chris719 wrote:These are the 13mm plates used with the Freeflex bindings. I think the newest version on the iSL is called Speedflex Plate 13.
Anyway, a few questions:
1. Does anyone know how many times you can use the same set of holes on the composite plate (say if switching between mounting points or different BSLs)? Maybe if tapped beforehand they will last longer?
2. Do these 13mm plates add much stiffness compared to a Powerrail setup? Technical manual seems to indicate they are not very stiff but I'm curious.
3. Would you prefer a Freeflex Pro + plate setup over the Powerrail + PRD binding for any reason?
Thanks!
1. As long as you don't strip the screws and holes you can use and re-use as many times as you like. Be careful they strip quite easily.
2. Yes they will add some more stiffness versus the PRD set up
3.It depends on which ski. In general off piste skis are better less stiff. On piste skis are often better with a plate but often less versatile (too stiff for bumps and other off piste variable terrain). It also depends on the ski e.g. The ISL with a plate still has enough flex to ski off piste and bumps well. The Elan SLX which is stiffer would be much less fun in bumps with a plate (instead of the PRD setup it usually comes with.)