Flow bindings, also known as rear-entry bindings, are a revolutionary type of snowboard binding that were introduced to the market in the 1990s. The key innovation of Flow bindings lies in their easy-entry system, which allows snowboarders to put on their bindings quickly without having to sit or kneel to fasten them.
The history of Flow bindings goes back to 1992, when Flow founder Martin Gallant designed the first prototype. These bindings featured a folding rear strap, enabling snowboarders to simply slide their foot into the binding from the rear, fold the strap over and secure their boot quickly and easily.
Flow bindings quickly gained in popularity due to their practicality, especially for beginners who often find attaching traditional bindings tedious. However, they have also sparked debate among more experienced snowboarders as to their performance and control.
Over the years, Flow binding technology has evolved to improve responsiveness, lightness and comfort. Many snowboard brands have developed their own versions of Flow bindings, while retaining the fundamental idea of fast rear entry.
