Refurbished CLEW Independence Purple

Any Boot and Board: Works with every softboot you already own, no special boot required, and mounts to all patterns: 4x4, 4x2, Channel and 3D (3D disc sold separately). 

Superfast Entry & Exit: No re-ratcheting your straps after every lift, no sitting, no highback to fold up first. 1.9 seconds and you're locked in! The locked-in toe cap holds its position while three sintered locking teeth automatically click-in the highback securely.

Ultralight Construction: At 989 g per binding in size M, the Independence is the lightest hybrid step-in binding in the world. A reworked geometry and a new materials cut 20% of the weight compared to our first model.

True Two-Strap Performance: The patented system keeps the familiar feel of a two-strap binding, combined with 2.5° of integrated base canting for a natural stance and redesigned straps that put your input straight onto the edge. 

Proven by +100,000 riders: Nine years of development and over 40 prototypes, ridden by everyone from weekend riders and ski patrols to coaches and FIS-level pros. Once you step in, you never want to go back.

At CLEW, Made in Germany isn't a label on the box, it's how the entire company is set up. Development, engineering, quality control and series production sit within a few meters of each other, because the Independence contains manufacturing technology you can't buy off the shelf. Each component features a specifically engineered material composition: TPU, EVA, glass fibre reinforced PA6 I, stainless steel and aluminum. Two years of full warranty. On every single component. Because we trust what comes out of our own production.

Does stepping in work in deep snow and ice?
The locking mechanism is filled with a high-speed grease from the aerospace industry that stays smooth down to −30 °C. That's why the CLEW binding clicks in easily even on icy days, and the redesigned sole leaves room for snow, so fresh powder under your boot never blocks the lock.

How do I open the CLEW binding?
Pull the silver handle at the back of the highback upward while pressing down on the heel with your boot, then step out comfortably while standing. The handle sits high on the highback, so you never have to bend down low to reach it. Because the binding only opens when you combine both movements, the three teeth made of sintered, galvanized steel keep your boot locked in securely the entire time you ride.

Do I get enough control for carving and park riding?
CLEW rides like the classic strap binding you already know, because it also has two straps that you can adjust without any tools. With a flex of 8 out of 10, CLEW sits in the ideal all-mountain range and transfers your power directly to the edge. Tuned damping pads make for soft landings and a smooth ride. At just 989 g (2.18 lbs) per binding, CLEW is remarkably light, which is one reason coaches and World Cup riders choose it.

What materials are used in the CLEW binding?
The base and highback are made of impact-resistant, glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide