Why has the demand for high-end models of SP Bindings (SLAB-based models) increased so much in recent years?The popularity of "SLAB.ONE" has skyrocketed in the last few years and is favored by a wide range of categories. "Brotherhood" remains popular. Many users like "CORE". I thought about why SP Bindings are so popular.
In recent bindings, many models such as Freeflex and Minidisc have been released that value the flexibility and range of motion of the base.There are many models that have the advantage of resin-based flexibility as the mainstream of the base.That's why the Super Light weight Aluminum Base SLAB base used in SP Bindings is gaining popularity. SLAB.ONE, Mountain and brotherhood use aluminum discs.Until a while ago, it was not uncommon for models to use aluminum bindings, but nowadays there are really few. The aluminum base of SP Bindings is ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight, flexible, highly responsive and durable.The extremely thin base plate has a good feel on the soles of the feet, and the aluminum base has good responsiveness among various bindings, so it is attracting attention.
Another factor may be that free riding (fascinating carving, jibing, powder, terrain cruising) is becoming more popular than the high speed riding, jumping and halfpipe categories.Performance that requires high reaction, but attractive style when standing up, reaction and range of motion required for ground tricks and jibing, flexible movement and sole feeling with powder, range of motion required to match the terrain It is SP Bindings that have.The main reason is that it does not require a heel cup and allows 360-degree movement like a joystick.You can't feel the hold and reaction between the highback and the toe cup with other bindings.
In addition, one focus is on erecting boards.A structure without a heel cup and a structure that does not require a buckle for the toe cup reduces the risk of contact with the snow surface and avoids falling.Fewer buckles mean that the risk of breakage is halved.
Each model has the basic SP Bindinsg features and each has its own personality.By giving it a personality that matches the concept, it can be selected by a wide range of users.
△ Beginner-intermediate (FT270, PRIVATE)
△ Slope cruising (CORE, brotherhood)
△ Ground trick (brotherhood, CORE)
△ Jibing (brotherhood)
△ Jump (SLAB.ONE, brotherhood)
△ Grabbing ((brotherhood)
△ Carving (SLAB.ONE, CORE)
△ Technical (SLAB.ONE)
△ Freestyle (brotherhood, CORE, SLAB.ONE)
△ Powder (brotherhood, CORE)
△ High Performance Freeride (Mountain)
△ Split (SPLIT)
△ Kids (KIDDO)
It has such a lineup.The above is considered to be the secret of the popularity of SP Bindings.I will explain the individuality of each model from now on, so please read it.
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