direction in the nose section of the board
  • the tail width TW is defined as the largest distance in an edge to edge direction in the tail section of the board.
  • the length NL of the nose section runs from the transition point or junction of the essentially flat running length to the upwardly curving shovel shape of the nose and to the absolute tip of the nose, and a similar length defines the tail section TL.
  • the board may be provided with one or more sets of binding mounting locations 20, 22 that, as shown, may include internally threaded insert fasteners.
  • the front and back binding mounting locations may be offset in the direction of the tail to enhance the float properties of the board in connection with riding in powder.
  • the float of a board in powder or powder-like snow is influenced by the width of the nose and may be characterized by the difference in width between the nose and the tail and/or by the ratio of the nose width to tail width.
  • the board may be provided with a nose width that is at least about 15 mm greater than the tail width, preferably is provided with a nose width that is at least about 18 mm greater than the tail width, more preferably at least about 20 mm greater than the tail width, and even more preferably is provided with a nose width that is at least about 25 mm greater than the tail width.
  • the nose width is about 25 mm greater than the tail width.
  • the nose width is about 30 mm greater than the tail width.
  • the board may also be provided with an upper limit to the difference between the greater nose width and the smaller tail width that is less than about 80 mm, preferably less than about 75 mm, and even more preferably less than about 70 mm.
  • the board may be provided with a nose width that is between 5 and 20 percent greater than the tail width, and more preferably between 7.5 and 15 percent greater than the tail width.
  • the nose width is about 9 percent greater than the tail width.
  • the nose width is about 10.5 percent greater than the tail width.
  • the nose width is about 11 percent greater than the tail width.
  • the inventive board may have a nose width to tail width ratio of greater than about 1.05, prefcrably greater than about 1.07, more preferably greater than about 1.09 and even more preferably greater than about 1.10.
  • the board has a nose width to tail width ratio of 1.091.
  • the board has a nose width to tail width ratio of 1.106.
  • the board has a nose width to tail width ratio of 1.105.
  • the width of the nose and its influence on the board's float in powder-like snow may also be characterized by the difference in width between the nose and waist.
  • the board may be provided with a largest nose width that is between 20 and 25 percent greater than the narrowest waist width. In an embodiment developed by Burton, the largest nose width is about 22 percent greater than the narrowest waist width. Characterizing the difference between the nose width and the waist width in an alternative fashion, the largest nose width is less than 1.30 times the narrowest waist width, and more preferably less than 1.25 times the narrowest waist width. In an embodiment developed by Burton, the nose width is about 1.22 times the narrowest waist width.
  • a ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest nose width is greater than about 0.77.
  • the ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest nose width is about 0.81.
  • a ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest tail width is about 0.85.
  • the ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest tail width is about 0.86.
  • the ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest tail width is about 0.90.
  • the ratio of the narrowest waist width to the largest tail width is about 0.92.
  • the length of the nose and of the tail, in combination with other board dimensions, also departs from conventional board arrangements.
  • the nose may have a length greater than about 22 cm, more preferably greater than about 23.5 cm, and even more preferably greater than about 25 cm. In one embodiment, the nose has a length of about 24 cm. In another embodiment, the nose has a length of about 25 cm.
  • the tail may have a length less than about 19 cm, more preferably less than about 17.5 cm, and even more preferably less than about 16 cm. In one embodiment, the board has a tail length of 16 cm.
  • the overall length of the board may impact the float of the board when freeriding in powder as well as the maneuverability and rotation of the board when freestyle riding in the park or half pipe.
  • Longer boards, such as those greater than about 160 cm, are less likely to sink in powder while shorter boards, those less than about 160 cm, are more suited to aerials and tricks.
  • Certain embodiments of the present board possess strong floating properties while still being amenable to spinning in the pipe and park.
  • Such versatile boards may have a length of less than 162 cm, preferably less than 160 cm, more preferably less than 158 cm, and even more preferably less than 155 cm.
  • the board has an overall length of 150 cm.
  • the board has an overall length of 156.5 cm.
  • the board has an overall length of 160 cm. With a shorter board, comes the added benefit that the board is lighter; it is observed that board manufacturers strive to reduce the weight of a board without adversely affecting performance properties.
  • a still further way to characterize the board is to consider the ratio of the nose length to the tail length.
  • a larger nose length may provide enhanced performance in deep powder riding and a ratio of greater than 1.45, preferably greater than 1.48, more preferably greater than 1.5, even more preferably greater than 1.53, and still more preferably greater than 1.56 are contemplated.
  • the ratio of the nose length to the tail length is less than about 2.75, preferably less than 2.70, and even more preferably less than 2.65.
  • the binding mounting locations may be offset from the mid-line of the effective length and positioned closer to the tail of the board, providing a longer segment of the board between the front binding and the absolute outer tip of the nose that may influence the ability of the board to float in powder and powder-like conditions. It is conventional for the insert pattern in a Burton board, whether tailored for powder, compact snow conditions, freeride or freestyle riding, to he offset towards the tail no more than 25 mm from the mid-line of the effective length.
