The AlpenFlow 89 Binding VS. the Rest of the 'Hybrid Bindings' Category
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The AlpenFlow 89 Binding VS. the Rest of the 'Hybrid Bindings' Category

AlpenFlow Design spent nearly six years developing their flagship AlpenFlow89 hybrid binding, and today, Jonathan talks with AlpenFlow co-founder, Steven Waal, about that development process. Then they compare / contrast the AlpenFlow 89 to all the major players in the hybrid binding space. You’re guaranteed to learn a lot about the “Do-It-All” category of ski bindings.

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