Flow Binding 2013 Q & A - Page 13 - Snowboarding Forum

Oscar1243 · 10-10-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiredsport

That has been a common misconception. We did a bunch of weights two years ago and posted them here. Even back then Flow was right in there or lighter than the other major high end brands. Those results:

Here are some actual weights measured on our shipping scale. For each this was a single Size Large binding with disk and all mounting hardware:

Flow NXT-FSE = 2 lbs 4.8 oz

Flow Quattro SE = 2 lbs 2.37 oz

Flight 2 Men's = 2 lbs 3.1 oz

Rome 390 = 2 lbs 2.32 oz

Union Force = 2 lbs 2.44 oz

Impressive! I'll be getting the NX2-SE. Thanks!

Bretfred · 10-17-2012, 09:12 AM

Wired when I contacted rei about when they thought they would get xl nx2-rs they said november 9-11th you expecting them sooner then that?

Wiredsport · 10-17-2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bretfred

Wired when I contacted rei about when they thought they would get xl nx2-rs they said november 9-11th you expecting them sooner then that?

That seems late. Flow is still expecting them tomorrow. There can be some turnaround time but it is typically much shorter than 20 days.

DirtyD27 · 10-17-2012, 11:31 AM

I have pretty much locked on to purchasing the Flow Five-SE bindings for my new NS Cobra. I've always liked Flow quick entry tech, just did not like the fact that they did not incorporate a toe cap. That is no longer an issue with this year's line up. I also like the new tweaky highback's. I totally understand the reasoning for the new highbacks. My question is are they rigid enough to give a firm feel with hard carving during all mountain riding?

Nivek · 10-17-2012, 04:41 PM

The metal base of the highback/heelcup does well to provide support and performance, but for a Cobra I would just recommend the NX2 SE's. Full aluminum is going to do much better than 15% glass/poly frame on the Fives.

ProBoarder · 10-17-2012, 04:42 PM

Just rode the NX2-AT on a Nitro T1 2013... Awesome! The binding is really great, quick entry with very good response. I really don't regret that I didn't take the NX2-SE .. I think the classic flow strap with ratchets like on the AT is much better than this new toe strap what ever thing of e.g the SE.

Wiredsport · 10-17-2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyD27

I have pretty much locked on to purchasing the Flow Five-SE bindings for my new NS Cobra. I've always liked Flow quick entry tech, just did not like the fact that they did not incorporate a toe cap. That is no longer an issue with this year's line up. I also like the new tweaky highback's. I totally understand the reasoning for the new highbacks. My question is are they rigid enough to give a firm feel with hard carving during all mountain riding?

The Five SE is very upgeaded this year in that it gets the mod back. That back is extremely responsive. Only the very top section is Tweak 6 which will not compromise the carvability of the back. This is still a major back!

sxdaca · 10-17-2012, 07:58 PM

What would be better on a Era? M9 or Nx2se ? It'll be mostly for park and medium kickers (20 to 30 I think that's big at least for me

) Im not sure about the new strap on the nx2 but I want the binding with chanting and nasty which the m9 does not have.

sxdaca · 10-17-2012, 08:09 PM

*Canting

Wiredsport · 10-17-2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sxdaca

What would be better on a Era? M9 or Nx2se ? It'll be mostly for park and medium kickers (20 to 30 I think that's big at least for me

) Im not sure about the new strap on the nx2 but I want the binding with chanting and nasty which the m9 does not have.

Hi,

Consider the AT. It has the cant and the nasty you are looking for without the toe strap (it sounds like you would prefer not to have it). This thing feels EPIC when you clamp in.

Flow NX2-AT 2013 Snowboard Bindings

10-17-2012, 11:31 AM	#124 (permalink)
DirtyD27 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 69	I have pretty much locked on to purchasing the Flow Five-SE bindings for my new NS Cobra. I've always liked Flow quick entry tech, just did not like the fact that they did not incorporate a toe cap. That is no longer an issue with this year's line up. I also like the new tweaky highback's. I totally understand the reasoning for the new highbacks. My question is are they rigid enough to give a firm feel with hard carving during all mountain riding? __________________ Steezy fo'Sheezy My rides 2012 NS Legacy 163. 2013 NS Brothers in Arms Cobra 163. Last edited by DirtyD27; 10-17-2012 at 11:41 AM.

10-17-2012, 04:41 PM	#125 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,369	The metal base of the highback/heelcup does well to provide support and performance, but for a Cobra I would just recommend the NX2 SE's. Full aluminum is going to do much better than 15% glass/poly frame on the Fives. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

10-17-2012, 04:42 PM	#126 (permalink)
ProBoarder Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2	Nx2-at Just rode the NX2-AT on a Nitro T1 2013... Awesome! The binding is really great, quick entry with very good response. I really don't regret that I didn't take the NX2-SE .. I think the classic flow strap with ratchets like on the AT is much better than this new toe strap what ever thing of e.g the SE.

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10-17-2012, 09:12 AM	#122 (permalink)
Bretfred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 121	Wired when I contacted rei about when they thought they would get xl nx2-rs they said november 9-11th you expecting them sooner then that?

10-17-2012, 07:58 PM	#128 (permalink)
sxdaca Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 131	What would be better on a Era? M9 or Nx2se ? It'll be mostly for park and medium kickers (20 to 30 I think that's big at least for me ) Im not sure about the new strap on the nx2 but I want the binding with chanting and nasty which the m9 does not have.

10-17-2012, 08:09 PM	#129 (permalink)
sxdaca Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 131	*Canting