Flow NX2 Binding Preview 2013 - Page 2 - Snowboarding Forum

Leo · 01-10-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zk0ot

SO hard to not to yell "COPIERS!!!"

I see, people jumped on the easy entry binding market after Flow and they are cool even though they have highbacks that drop down and lock up. Flow takes all critique and competition into consideration and redesigns their product and they are the copiers.

Makes sense to me.

One aspect of the NX2 I would say was copied is the webbed toe strap. Screams RIDE. I'm not complaining though as I'm a big fan of that design.

Ryan_T · 01-10-2012, 01:19 PM

As with most things these days, there's very few original ideas left. What matters is the execution.

grafta · 01-10-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan_T

As with most things these days, there's very few original ideas left. What matters is the execution.

And form follows function with bindings. You can't make some wildly different that's function is to strap feet to a board.

Nivek · 01-10-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zk0ot

SO hard to not to yell "COPIERS!!!"

Oh yeah? Is it? Why cause they're doing a lifted strap? Who copied who first? Drop down highbacks was a Flow first. Oops. Go home.

TMXMOTORSPORTS · 01-10-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nivek

Oh yeah? Is it? Why cause they're doing a lifted strap? Who copied who first? Drop down highbacks was a Flow first. Oops. Go home.

I can't wait to get my hands on these.

KIRKRIDER · 01-10-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nivek

Oh yeah? Is it? Why cause they're doing a lifted strap? Who copied who first? Drop down highbacks was a Flow first. Oops. Go home.

The highback rising WITH the plate look exactly as my K2 Cinch CTX system. Best entry ever. Especially with skinny boots.
Looks cool, but they haven't simplified the design...it has 3 straps instead of 2 now.

zk0ot · 01-10-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by grafta

And form follows function with bindings. You can't make some wildly different that's function is to strap feet to a board.

I strongly Agree... and this statement has cooled my fire down immensely. thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nivek

Oh yeah? Is it? Why cause they're doing a lifted strap? Who copied who first? Drop down highbacks was a Flow first. Oops. Go home.

Im not out to offend. Nivek i know you are a strong supporter of Flow. i opposingly support K2. ( i have no hard feelings) Yes flow got into the drop down bindings before k2... but not first*. More upset in that they took the lifting strap idea. As grafta said there isnt many things to do. but atleast change the idea to make it better.

*I have a pair of vintage nidecker rear entry bindings from mid 90s

Leo · 01-10-2012, 03:36 PM

Had to look that up zKoot lol. Nidecker Soft Back'in soft bindings? Released in '96. Flow was also in '96 but after Nidecker.

Flow utilizes the "Power Triangle" which I believe is patented.

Anyway, all of this is just interesting discussion topic. Point is, Flow redesigned their binding completely in response to all the criticism/suggestions. That is awesome no matter how you slice it.

Bretfred · 01-10-2012, 03:57 PM

Was looking to get into the quick entry bindings after this season. Might have to check these out if the reviews are good. Never be the first to try anything new unless its free lol.

zk0ot · 01-10-2012, 03:58 PM

yea they were super ugly... lol

all i can do is accept it... i really have no foot to stand on now selling cinch to my customers.

01-10-2012, 01:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ryan_T -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 236	As with most things these days, there's very few original ideas left. What matters is the execution. __________________ Ryan - flickr

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Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Had to look that up zKoot lol. Nidecker Soft Back'in soft bindings? Released in '96. Flow was also in '96 but after Nidecker. Flow utilizes the "Power Triangle" which I believe is patented. Anyway, all of this is just interesting discussion topic. Point is, Flow redesigned their binding completely in response to all the criticism/suggestions. That is awesome no matter how you slice it. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

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zk0ot Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WIS Posts: 634	yea they were super ugly... lol all i can do is accept it... i really have no foot to stand on now selling cinch to my customers. __________________ BUCK FURTON

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01-10-2012, 03:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bretfred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 121	Was looking to get into the quick entry bindings after this season. Might have to check these out if the reviews are good. Never be the first to try anything new unless its free lol.