a flowing connection between you, your board and the mountain. the joint combines bent metal's standard of high performance components and a flex control drive plate by mervin for more all-mountain action at a lower price. the medium flex drive plate, combined with the nylon highback and power flex ankle strap, deliver responsive yet forgiving performance on any terrain.highbackthe performance polymer highback has a medium flex which is perfect for all-mountain snowboarding. the cube is located on the back of the highback. this allows you to quickly and easily set your forward lean.baseplatethe flex control drive plates consist, like a snowboard, of different layers which give the binding a certain flex. the drive plates can also be exchanged, so you can adjust the flex of your binding perfectly to your wishes. the boron fibre drive plate has a soft to medium flex for a smooth, surfy ride. the one-piece chassis dampens vibrations for a smooth ride.strapsthe power flex ankle strap is simply constructed for maximum durability. moulded eva foam padding is interwoven with a lightweight and strong structural core. the strap thus adapts optimally to the boot to avoid unpleasant pressure points. the light form toe straps are very light, hold the boots securely in the binding and ensure fast power transfer.