#Flow alpha bindings full#

Some freestyle riders prefer bindings into the medium range as they provide more support for sketchy landings or tricks in the deep powder.įreeride: If you are bombing through the back-country and ripping through powder, then stiffer more responsive bindings are the way to go. They often have slightly shorter highbacks. On the flip side, softer bindings allow enough flexibility for freedom of movement.Īll Mountain: These are usually bindings in the medium flex range as they need to provide enough support for a wide range of terrain, on and off piste, as well as remain flexible enough for a few loops through the park.įreestyle: These are usually softer bindings that butter easily and allow for a wide range of movement. With increasing binding stiffness comes better power transfer, faster turn initiation and more support. Your preferred style of riding will be a major factor in determining the flex of your bindings. With increasing experience many riders prefer moving up to a medium or even stiff binding depending on their preferred riding style. Generally speaking, softer bindings are more forgiving and more comfortable for newer riders. There are a few major factors to take into consideration here, mainly rider skill level and style, as well as a few other features that will impact how well your bindings serve you on the mountain. Simply pull the lightweight Airframe-lever and lock it down to secure your preferred strap tightness.What to Consider When Buying Snowboard Bindings Mini-Ratchets: Precisely fit your PowerStrap to your boot and micro-adjust on the fly if needed.

The GF-Nylon Uni-Backs offer more stiffness and response, while the Composite Uni-Backs offer a forgiving, lively and fun feel.Įxofit Powerstrap: An exoskeleton supportframe wraps the 3D-shaped EVA and formfits perfectly to your boot, providing great support and energy transmission. Molded Composite Uniback Hiback: Lightweight 1-piece hibacks that fully recline for easy SpeedEntry & Exit and the comfortable EVA pads reduce the pressure on your legs.

The minimized contact area with the board, channels your power where it needs to go while the rockered corners of the baseplate allow any type of board to maintain optimal flex. Molded Composite Rockered Baseplate: Engineered to transfer energy directly to the board without loss of efficiency. Set-it and Forget-it means: always enjoy the perfect and consistent tightness, no hassle with ratchets in the snow, and with our new Locking Slap Ratchets - LSR you can still easily make adjustments on the fly or open & close the foot-straps when you don’t feel like using the Reclining Hiback. You have to adjust these foot-straps to your boot only once, then you lock the ratchets into place, and you can immediately start to enjoy the ease of getting into and out of your bindings through the Hiback.

#Flow alpha bindings full#

Never torture your feet again during a full day of riding with the performance and comfort of Flow PowerStraps. Our PowerStraps and the adjustment buckles are also designed to work seamlessly with the SpeedEntry Reclining Hiback. You do not have to tighten our PowerStraps to the point where you cut off your circulation and get cramped feet like with other brands bindings.

Powerstrap: Flow PowerStraps cover a larger area especially over the mid-foot, connecting the ankle and toe zones for a more comfortable, convenient, and more powerful riding experience.Power Triangle Cable: The steel Cable creates a structural triangular geometry for optimal energy transfer from Hiback to Baseplate.The Original Reclining Hiback: The Reclining Hiback is a pivotal part for the fastest SpeedEntry.These are the three fundamental technologies that can be found in every single Flow binding, and which make Flow bindings an industry leader. MINI-ratchets and a molded composite rockered base plate and hiback complete this great binding. The ExoFit strap is comfortable and supportive and the Full EVA Toe and Heel inserts add to the performance of the ride. This soft flexing, user-friendly binding focuses on Performance, Comfort and Convenience and is what make this binding so irresistible. The Alpha is an all-mountain binding for the person who is looking for a memorable experience on the hill.