Eff YEA! Flow just responded to all of our concerns with one product design. That is just so sweet. I now have a hard on for these bindings.
I got off Flows because the lack of canting... it now has canting. I like toe cap designs... it now has toe caps. People complained about it being too tough to tighten the straps down... now that has been solved.
Hopefully these bindings aren't as stiff as the other NXT bindings.
Those bindings look great! Amazing all of the integration and adaptations they have made for requests by riders. I have never ridden flows before, but these definitely have me wanting to try.
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.
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.
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.
This is what I'm really interesting in seeing play out. If the new Flows turn out to be a performer, what will that mean for GNU and K2?
How will you sell those over the Flows? The only thing I can think of is price. The NX2 bindings will most definitely be pricier. Flow bindings command a premium.
Wasn't someone going on about Flows not offering canting because of their rockered baseplate it wasn't needed/couldn't be done. Coulda sworn I read something like that in the last week or so.
well yes, the base of the binding lifts to align better with the boot as it enters. Looks to me the K2 open wider than the Flow. But let's wait for the 2013 model. I am not crazy about how the cable is left guide-less in the Flow. How the highback work when you change the angle?
now as i watch the video several times,he mentioned about deep snow issue and he just unstrap one buckle(top)right? and that was it? that is much better than last years model.also i guess they only comes with 2.5 cant because its pretty common one that everyone uses.with this new tech they come up with i think i'll buy the fusion style 2013 binding. i like the even pressure on my boots.
i had an old pair of flite 2s from a few years back. they were great convenience but i felt they didn't grip as well as i'd liked, and strapping in quick doesn't mean much when you have to wait for your buddies to get in themselves...
but i'd be very much willing to revisit them. i think a common complaint (aside from grip) was that the highbacks are very stiff and the base plate doesn't allow you to flex your board as easily. how true are these claims?
of course, any other opinions about these bindings (and the company) are appreciated.
The micro-ratchets on my NXT-FSE sometimes slip on the ladder, or are very hard to unlock if my boot is still in and there's immense pressure on the clip. Oddly my old NXT-FS never does this. Having a proper full-sized ratchet is gonna be great.
As for what happens to K2 and GNU, there strap side of the binding world can support many binding makers all doing the same stuff, I don't see why they can't co-exist. It'll just become a war of micro-updates like the strap bindings. People will choose by preference, style, price, etc.
I think GNU and the like will still be around. People like choices, and have brand preferences. I have friends who swear by the Cinch, and won't ride anything else, so I can't imagine they'd come over to Flow at this point. I'm super stoked on this design, and definitely hope to check these out at SIA
Just bring back Clicker! Saw these bindings last month and got to play with them insanely light, easy to open on the ratchets, sturdy, canted, I"m thinking these are going to be the game changer for Flow and some of the haters.
For what its worth, i had some 2010 k2 ctc cinch and hated them i thought they were clunky, heavy had no padded footbeds and hated the ratchets. I swore i wouldn't touch rear entry bindings again but these flows have me reconsidering.
WOW flow just stepped it up. I have been riding NXT AT bindings for a few years now but I recently purchased some fastec bindings to gain more clearance on entry and exit. This new flow design addresses the same issue but does it in a single motion with less parts. Well done flow.
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