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AlpenFlow Design spent nearly six years developing their flagship AlpenFlow89 hybrid binding, and today, we talk with AlpenFlow co-founder, Steven Waal, about that development process. Then, we compare / contrast the AlpenFlow 89 to all the major players in the hybrid binding space. You’re guaranteed to learn a lot about this “Do-It-All” category of ski bindings.
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GEAR:30 ep 357: AlpenFlow Founders’ Story
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Sale: Lone Pine Gear Exchange (2:46)
Overview of AlpenFlow (5:32)
The AlpenFlow 89 Binding (8:05)
What’s Changed Since the Blister Summit? (13:38)
Pin Toes vs Non-Pin Toes (23:44)
Release Characteristics & ISO 13992 (33:20)
Product Comparisons:
Marker Kingpin (39:00)
Marker Duke PT (42:35)
Atomic / Salomon Shift 2.0 (45:00)
ATK Freeraider 15 (46:26)
Cast 2.0 Touring System (49:05)
ATK Hy 13 (51:22)
Tyrolia Attack Hybrid 14 (52:46)
Best Question I Haven’t Asked You?(53:40)
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