  • the front and back binding mounting locations which correspond to one or more pairs of insert fastener patterns prearranged in the board, are offset rearward of the effective length mid-line by at least about 30 mm, preferably by at least about 50 mm, even more preferably by at least about 75 mm, and even further more preferably by at least about 100 mm.
  • the complementary front and back insert fasteners are offset about 100 mm from the mid-line of the effective length.
  • the fasteners are offset about 75 mm from the mid-line of the effective length.
  • the present board provides an arrangement that particularly is suited for powder riding, yet also is easy to ride on hardpack and groomed runs and, or alternatively, in the terrain park and in half pipes.
  • the board may be tailored for a specific one of these riding conditions or styles or may be arranged for any combination of such riding conditions or styles.
  • the overall length of the board is 150 cm and the running length, also known as the sidecut length, is 110 cm.
  • the nose has a width of 30.05 cm and a length of 24 cm.
  • the tail has a width of 27.55 cm and a length of 16 cm.
  • the waist has a width of 24.7 cm.
  • the ratio of the nose length to tail length is 1.50.
  • the taper, that is the difference between the nose width and the tail width, is 2.5 cm.
  • the sidecut depth is 2.05 cm.
  • the overall length of the board is 156.5 cm while the running length is 115.5 cm.
  • the nose has a width of 31.25 cm and a length of 25 cm, while the tail has a width of 28.25 cm and a length of 16.0 cm.
  • the waist has a width of 25.5 cm.
  • the ratio of nose length to tail length is 1.56 to 1.
  • the taper of the board is 3 cm.
  • the sidecut depth is 2.125 cm.
  • the nose may have a height from 5 to 6 cm, and typically the tail height is between 0.5 to 1.5 cm shorter than the nose.
  • the overall length of the board is 160 cm and the running length is 119 cm.
  • the nose has a width of 31.6 cm and a length of 25 cm, while the tail has a width of 28.6 cm and a length of 16.0 cm.
  • the waist has a width of 25.8 cm.
  • the ratio of nose length to tail length is 1.56.
  • the board taper is 3 cm.
  • the sidecut depth is 2.15 cm.
  • the invention is not limited to a board with these specific dimensions or any of the dimensions recited in this specification, and other widths and lengths whether of the same or varying proportions to that described and illustrated are contemplated.
  • one or more of the dimensions, relationships between dimensions, or structural arrangements of a board in an embodiment disclosed above could be modified to change or eliminate a performance property yet still be within the scope of the invention.
  • the overall length of the illustrated board could be increased one or more centimeters and even beyond 160 cm if desired and while the increase in length may make it more difficult to rotate the board 360° while in the air, the longer board would still have a nose to tail width ratio within one of the ranges mentioned above, and, consequently, would still be within the scope of the contemplated invention.
  • the insert patterns corresponding to the front and back bindings may be offset 25 mm from the mid-line in the conventional Burton manner, yet the board because of its nose and tail dimensions still provides advantageous floating properties as compared to a board with a narrower nose or a smaller taper, and such a board is still encompassed by the present invention.
  • the invention is not limited only to a board that includes all of the beneficial arrangements discussed above but, rather, encompasses any board that includes one or more of these particular dimensional attributes or structural arrangements.
  • many other board specifications come within the present invention in addition to those recited further below in the claims.
  • a representative board may include a vertical laminate wood core surrounded by one or more fiber/resin layers for torsional control.
  • a sintered or extruded polyethylene, graphite or other base material may be provided in sheet form on the snow contacting surface of the board while a plastic, preferably opaque, top sheet is arranged on the opposite surface for protecting the core and laminate from abrasion and from exposure to ultraviolet light.
  • Sidewall, cap or mixed sidewall/cap construction may be employed to protect and seal the core from the environment.
  • Metal edges (not shown) may wrap around a partial, or preferably a full, perimeter of the board, providing a hard gripping edge for board control on snow and ice.
  • Damping material to reduce chatter and vibrations also may be incorporated into the board.
  • the board may have a sidecut, typically from about 6.0 to 10.0 m radius, for ease of turning the gliding device, and or camber, e.g., to even the contact pressures on the board along the running length.
  • the board may have a thickness ranging from about 15 to 16 mm that may taper downwardly in the region of the nose and tail to about 3 to 8 mm.
  • the board may have an overall length between 135 to 170 cm for an adult model.
  • the width of the nose section may range from 25 to 30 cm, more preferably up to 32 cm, while the width of the tail section typically is from about 24 to 30 cm.
  • Nose height typically ranges from about 2 to about 6 cm, more preferably up to about 8 cm, with the tail height in many boards being about 0.5 to 1.5 cm shorter, or even up to about 3 to 4 cm shorter.
  • Any binding or other device for attaching a rider's foot or boot to a board may be mounted to the board.
  • Such bindings typically include a front and a back binding each provided with a hold down disc having one or more holes through which hardware such as a bolt, screw or other fastener is passed and then engaged with the inserts preformed in the board, so that the tightened disc secures the respective bindings to the board.
