good analysis Bad migraine -you sure have done your research
I spend the winter up here in Niseko and after trying flows 2 years ago (borrowed Ben's) I was not sold on them.
then just this season I bought a pair. The new ones are better,but still like everything they have their limitations.
My summary - I am going to keep riding them in niseko as its powder most of the time but when i travel elsewhere where it isnt powder I will go back to strap bindings.
on hardpack or steeps they just dont feel quite as strong or durable as strap bindings.
The convenience of them is unbeatable. a