{"product_id":"head-protector-freeflex-14-gw-ski-bindings-2027","title":"Head Protector+ Freeflex 14 GW Ski Bindings 2027","description":"\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HEAD Protector+ Freeflex 14 GW Ski Bindings bring HEAD’s Full Heel Release technology into a high-performance race platform for expert skiers who demand precision without overlooking protection. The HR PRO heel provides intelligent 180-degree release horizontally and vertically, helping reduce loads on the knee during certain twisting falls, while the VX BTR toe uses Full Diagonal release and advanced kinematics for consistent release behavior under changing forces. Freeflex technology allows the binding to move with the ski as it flexes, preserving a natural flex pattern for powerful, precise turns at speed. With a DIN range of 4–14, a low 22.5mm stand height, and compatibility with adult Alpine and GripWalk boots, the Protector+ Freeflex 14 GW combines race-level control with an innovative release system designed to help reduce injury risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .binding-section {\n    margin-top: 32px;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n\n  .binding-section h4 {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding-bottom: 6px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .spec-pill-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\n  }\n\n  .spec-pill {\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .spec-pill strong {\n    display: block;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #666;\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  .spec-pill span {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #222;\n  }\n\n  .feature-card {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 22px;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .feature-card.no-image {\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  .feature-image {\n    display: block;\n    width: 165px;\n    max-width: 27%;\n    height: auto;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    object-fit: contain;\n  }\n\n  .feature-content {\n    flex: 1;\n    min-width: 0;\n  }\n\n  .feature-content h4,\n  .feature-card.no-image h4 {\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n    padding: 0;\n    border: 0;\n    font-size: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .feature-content p,\n  .feature-card.no-image p {\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n\n  .table-scroll-wrapper {\n    width: 100%;\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n  }\n\n  table.binding-spec-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n  }\n\n  table.binding-spec-table th,\n  table.binding-spec-table td {\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding: 12px;\n    text-align: left;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n\n  table.binding-spec-table th {\n    width: 35%;\n    background: #f5f5f5;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .safety-note {\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 16px 18px;\n    margin: 20px 0 28px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .safety-note p {\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .spec-pill-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    }\n\n    .feature-image {\n      width: 145px;\n      max-width: 30%;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .feature-card {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      align-items: flex-start;\n      gap: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .feature-image {\n      width: 100%;\n      max-width: 220px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    .feature-content {\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 520px) {\n    .spec-pill-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binding-section\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pill-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIN Range\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4–14\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExpert\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand Height\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e22.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1365 g \/ pc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pill\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoot Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlpine \/ GripWalk A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FULL HEEL RELEASE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"feature-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-mdb.head.com\/CDN3\/T\/T612-SKBI\/427x427\/image.jpg\" alt=\"HEAD Full Heel Release Technology\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull Heel Release (FHR)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Heel Release technology provides intelligent 180-degree release both horizontally and vertically in forward and backward twisting fall situations. According to finite element model simulations by the University of Innsbruck, the FHR function can reduce ACL strain by more than 50% in simulated backward twisting falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- HR PRO HEEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card no-image\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHR PRO Heel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HR PRO heel brings HEAD’s Full Heel Release technology to a high-performance race binding, combining strong retention and precise power transfer with multidirectional heel release functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FREEFLEX --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"feature-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-mdb.head.com\/CDN3\/T\/T615-SKBI\/427x427\/image.jpg\" alt=\"HEAD Freeflex Technology\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFreeflex Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreeflex technology allows the heel of the binding to move backward as the ski flexes, minimizing the binding’s influence on the ski’s natural flex pattern for consistent response and precise control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- GRIPWALK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"feature-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-mdb.head.com\/CDN3\/T\/T678-SKBI\/427x427\/image.jpg\" alt=\"HEAD GripWalk Binding Compatibility\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGripWalk Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with adult Alpine ski boots meeting ISO 5355 Type A and adult GripWalk ski boots meeting ISO 23223 Type A. No sole-height adjustment is needed between these compatible boot standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- AFS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"feature-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-mdb.head.com\/CDN3\/T\/T613-SKBI\/427x427\/image.jpg\" alt=\"HEAD Anti Friction Slider\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAFS - Anti Friction Slider\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anti-Friction Slider helps provide secure boot release while allowing rapid and precise re-centering of the ski boot for reliable binding performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FULL DIAGONAL TOE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"feature-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-mdb.head.com\/CDN3\/T\/T616-SKBI\/427x427\/image.jpg\" alt=\"HEAD Full Diagonal Toe\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull Diagonal Toe\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Diagonal technology provides intelligent 180-degree release both horizontally and vertically, expanding the directions in which the toe can respond to forces during a fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- VX TOE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVX BTR Toe\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VX Toe features an updated design paired with BTR kinematics to provide precise retention and consistent release characteristics for demanding, high-performance skiing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BTR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"feature-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-mdb.head.com\/CDN3\/T\/T648-SKBI\/427x427\/image.jpg\" alt=\"HEAD BTR Kinematics\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBTR Kinematics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBTR kinematics are designed to maintain consistent release values during backward twisting falls. As vertical load changes, the toe wings can shift to a new hinge point, modifying the lever arm to compensate for increased forces and friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRP --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"feature-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-mdb.head.com\/CDN3\/T\/T617-SKBI\/427x427\/image.jpg\" alt=\"HEAD TRP Roller Pincer Toe System\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTRP - Roller Pincer Toe System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roller Pincer Toe System uses four rollers to provide 180-degree release and precise re-centering of the ski boot. The system is designed to reduce loads on the knees and ligaments while supporting responsive binding performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RACE PERFORMANCE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card no-image\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRace Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped for high-performance skiing, the Protector+ Freeflex platform brings Full Heel Release technology into HEAD’s racing segment while maintaining the precision, retention, and control needed for fast, aggressive skiing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBinding Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"binding-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDIN \/ Adjustment Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStand Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1365 g \/ pc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTerrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVX BTR Toe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHR PRO Heel with Full Heel Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Heel Release \/ Full Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlex Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreeflex Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToe Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBTR Kinematics \/ TRP Roller Pincer Toe System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoot Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Alpine ISO 5355 Type A \/ Adult GripWalk ISO 23223 Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SAFETY NOTE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safety-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Heel Release technology is designed to help reduce loads associated with certain twisting falls, but no ski binding can prevent all injuries. The stated ACL strain reduction is based on finite element model simulations by the University of Innsbruck. Ski bindings should be mounted, adjusted, and release-tested by a qualified ski technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Head","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631480602989,"sku":"100964","price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/7528\/1261\/files\/protector-ff-14-gw.webp?v=1791408177","url":"https:\/\/suburbanskiandbike.com\/products\/head-protector-freeflex-14-gw-ski-bindings-2027","provider":"Suburban Ski and Bike","version":"1.0","type":"link"}