  • the insert pattern shown in the illustrated embodiment is the 3D® pattern proprietary to Burton, other insert arrangements may be utilized, such as the 4x4 pattern, as should be appreciated by one of skill in the art.

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  1. Planche de glisse comprenant :
    un élément allongé ayant une spatule (12), un talon (14), ainsi qu'une longueur de carre de contact (16) s'étendant entre la spatule et le talon et ayant deux carres définissant une direction de carre à carre, dans lequel la spatule (12) et le talon (14) sont recourbés vers le haut loin de la longueur de carre de contact (16),
    l'élément allongé ayant une longueur totale (18) inférieure à 162 cm environ, la spatule (12) et le talon (14) chacun ayant une largeur la plus large (NW, TW) dans la direction de carre à carre, la longueur de carre de contact ayant une largeur la plus étroite dans la direction de carre à carre définissant une largeur de taille (WW) de l'élément allongé, la largeur de spatule la plus large (NW) dans la direction de carre à carre étant d'au moins 30 cm environ ;
    la planche de glisse étant caractérisée en ce que
    les positions (20, 22), dans l'utilisation de la planche à glisse, pour fixer les deux pieds d'un surfeur des neiges à l'élément allongé sont fournies de telle sorte qu'un pied est fixé à l'avant de l'autre pied par rapport à la longueur de carre de contact (16),
       et la largeur de spatule la plus large (NW) dans la direction de carre à carre est d'au moins 1,5 cm supérieure à la largeur du talon la plus large (TW).
  2. Planche de glisse selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la spatule a une longueur (NL) dans un sens de spatule à talon supérieure à 22 cm environ, de préférence supérieure à 23,5 cm environ, de manière préférée entre toutes supérieure à 25 cm environ.
  3. Planche de glisse selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans laquelle le talon a une longueur (TL) dans une direction de spatule à talon inférieure à 19,0 cm environ, de préférence inférieure à 17,5 cm environ, de manière préférée entre toutes inférieure à 16,0 cm environ.
  4. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans laquelle un rapport de la longueur de spatule (NL) par rapport à la longueur de talon (TL) est supérieur à 1,45 environ, de préférence supérieur à 1,48 environ, de manière préférée entre toutes supérieur à 1,5 environ, encore de manière préférée entre toutes supérieur à 1,53 environ, et de la manière la plus préférée supérieur à 1,56 environ.
  5. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans laquelle la largeur de spatule la plus large (NW) est au moins supérieure de 2,0 cm environ, de préférence d'au moins supérieure de 2,5 cm environ, et de manière préférée entre toutes d'au moins supérieure de 3,0 cm environ à la largeur de talon la plus large (TW).
  6. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, dans laquelle un rapport de la largeur de spatule la plus large (NW) par rapport à la largeur de talon la plus large (TW) est supérieur à 1,05 environ, de préférence supérieur à 1,07 environ, de manière plus préférée supérieur à 1,09 environ, et de manière préférée entre toutes supérieur à 1,1 environ.
  7. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans laquelle un rapport de la largeur de spatule la plus large (NW) par rapport à la largeur de taille la plus étroite (WW) est inférieur à 1,3 environ, de préférence entre 1,2 et 1,25 environ, et de manière préférée entre toutes environ 1,22.
  8. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, dans laquelle un rapport de la largeur de taille la plus étroite (WW) par rapport à la largeur de spatule la plus large (NW) est supérieur à 0,77 environ.
  9. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans laquelle un rapport de la largeur de taille la plus étroite par rapport à la largeur de taille la plus large (TW) est supérieur à 0,85 environ.
  10. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, comprenant en outre une configuration latérale en courbe s'étendant le long de la longueur de carre de contact (16), la configuration latérale en courbe comprenant une profondeur de configuration latérale en courbe et une longueur de configuration latérale en courbe, un rapport de la profondeur de configuration latérale en courbe par rapport à la longueur de configuration latérale en courbe étant de 0,02 environ.
  11. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, dans laquelle la longueur totale (18) est inférieure à 160 cm environ, inférieure à 158 cm environ ou inférieure à 155 cm environ.
  12. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, dans laquelle la première (20) et la seconde (22) positions de fixation fixant les emplacements de montage sont préformées dans l'élément allongé, le premier emplacement de montage de fixation (20) étant positionné entre le milieu de l'élément allongé le long de la longueur totale (18) et le talon, et le second emplacement de montage de fixation (22) entre le milieu de l'élément allongé le long de la longueur totale (18) et la spatule ;
       le premier (20) et le second (22) emplacements de montage de fixation étant décalés vers le talon à plus de 25 mm à partir du milieu de l'élément allongé le long de la longueur totale (18).
  13. Planche de glisse selon la revendication 12, dans laquelle le premier (20) et le second (22) emplacements de montage de fixation sont décalés d'au moins 30 mm environ, de préférence d'au moins 50 mm environ, de manière plus préférée d'au moins 75mm environ, et de manière préférée entre toutes d'au moins 100 mm environ.
  14. Planche de glisse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, dans laquelle la planche de glisse est un surf des neiges.
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