GEAR:30

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

20 Feb 2026

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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, and we compare / contrast the AlpenFlow 89 to the major players in the hybrid binding space. You’re guaranteed to learn a lot about this “50/50” category of ski bindings.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS:Lone Pine Gear ExchangeSnowbirdEnter Our Weekly Gear GiveawaySee Our Blister Recommended ShopsJoin Us! Blister Summit 2026For BLISTER+ Members: Discounted Blister Summit RegistrationGet Yourself Covered with BLISTER+GEAR:30 ep 357: AlpenFlow Founders’ StoryGEAR:30 ep 345: What’s New in Binding DesignCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Sale: Lone Pine Gear Exchange (2:46)Overview of AlpenFlow (5:32)The AlpenFlow 89 Binding (8:05)What’s Changed Since the Blister Summit? (13:38)Pin Toes vs Non-Pin Toes (23:44)Release Characteristics & ISO 13992 (33:20)Product Comparisons:Marker Kingpin (39:00)Marker Duke PT (42:35)Atomic / Salomon Shift 2.0 (45:00)ATK Freeraider 15 (46:26)Cast 2.0 Touring System (49:05)ATK Hy 13 (51:22)Tyrolia Attack Hybrid 14 (52:46)Best Question I Haven’t Asked You?(53:40)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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