Ski binding block

A ski system, comprising:

• an elongated ski;
• a binding block located at an approximate longitudinal center of said ski for mounting a ski boot binding, comprising:
• a first plate having at least one slotted opening and an associated fastener passing therethrough for mounting said plate on an upper surface of said ski, said slotted opening allowing relative sliding movement of said plate longitudinally along the length of said ski upon flexing of said ski;
• a second plate mounted on said ski and aligned longitudinally with said first plate, said second plate having at least one slotted opening and associated fastener passing therethrough for mounting said second plate on an upper surface of said ski, said slotted opening allowing relative sliding movement of said second plate longitudinally along the length of said ski in a direction opposite from that of said first plate upon flexing of said ski;
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• a central connector plate fixed longitudinally to said ski and connected to each of said first and second plates, said connector plate being rigid in a longitudinal direction to fix and locate said first and second plates with respect to each other, whereby said fixing of said connector plate allows said relative sliding movement of said first and second plates.