jhcolman Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hi All: We know about the Henkel plates, etc. Concept being that the bindings are isolated from the board, allowing better board flex and thereby better performance. But these plates add substantial weight and significant additional height. So we understand that they are generally only suitable for somewhat heaver and/or aggressive racers. Not the best for women or teenagers. However, we have learned of a system made by F2: the S-Flex system. It is apparently much lighter. In any event, our attitude toward gear is that we buy what is suitable to ones experience and skill level. So ... if this F2 system will be of substantial benefit (ie really help and not hinder), then we would consider it. Gear does evolve and if this is the next evolution, we'll consider it. But if its just another tech toy, or my son is really not ready for it, we'll pass. Does anyone have any experience riding or racing this system? Is there anyone in the eastern Canada area (or might be going to the Quebec FIS race) that has a pair? We would like to see and test it. Thanks all Best Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Talk to Dave Morgan. www.yyzcanuck.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hello Julian ! Yes , Chris is right ! Please contact www.yyzcanuck.com ! They will inform you about everything ! But from my experiens i can tell you that it works for sure same good for Boy, Girls and Teens !!! You have to now that the inventor form the Silent Flex system was also the inventor from the Plate witch is known in the Snowboard Market under the Name "Hangel System". Silent Flex is just without all the negativ characteristic buildet ! Witch are: Haevey Weight difficult to mounting no sock absorbing danger of injuring for most of the Race Boards it can overload the boards ore the bones in extrem situations May be you are lucky and the plate comes off the Board ! ore the Board could brake ! :rolleyes: ore the bone i saw all three off this situations with my eys ! But please contact this Shop and soon your Boy will have a benefit ! I swear ! Sorry for my bad English !!! regards Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 here's a set that you may be interested in... http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=17158&highlight=s-flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtrappy Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 If you want to be serious you should get hangles. I doesnt matter that the are to heavy. I weigh 135 and i am on hagles and they are amazing. I dont know what these S Flex things are. But by looking at the pictures of the i think they are junk you are better off getting the swiss girl plates if you are worried about heavy. But all of the racerscompalain about the hangles being to heavy but i dont care i like the weight you can turn more smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhcolman Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks for the feedback. Just curious as to where you are currently at in your racing career and when you started to ride the Henkel's. Please email me at jhcolman@rogers.com so we can chat off-line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil sunday Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Julian, I have ridden the hangle plates for two years, and have my lighter riders on them. Trappy is amazingly strong, and can ride hangle plates. I have the women and lighter riders on my team riding the s flex. Regards, Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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