A concept model with a new base that enables power transmission to the entire effective edge

flux_main

THE UNTOLD STORIES / FLUX BINDINGS

FLUX binding is a brand from Japan but also based in Southern California. From the brand start in 1992 to the present, we have accurately captured the trends of the scene that repeats change and evolution.The products that fit the movement of the times that were born in this way are the result of excellent development technology and a brand attitude that is close to the "now" of riders and users.

The new model XF for the 2016-17 season was also born as a binding that fits the current scene.The focus was on "carving," which is currently booming all over the world.
The biggest feature is the newly designed "Transfer Base".By extending the toe and heel sides outward compared to the conventional base and securing a wider contact area with the board, the contact points on all sides can transmit the power under load to the board without loss.As for the rider's feeling of the test drive, he says that he can clearly feel that he is firmly stepping on the edge on the toe side farthest from his feet.This is clearly demonstrated by verification using a surface pressure measuring instrument.

The measurement also revealed that the "Transfer System", a rail provided from the outside to the inside of the toe side, plays a role in concentrating the power of stepping on the edge.And this system also plays the role of pulling up the toe side when the load on the heel side is applied, and it is also effective for sharp turning.
In short, the new XF with "Transfer Base" can be said to be a binding that enables stable carving that uses the entire effective edge by in-controlling every corner of the board.At the same time, these features work not only on the edges but on the entire sole, so you can clearly feel where you are stepping on the surface during ollies or pressing.

This new concept model, which was born from the feedback of FLUX riders and users who continue to slide in various environments every day, will lead the riding that fits the "now" scene to the next level.It is a binding that riders who want a higher speed range should definitely experience.

XF
Price: ¥ 39,000 (excluding tax)
・ WIDE CONTACT POINT: (Red) 4 contact points extending to the outside of the toe and heel.The size of this ground contact area conveys the force under load to every corner. ・ TOE EDGE TRANSFER SYSTEM: (Orange) The rail on the toe side, which was not previously provided.Concentrates power transmission at the toe edge and is effective in pulling up to the heel side ・ theGnar POINT SYSTEM: (Kiiro) By expanding the interview under the ball where the sole of the foot is strong, reliable edging is possible with less force To
・ WIDE CONTACT POINT: (red)
Four contact points extending outward from the toe and heel.The size of this ground contact area conveys the force when weighted to every corner.
・ TOE EDGE TRANSFER SYSTEM: (Orange)
A rail on the toe side that was not previously provided.Concentrates power transmission at the toe edge and is effective in pulling up to the heel side
・ TheGnar POINT SYSTEM: (Kiiro)
By expanding the interview under the ball where the force is applied on the sole of the foot, reliable edging is possible with less force.
AXIS HIGHBACK & ASYM HEELCUP The area of ​​the upper part of the highback is widened to increase the power transmission on the heel side, and the slit in the center supports movement in the twisting direction.By raising the outside of the heel cup, the efficiency of power transmission during ollie is increased, and the support power during landing is enhanced.Also, the inside is lower than the outside, making it easier to put your knees inside.Excellent performance for power transmission and ingenuity to maintain flexibility that makes it easy to squeeze and style with tricks are woven everywhere.
AXIS HIGHBACK & ASYM HEEL CUP
While increasing the area of ​​the upper part of the high back and increasing the power transmission on the heel side, the slit in the center corresponds to the movement in the twisting direction.By raising the outside of the heel cup, the efficiency of power transmission during ollie is increased, and the support power during landing is enhanced.Also, the inside is lower than the outside, making it easier to put your knees inside.Excellent performance for power transmission and ingenuity to maintain flexibility that makes it easy to squeeze and style with tricks are woven everywhere.
Pressure distribution map with a surface pressure measuring instrument This shows how far and how much the force applied to the toe edge is transmitted, and the red color is the strongest.It can be confirmed from this figure that the power transmission is wide from the nose to the tail and is concentrated at the edge.
Pressure distribution map with surface pressure measuring instrument
This shows how far and how much the force applied to the toe edge is transmitted, and red is the strongest pressure.It can be confirmed from this figure that the power transmission is wide from the nose to the tail and is concentrated at the edge.

FLUX BINDINGS BRAND PAGE