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Flow
AMP 5 bindings
There are a lot of mixed feelings about Flow bindings, you love them
or hate them. After using these for a few months I can honestly say
I can see no reason not to use this system, it's perfect! It has the
comfort and security of strap in bindings but the ease of getting
in and out of 'clip-in' bindings.
A large padded tongue covers the two straps, which are adjusted to
suit, then left as they are (or until you buy new boots) and you get
in and out by releasing a clip which drops the high backs. The forward
lean angles can be adjusted in seconds, even with gloves and the whole
system feels pretty secure.
They cost a bit more than strap-ins, but not too much, with the beginner/intermediate
AMP 5's coming in at £120. There are models all the way up to
around £300, but I can say that unless you are a pro, or ride
every day I don't think you would see a return for the extra cash.
Using them with a fairly cheapo set of boots, it has shown the need
for a new pair, as I get a bit of heel lift in the boots now, although
numb toes due to overtight straps are a thing of the past. The plain
black with polished metal fixings look pretty good and way better
than Flow's of old.
They do weigh more than regular bindings though, and make getting
your board into a sleeve or bag a bit of a pain.
Overall, if you board a lot in Scotland and find you need to get in
and out the bindings a lot, to walk over rocky sections, or hike to
the mid tows and such like, these are for you. Your old set up will
just seem such a hassle and you will wonder 'Why didn't I convert
sooner?'.
Stephen Maleney
If you have any pieces of kit that you swear
by, email us with a review (airtight@bbc.co.uk)and
we'll put it live.
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