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Flow Bindings Vs. Strap Bindings
Hey, I'm looking to get my first real set up and was looking to see if
anyone could shed any light on how good flow bindings are versus strap bindings. i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. Cheers, OLi |
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I can't really make a comparison because Flow's were and are my only
bindings, but let me tell you...I get asked so many questions while boarding about my bindings, especially as I get off the lift and slide my back foot in (while standing), and easily lifting the binding's back, locking me in, and boarding away. At 45yrs old, I've lost a little flexibility and with my Flows I never spend any "butt time" strapping in. Again...not a good comparison, but for me they're so comfortable and easy. If you get a set, be prepared to talk about 'em. -- Joe B. "Colin McAlpine CS2001" wrote in message ... Hey, I'm looking to get my first real set up and was looking to see if anyone could shed any light on how good flow bindings are versus strap bindings. i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. Cheers, OLi |
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"Colin McAlpine CS2001" wrote in message ... Hey, I'm looking to get my first real set up and was looking to see if anyone could shed any light on how good flow bindings are versus strap bindings. i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. Cheers, OLi Im wondering how I can demo a pair before the season ends so I know what to buy next year. Im in Utah, anyone know of a shop that will do this? |
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Colin McAlpine CS2001 wrote:
i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. Why that model rather than the Pro 11-FR? Dean |
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On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:15:01 +0000, Colin McAlpine CS2001
wrote: Hey, I'm looking to get my first real set up and was looking to see if anyone could shed any light on how good flow bindings are versus strap bindings. i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. I love mine, though they are a little heavy (older FL11, probably similar to the Amp5 in weight). I will find a set of Team bindings between now and next season. -- Robert |
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On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:15:01 +0000, Colin McAlpine CS2001
wrote: Hey, I'm looking to get my first real set up and was looking to see if anyone could shed any light on how good flow bindings are versus strap bindings. i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. Cheers, OLi I have a 3 season old pair of FL5's and love them to bits (well as much as you can feel emotionally attached to a set of bindings!) Never had any of the questions that other posters have mentioned. (I assume you are over in Glasgow) Probably best to try to make sure you like them, dont know if a local dry slope will have them? I did see a rental board at glenshee with flows although they looked like they came out the ark. Benefits? Well theres the obvious strapping in off a lift that joe mentioned. I also found that they really helped with heel lift. This season in Scotland I rented boards due to the "variable nature" of our pistes at times and found that 3 different sets of strap bindings all concentrated the pressure too much. |
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Colin McAlpine CS2001 wrote:
Hey, I'm looking to get my first real set up and was looking to see if anyone could shed any light on how good flow bindings are versus strap bindings. i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. Cheers, OLi Search this group for discussions on Flow bindings. Lots of info. As with any system, you'll find people that love it and those that hate it. Demo it for a day if possible. If you're buying boots as well, try the flow bindings with your boots and make sure the interface is good (highback doesn't catch on the heel, no odd pressure points on the top of your foot or heel). I am a big fan of ease of exit/entry but personally did not like flow bindings at all. Reasons in earlier posts. Straps are easier to tweek throughout the day and to swap out boards with buddies if you want to try other equipment since others can instantly tighten the bindings for their feet/boots. My favorite at the moment are the Burton Toe-cap bindings. Less pressure points, good support, easy on/off. -todd |
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todd wrote: Colin McAlpine CS2001 wrote: Hey, I'm looking to get my first real set up and was looking to see if anyone could shed any light on how good flow bindings are versus strap bindings. i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. Cheers, OLi Search this group for discussions on Flow bindings. Lots of info. As with any system, you'll find people that love it and those that hate it. Demo it for a day if possible. If you're buying boots as well, try the flow bindings with your boots and make sure the interface is good (highback doesn't catch on the heel, no odd pressure points on the top of your foot or heel). I am a big fan of ease of exit/entry but personally did not like flow bindings at all. Reasons in earlier posts. Straps are easier to tweek throughout the day and to swap out boards with buddies if you want to try other equipment since others can instantly tighten the bindings for their feet/boots. My favorite at the moment are the Burton Toe-cap bindings. Less pressure points, good support, easy on/off. -todd Has anyone gotten a pair of the K2 Cinch bindings? They basically are a traditional strap bindings which a flippable highback, so you can enter/exit the binding in either fashion. I checked them out in the store and they look pretty nice if you want Flow style convenience with the tweakability of straps. They actually look a bit easier to enter/exit because the ankle strap tilts up when the higback is flipped down (I don't recall my friend's Flows doing this). Also I would think strap users will find the Cinch more natural to adjust compared to the Flow cuffs (although I'm sure it is just as adjustable once you figure it out). I ended up getting a pair of Nidecker 800s since I was looking more for performance than convenience... but I would consider the K2 Cinch as perhaps a 2nd/3rd binding (if I decide I can afford that type of luxury). |
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lonerider wrote: todd wrote: Colin McAlpine CS2001 wrote: Hey, I'm looking to get my first real set up and was looking to see if anyone could shed any light on how good flow bindings are versus strap bindings. i'm looking at getting the Amp5 FR. Cheers, OLi Search this group for discussions on Flow bindings. Lots of info. As with any system, you'll find people that love it and those that hate it. Demo it for a day if possible. If you're buying boots as well, try the flow bindings with your boots and make sure the interface is good (highback doesn't catch on the heel, no odd pressure points on the top of your foot or heel). I am a big fan of ease of exit/entry but personally did not like flow bindings at all. Reasons in earlier posts. Straps are easier to tweek throughout the day and to swap out boards with buddies if you want to try other equipment since others can instantly tighten the bindings for their feet/boots. My favorite at the moment are the Burton Toe-cap bindings. Less pressure points, good support, easy on/off. -todd Has anyone gotten a pair of the K2 Cinch bindings? They basically are a traditional strap bindings which a flippable highback, so you can enter/exit the binding in either fashion. I checked them out in the store and they look pretty nice if you want Flow style convenience with the tweakability of straps. They actually look a bit easier to enter/exit because the ankle strap tilts up when the higback is flipped down (I don't recall my friend's Flows doing this). Also I would think strap users will find the Cinch more natural to adjust compared to the Flow cuffs (although I'm sure it is just as adjustable once you figure it out). I ended up getting a pair of Nidecker 800s since I was looking more for performance than convenience... but I would consider the K2 Cinch as perhaps a 2nd/3rd binding (if I decide I can afford that type of luxury). Darn it I forgot to mention that my main concern is whether the metal cable will be prone to breakage/fatigue/stretching over time (like the earlier Flow models from what I heard). It's hard to say just looking at that (it was a twisted steel/metal of some sort) - I guess we'll find out as people use them more. |
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