Baseplate

The Mayon Plus takes on the same glass-filled nylon baseplate as the OG Mayon. It’s rockered to better transfer energy to the contact points and allow your board to flex more naturally underfoot.

Flow do a lot of things well, but perhaps one of their best moves is a steel cable that creates what Flow call a Power Triangle, connecting the highback to the centre of the baseplate allowing for optimum energy transfer. When taut, it provides instantaneous reaction and a seamless bond between the two pieces.

“Flow do a lot of things well, but perhaps one of their best moves is a steel cable that creates what Flow call a Power Triangle”

Straps and Highbacks

If you’re unfamiliar with Flow and are thinking about dipping your toes into the rapid-entry market, here’s a simple breakdown: The clip on the highback is the centrepiece. When released, it allows the highback to fold down which in turn moves the main strap up and out, reducing friction and giving you ample room to slide your boot in.

The Fusion version has a more substantial connection between the heel and toe sections, spreading pressure evenly over the top of the foot, whilst the Hybrid is a little more similar to a traditional two strap binding, with a definite heel and toe and a thinner connecting strap.

Both strap options use Flow’s ‘Set it and Forget it’ technology, and just like it says on the tin, you set the straps to fit your boots, and then use these Locking Slap Ratchets to secure them in place.

“Now, as speed entry systems are back firmly in the forefront, Flow are still able to offer one of the most popular and performance-oriented bindings in that sphere”

Roundup

The Mayon Plus bindings are built for everyday riding. They’re a little more forgiving than the top of the range Omni and will suit riders of all ability levels. They’re an all-mountain powerhouse that aren’t eye wateringly expensive or frighteningly stiff, and our test team came back with thumbs up across the board.

After the early step-in binding systems crashed, burned and faded into the ether, Flow were left as pretty much the only quick entry system on the market for many years. Now, as speed entry systems are back firmly in the forefront, Flow are still able to offer one of the most popular and performance-oriented bindings in that sphere.

Pros:

• Rear Entry can be easier for those with mobility issues
• The versatility of Fusion and Hybrid straps is great for those who really want to dial in their fit

Cons:

• Can be a little heavier than a standard two strap

“For the Mayon-Plus colorways we took some direct inspiration from some of our team’s favorite workout/yoga pants, with mysterious watercolor and happy snowdye-tiedye effects.”

Buy the Flow Mayon Plus: £270 at Blue Tomato UK 

Buy the Flow Mayon Plus: €300 at Blue Tomato EU