YONEX
SPINE BACK
Approaching the power of binding in the new era !!
How particular are you about the usability of the binding?In snowboarding, it is the performance of the board that has the greatest impact on your own slip.However, it is also a fact that the hard gear called binding has a great influence on controlling the board.How to convey the pressure from the rider's movements to the board, and how to convey the reaction coming back from the board to the rider himself.Depending on the binding selection, the ride quality and ease of riding will change greatly even on the same board.And it also depends on the riding scene and conditions you use.That said, there are still few people who have bindings of various hardnesses and change them according to the conditions.First consider matching and install it as it is.Most people will play with their stance at best.
That's where YONEX's new binding "SPINE BACK" came in.When I first saw this binding, I was impressed by the fact that it was a wonderful idea that took advantage of the unique characteristics of YONEX.The SPINE (spine) that supports the center of the high back, which is boldly hollowed out in the center, uses a true cylindrical carbon shaft that is reminiscent of a YONEX racket or a golf shaft. "Replaceable carbon shaft" This is the biggest point of new binding.By changing the hardness of the carbon shaft, the hardness of the binding changes.Binding with an epoch-making system.
Until now, there have been products that change the hardness of the binding by replacing the binding highback itself, but it was not very practical considering the labor and cost of replacement.However, replacing this one shaft part is easy and low cost.Realistically, I feel like trying various things according to the conditions and uses of the place.Let's check out the episodes and features related to the development of SPINE BACK.
The concept of binding that can change the hardness
It is said that the idea of "YONEX-like, characteristic" new binding started from the pursuit of "YONEX-likeness". YONEX's strength is the making of gears using high-performance materials based on carbon that have been built up over many years.The product development capability using carbon, which has been thoroughly pursued in sports such as tennis, badminton, and golf, is now the world's top cutting-edge technology in snowboarding.That's why, even for parts that are difficult to devise, such as bindings, we put in our technological capabilities and "equipped with YONEX-like features."And that feature must be "a great benefit to the user."The idea of SPINE BACK was born from such a strong commitment on the development side.
The secret of the center carbon shaft
The carbon shaft used for SPINE BACK this time is even thinner than the badminton shaft. In response to the question "Did you develop a shaft of this size for this product?", "This is the same thickness as the carbon tube built into YONEX snowboards. We will continue to make it. By using the parts that have a proven track record, the reliability as a material will definitely increase. " At YONEX, this carbon tube for snowboarding is also a material that has a track record of over 20 years.A proven material built into the snowboard that has received the rider's weight and extreme impact.By applying this, it was possible to create products with a high degree of perfection even with a new system.
Because it makes full use of YONEX carbon
The carbon shaft used is a true cylinder type similar to a racket.The inside is hollow and receives force from all directions evenly. The great thing about YONEX carbon shafts is that they are very stable because they are made with a uniform thickness without extra resin.Produces a carbon shaft that is highly stable and hard to break.The hardness is not the thickness of the shaft, but is changed to three levels of 100, 80, and 60 by adjusting the folding angle of the carbon.And this carbon shaft, which is made under strict control at domestic factories, is not easy to make by other companies.
Lateral flexibility
The structure of SPINE BACK's high back is originally very soft.The hardness of the carbon shaft changes the response to front-back movement.However, it is quite flexible in the horizontal direction.That's why it's easy to move sideways even in a hard setting, and its performance gives me a merit in various movements of the snowboard.It's easy to put in a freestyle style, and the fact that it doesn't lose its flexibility even with a stiff setting gives the impression that the boots come with a high back.
Matching riding style and hardness
The choice of hardness for the carbon shaft will ultimately be what the rider wants.As a general guide, Hardflex 100 is compatible with half pipes and carving.Also suitable for technical riding.The base is the Midflex 80, which can be used all-round.Softflex 60 is suitable for use in powder and ground tricks.also,It is also recommended to wear different flex before and after to suit your tasteis.Find your best setting by trial and error, and try to maximize the performance of this binding.
SPINE BACK
★ SIZE: S, M, L ★ COLOR: BLACK ★ CUSTOMIZE CARBON SPINE Flex 80 (MID) included ★ PRICE: ¥ 50,000
CUSTOMIZE CARBON SPINE (sold separately)
Red (100: HARD), Blue (80: MID), Lime (60: SOFT) ¥ 3,500 (1 bottle)
Graphite (100, 80, 60) ¥ 3,000 (1 bottle)
RIDER'S IMPRESSION
I tried to hear the feeling of use from the rider
Yatsushiro "Yassy" Kazushi (Hokkaido)
＞ Powder:
Attached carbon shaft: 60 (Soft Flex)
"The left and right boots sway more, the knees are easier to get inside, and the ankles have more freedom, so you can enjoy a XNUMXD turn like a surf."
＞ Gratley, Jib Main :
Attached carbon shaft: 60 (Soft Flex）
"The knees are easy to get inside during press tricks, the ankles are more flexible, which makes it easier to get a style, and the operability at low speeds is outstandingly good."
> High speed carving at Pisteburn :
Attached carbon shaft: 100 (Hard Flex)
"You can get an outstanding sense of stability. You can control the edges with confidence even during times when the slopes are rough, even for tricks such as high-speed bitterly turns and reverse turns."
＞ When you don't know the snow conditions at the ski resort you go to for the first time :
Attached carbon shaft: 80 (Midflex)
"Anyway, the hardness is such that it can handle all rounds in a well-balanced manner. It has a good sense of stability that can be safely handled in any situation."
Teruhiko Ando (Nagano)
＞ One binding is OK for any way of playing and sliding !!
"There are many ways to play snowboarding, and each person pursues speed, jump height, style, etc. Until now, it was difficult to do all this comfortably with one binding, but that's it. It was SPINE BACK that made it possible. So, from hard burns that can pull out the edge, to perfect powder, spring park of shabashaba, you can enjoy it at full throttle with this binding. "
＞ Customize and stress-free
"When I want to carve sharply with a hard burn, I use 100 (hard flex) or 80 (mid flex). And when I want to slide freely with powder or for shaba snow, 60 (soft flex) is the best Match. However, since this carbon shaft is attached to the center of the high back, it is easy to twist,HARDExcellent operability even when using!You can get a stress-free and comfortable ride. "
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