Snowboard binding with compensating plate

A boot binding system for a snowboard comprising:

• a contour wall outlining a boot and comprising a rear, a centre and a front section, said rear section adapted to receive a heel, said rear section defining a "U" comprising a web and two wings, when seen from above, said wings of said "U" comprising two pivot points facing each other,
• a generally horizontal pad adapted to cover said centre over said boot to maintain said boot within the confines of said contour wall;
• a leg support element mounted so as to support the back of a user's leg and pivotedly attached to said rear section in said pivot points, said leg support element adapted to be moved circumferentially on said pivot points from a first generally horizontal position allowing insertion of the boot above said leg support element and behind said pad, up to a second generally vertical position, the boot being enclosed between said leg support element, said pad and said contour wall,
• a cable joining said support element to said pad, adapted for passing circumferentially around said pivot points, said cable comprising at least one cable guide placed on said contour wall and substantially lower than said pivot points, said cable causing the tightening of said pad against said enclosed boot when said leg support element is moved to said generally vertical position.