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Flow Binding 2013 Q & A

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#1 ·
Hi,

2013 will be our 18th year selling Flow, so this puts a big smile on my face. Minds will be blown this year. The new line is so full of tech and options that I thought a Q & A might be in order. This year almost everything in the binding line has been reworked from the ground up. The Flow team has been torture testing variation after variation of these new designs for two years and has finally put their stamp of approval on the final product. Fire away if you have any Q's. We will be sure to get you quick answers.









 
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#6 ·
How well does the binding work as a traditional binding (if you open the strap instead of the highback)? Does the single ratchet on the left slide as easily as a regular binding, or is it really stiff? Can you get your boot in and out without undoing the toe strap?
 
#11 ·
when will these babies be coming on the market? I am looking for a new set-up, but might just have to wait till these come on the european market.
I spoke to my local dealer here in Belgium and they stopped importing flows and went with GNU this year, he was telling me all about it last week, but I reckon after seeing these ones that they'll be back on his shelf in a jiffy. His dad had been working with flow for 18yrs (if I recall correctly what he said)

what price range are we looking at here?
 
#14 ·
The ratches are on par with other premium bindings from top manufacturers and they get a locking feature.

The GT uses the Hybrid Strap with toe cap and gets and Asymetrical Urethane top panel to the mod back.

The AT uses the more traditional Flow strap (without toe cap) with a Glass filled Nylon top panel to the mod back.
 
#17 · (Edited)
Park?

I own a pair of 2010 nxt atse, which i liked except for riding back country in deep pow since it was a pain to get back into after a break. I bought a pair of GNUs this year for my pow board specifically for this reason. Looks like you guys have addressed all the issues i have had previously with FLOWs. The build quality on the atse is superior to the GNU binding in my opinion and now with the hybrid strap, it looks like my pow board might be gettin some FLOW love again...
Another question, will there be a freestyle specific version? And will each model offer more neutral looking color schemes as an option? The wild color schemes are kinda cool but i generally prefer simple black and often when speaking to others the wild colors on the current Special Editions models generally dont match their boards. I know this isnt the best reason to not buy a superior product but realistically a lot of people choose gear based on asthetics.
 
#18 ·
I own a pair of 2010 nxt atse, which i liked except for riding back country in deep pow since it was a pain to get back into after a break. I bought a pair of GNUs this year for my pow board specifically for this reason. Looks like you guys have addressed all the issues i have had previously with FLOWs. The build quality on the atse is superior to the GNU binding in my opinion and now with the hybrid strap, it looks like my pow board might be gettin some FLOW love again...
Another question, will there be a freestyle specific version? And will each model offer more neutral looking color schemes as an option? The wild color schemes are kinda cool but i generally prefer simple black and often when speaking to others the wild colors on the current Special Editions models generally dont match their boards. I know this isnt the best reason to not buy a superior product but realistically a lot of people choose gear based on asthetics.
There are 37 total bindings for 2013 including models and color variations. In the NASTY tech, guys like Lago are on the SE, but that will be for more of a power freestyle guy. Check here for the M9 SE and The Five (which I feel deserves a new name as it is so highly upgraded this year). Both will stoke that guy looking for a more neutral/softer flex than the NS2's.

http://www.snowboardingforum.com/bindings/45363-flow-m9-se-m11-five-se.html
 
#20 ·
All of the NS2 models get the 2.5 degree BankBeds. None of the other models are canted. It is the extra room created for entry by the lifting of the NASTY system that allows for a canted base to be used.
 
#22 ·
Excellent question. I also thought of anither question. Will there be any ability to rotate the highback to adjust where pressure is applied on the heelside. As many riders ride duck, rotating the highback as close to parellel to the heel edge offers a bit more response. It is offered on the GNU fastecs and i thought it was a neat idea and can be performed with minimal engineering.
 
#23 ·
Hi Guys,

The Various NX2 Support panels are all four way adjustable. So, panel rotation and higback height can be adjusted. The new aluminum offset multi disks offer both width and offest (edge to edge for boot centering) adjustability simulateously and work on 4x4, 3 hole and channel boards (all on one disk). Three binding sizes are available. Medium, Large and XL. If you meant can the heelcup be compressed in/out on the baseplate, I did not see milling for that.
 
#213 ·
Read all the pages on this long thread... appears that NX2 is what I'm looking for my Nitro boot Size 8. I generally ride a stiffer binding like the Burton C60 or CO2... I've been riding 2009 Rome 390 and 2011 Rome 390 BOSS... but those are a bit soft for me (even for park). From what I've read it sounds like the NX2-AT would work for my boots (someone posted that they fit his Nitros better) at the SE is the toecap strap and the AT are the traditional flow strap. I'm not set on getting the toecap, so it sounds like traditional flow strap is the way to go.

All the model names are kind of confusing... but I'm assuming that the NX2 is one of the more expensive models (oh well) in the Flow lineup and the AT, RS, GS, SE describes the strap type and highback add-in . What do you tink NX2-AT Medium for size 8 Nitro Teams?
 
#48 ·
setting them us is same as for all Flow bindings; boot in binding with hiback up but not closed, adjust all buckles so straps fits nicely centered over your boot and not extremely tight, lock all buckles, close hiback with Snaplock lever for that extra little push and added tightness, and you're all set! individual adjustment per buckle is possible to add or release tightness based on personal preference

the HYBRID PowerCapStrap will feel a bit different than the traditional Fusion PowerStrap; a little more freedom especially laterally, but the capstrap tucks your boot right into the binding and keeps it centered each time you kick in, and the powerstrap crosses over a larger area of the boot so you still don't need to ride them very tight.
 
#54 ·
rode nxt-at's for 3 years hardcore. they broke one day and i was forced to put on my emergency old crappy missions and i couldnt believe how much better the response was on the strap ins. i was a loyal flow believer for a long time but i dont think im goin back.

plus its hard in the park cause you can get in them on a hill. when your walkin back up to a rail to hit it again, you are rarely if not never on a flat surface.

i think i saw 1 guy w/flows in the park besides me ever.

the rift focus boots are the best boot i ever wore though. ill definitely give you that.
 
#57 ·
Wired, I tried reading all info you provided and I couldn't quite find the answer I was looking for.

Which binding with the NASTY system would be a good park binding?

plus its hard in the park cause you can get in them on a hill. when your walkin back up to a rail to hit it again, you are rarely if not never on a flat surface.

i think i saw 1 guy w/flows in the park besides me ever.
My friend has Flows and rides the park. He goes down on his knees facing uphill and puts his feet in and clamps em shut and is gone before I know it. Him having them has made me think about Flows and now with the NASTY system I am really looking at them.
 
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