Hey guys thinking about getting new flow step in bindings? How do you like them? any positives or negatives? they seem so convenient. thanks. peace.:thumbsup:
No, the M9's do not come w/ anything that cover up the binding plate... The screws are exposed as is...Should there be some type of cover over the mounting screw for this binding? I just bought them and noticed that there is nothing that covers the screws.
I have a little bit of problem with my Van Contra Boa boots and my NXT-AT's catching. I figure I may just get Flow boots next time as they appear to have a more rounded heel. After all, they should just work, right?I found my problem and this may apply to others who do not like the flow bindings. I have Ride Orion boots and have been using Ride EX bindings. I liked the idea of the flow bindings so I bought some Flow "The Five" bindings. I was having problems, the back would catch on the back edge of my boot when I tried to take them off. I read all the setup stuff and adjusted the heck out of them, tired everything.
Well I decided to get a new set of boots. While shopping, I found that there are many different shapes to the heel of the boots. Many like the Ride Orion have a heel that sticks out farther in the back. Others like the Burton Freestyle have a rounded heel and the back of the binding will NEVER catch no matter how far back you shove the boot.
My Flow NXT-ATs fit perfect. Nice and snug. I think the problem is people don't know how to set them up properly. I had trouble with the highback last year because it looked like it wasn't adjustable at all. But there was some hardware you had to remove from the back and it was fully adjustable.I have a pair of flows, true they are good for getting them on quick and getting more riding done, but I find them a bit tricky to set up, and not as tight fitting compared to normal bindings. Also if you are in Powder and you need to get back into them, trying to clear all that snow out, takes a while! But saying that, they are by no means bad bindings, good idea, just not so good in real. But to conclude - seriously considering going back to more traditional bindings for a tighter fit, easier to set up, and more powder friendly.
They aren't the low end. If you got talked into the cheap ones, you didn't get the NXT's.Now that i thought a little about it, it was some flow nxt bindings.
That's all well and good, but you still have no idea what you're talking about and you got called on it. I'd make some sort of comment like 'If you can't run with the big dogs, stay off the forum.' or something, but this is a forum, there's no big dogs and there's no running. If you can't handle someone calling you on your bullshit over the internet, you should try and find a 'Emasculated guys with overly delicate sensibilities' support forum or something. :dunno:I'm just telling the OP what i think about them, no need for you to flame me thanks...
Then you're not using them right.They seem like they will be convenient at first, but they get annoying always having to adjust the tightness.
Just a few of them, don't forget to scroll down: TeamMunky also mentioned some pros that use them?
Which is it? The NXT's or the low ends?i have only been using the low ends
Good point. I guess Scotty Lago and Antti Autti got where they are because of shitty bindings. I mean, who wants to win, get fame, money, sponsorship deals, merchandising contracts, and be set for life when you can just get shitty bindings for free?Just keep in mind that if pros use them, that doesnt mean they are good.
*slaps forehead*Just keep in mind that if pros use them, that doesnt mean they are good.
To Neednsnow:As for Flows. I LOVE EM! The in and out is a cinch. They do require some adjustments from time to time and set-up can be a pain. A suggestion given to me from others in the past is to mark, with paint, on the strap where the appropriate dial-in spot is. Doing this will always give a reference point if the bindings loosen-up (My NXT-ATs will come loose from time to time) or you need to change them to pack em in a board bag.
This post is retarded. They're the biggest binding company in the world for a reason. Shit happens, but it doesn't speak of their gear on the whole. This is a rare occurrence. I've had Burton straps snap. But I still think they make high quality stuff. Shit happens and it's a dangerous sport.A friend of mine, Snow Boarding PRO, was going downhill full speed and his Flow Binding Broke. He ended up on the hospital all busted up. This is no beginner, black belt, champion biker, etc., etc.
Do you think this company will settle. They have dragged it on for YEARS!
His Snow Boarding coaching career is over ... limping 'round in pain
and no help from the Flow.
They will not take responsibilty !!!!
I wouldn't use something of that company's if it was free along with a big check.
Think about it .... gotta be some better equipment someonewhere on Planet Earth !